Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air
Overview
Depart over the Remarkables, track along the Oreti River across New Zealand’s vast southern farmland before reaching the stunning Southern Coast.
Fly over Foveaux Strait passing Dog Island and Ruapuki Island before landing on Ryan’s Creek Airstrip on the hill overlooking the Oban township.
This is an unguided day on Stewart Island where you can choose how to spend your day. From an adventure-packed itinerary to spending a leisurely day birdwatching or walking.
All additional activities are to be booked directly by the customer and are not included in the package. Any activities should be booked between 10:45am - 3:30pm.
Enjoy fresh fish and chips from the Kai Kart or local eatery
Sit back and relax on your flight back to Queenstown after enjoying the real ‘island life’ adventures.
Experience it all from your window seat!
What's Included
- Child/booster seats available on request, baby earmuffs also provided
- Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary
- Return transfers from Ryans Creek Airstrip (Stewart Island) to Oban township
- Departures from Queenstown Airport
- Lunch - available to purchase in on the island
- Airport Terminal Parking fee $20
Meeting Location
Queenstown Airport
Terminal Building Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Stewart Island
5 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum numbers required to operate this flight
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-20935P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Child/booster seats available on request, baby earmuffs also provided.
- Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary.
- Return transfers from Ryans Creek Airstrip (Stewart Island) to Oban township.
- Departures from Queenstown Airport.
- Lunch - available to purchase in on the island.
- Airport Terminal Parking fee $20.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Child/booster seats available on request, baby earmuffs also provided
- Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary
- Return transfers from Ryans Creek Airstrip (Stewart Island) to Oban township
- Departures from Queenstown Airport
- Lunch - available to purchase in on the island
- Airport Terminal Parking fee $20
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum numbers required to operate this flight
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
