Glenorchy Air – Stewart Island Fly–Explore–Fly Island Escape
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Stewart Island Fly–Explore–Fly island escape – Fly from Queenstown to Stewart Island on a scenic Fly–Explore–Fly day trip, enjoying breathtaking aerial views along the way. Spend up to five hours discovering the island at your own pace before your return flight.
The experience
Stewart Island Fly–Explore–Fly Island Escape – Discover New Zealand’s Untamed Island
Discover the wild beauty of Stewart Island on a Fly | Explore | Fly day adventure, giving you the freedom to experience this untouched destination at your own pace. Departing Queenstown at 9.00am, enjoy a spectacular scenic flight over the Remarkables, southern farmland, and the rugged coastline before crossing Foveaux Strait and landing at Ryan’s Creek Airstrip overlooking Oban township. With up to five hours to explore on the ground, you can choose how your day unfolds—whether that’s bushwalking, birdwatching, discovering local history, or simply soaking up the relaxed island atmosphere—before sitting back and enjoying a scenic return flight to Queenstown.
Highlights
- Full-day Fly | Explore | Fly experience to Stewart Island
- Scenic return flights from Queenstown with a guaranteed window seat
- Fly over the Oreti River, southern farmland, and the Southern Coast
- Cross Foveaux Strait, passing Dog Island and Ruapuki Island
- Land at Ryan’s Creek Airstrip with views over Oban township
- Up to 5 hours free time to explore Stewart Island at your own pace
- Self-guided experience with optional activities booked independently
- Complimentary transfers to and from Queenstown Airport
- $1 donation per passenger to the Kea Conservation Trust
- Available October to April, suitable for all ages
Supplier: Glenorchy Air
The highlights
The details
Duration: Full Day
TIME OF TOUR: 9 AM
Exploration Time : 5 HRS
Check In closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Central Queenstown Pick Up.
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The restrictions
Please note that this adventure involves walking on and off the aircraft as well as exploring Stewart Island on foot. You should be comfortable with moderate walking and able to navigate uneven terrain.
All air operators are required by law to take into consideration where they seat passengers with disabilities, and whether passengers seated near emergency exits are able to assist with emergency evacuation if required. Where a passenger is able to physically assist in their own evacuation in the case of an emergency, with prior notification, we can make arrangements for them and their wheelchair to be carried on board our aircraft. We have found that where a passenger can stand with assistance, we can safely help them to negotiate the aircraft steps and seat them clear of the exits.
Carriage of passengers with a limited mobility in sightseeing aircraft presents unique challenges for both passengers and staff, and therefore please accept our sincerest apologies but it would be unlikely we are able to have you fly with us. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your circumstances and we can advise on an individual basis.
Unfortunately, not all the operators who we organise the Milford Sound Cruises with are not wheelchair friendly.
This activity is suitable for pregnant women, offering a gentle self-guided experience on Stewart Island.
Our child ages are 3-14 and infant age is inclusive of 2 years.
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