Sunrise Over the Southern Alps

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#1

Decided to take a quick trip down to New Zealand, saw some amazing sights of the Southern Alps.

Route: Queenstown Airport (NZQN) to Mount Cook (NZMC)
Server: Casual
Flight time: 28 minutes

Shortly after takeoff from Queenstown.

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Stunning view of New Zealand’s Southern Alps.

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Some of the bluest water in all of IF at Lake Pukaki.

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Touchdown at Mount Cook (highest point in New Zealand off in the distance).

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Would definitely recommend this route for anyone looking for a short, scenic flight in a fun airplane.

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#2

Great pictures and welcome to the Community!!

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#3

I really like the second to last picture with the lake in it. Great job and welcome to the community

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#4

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

#5

Nice pics but the Alps are in Europe. The mountains in New Zealand aren’t called the “Alps”.

#6

My favourite picture so far. Love the scenery.

#7

They are called the southern alps

#8

Yes, actually the mountain range on the South Island of New Zealand are called the Southern Alps.