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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
As the aircraft climbs out of the Frankton basin, passengers on the left side will see the Queenstown town center and the deep blue expanse of Lake Wakatipu.
As the aircraft climbs out of the Frankton basin, passengers on the left side will see the Queenstown town center and the deep blue expanse of Lake Wakatipu.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Southern Alps, including New Zealand's highest peaks and the stunning turquoise glacial lakes of the Mackenzie Basin.
The left side is the premier choice for this route, offering a spectacular, close-up parade of the Southern Alps and a magnificent view of Aoraki/Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand.
The Right Side is preferred for its unparalleled close-up views of the Southern Alps and glaciers during the Queenstown departure, plus the high probability of seeing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House on a northern approach into Sydney.
The Left Side is legendary for offering a direct window into the heart of the Southern Alps immediately upon departure, followed by a spectacular sighting of the perfectly symmetrical Mount Taranaki during the cruise phase.