CHC → ZQN

Aoraki / Mount Cook

New Zealand's highest peak stands out prominently with its sharp, snow-covered triangular summit.

Tasman Glacier

View the longest glacier in New Zealand as it flows down the eastern slopes of the Southern Alps.

Mount Aspiring

Known as the 'Matterhorn of the South,' this glaciated peak is visible as you fly toward the Otago region.

Lake Wanaka and Hawea

Deep blue alpine lakes separated by 'The Neck,' surrounded by steep, rugged mountains.

Queenstown Approach

Experience one of the world's most scenic landings, flying through deep mountain valleys and over the Kawarau River.

Southern Alps Main Divide

A continuous, breathtaking wall of white peaks that forms the backbone of the South Island.

Canterbury Plains

A vast geometric patchwork of agricultural land stretching from the foothills to the Pacific Ocean.

Lake Tekapo

The striking turquoise hue of this glacial lake is easily identifiable even from high altitudes.

Lake Pukaki

An expansive, milky-blue alpine lake framed by the stark landscape of the Mackenzie Basin.

Twizel and Waitaki Valley

Aerial views of the massive hydroelectric canals and braided river systems of the high country.

The Remarkables

The iconic jagged mountain range that borders Queenstown, visible during the final banking maneuvers.