About Glenorchy Air

Showing visitors the beauty of New Zealand since 1992

Glenorchy Air is a New Zealand scenic flight airline based in Queenstown.

Robert Rutherford by the GA8 plane

We provide Scenic Flights from Queenstown and Glenorchy to Milford Sound, where you can also take the Cruise. We also Fly to Fiordland, Mt Cook, the Glaciers, the Penguin and Albatross Colonies of Otago's East Coast and to New Line Cinemas, Lord of the Rings Movies Location Sites in the Southern Part of the South Island of New Zealand

Glenorchy Air is a family business run by Janet and Robert Rutherford. Robert grew up in the area and has a wide range of knowledge in the local area. His ancestors arrived here from Scotland in the 1860s to mine for gold. We started "Glenorchy Air" in 1992, so we are now in our 18th year of operation.

We are uniquely placed to share our knowledge and love of the area with our guests. We have the flexibility to fit in with your requirements so long as safety is not compromised.

We specialise in providing the highest standard of personal, friendly service to clients who travel in groups of no more than seven per aircraft. The pilots have a love of this area and are skilled at flying in the mountains. All our aircraft are fitted with individual head sets so you are able to hear the pilot's informative commentary.

The "Kea" is our registered trade mark. This New Zealand parrot is the only alpine parrot in the world.

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