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Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Endurance - 50mins is a tour in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu). Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Endurance - 50mins has a rating of 4.89/5.00.

Welcome you to discover the extraordinary Shackleton Glacier and the fascinating story of its namesake's Sir Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Antarctic expedition.

This 50-minute flight includes:
- Franz Josef, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers
- Mount Cook & Mount Tasman
- Fly through the Southern Alps where the ""Lighting of The Beacons"" was filmed for Lord of the Rings
- 15-minute snow landing included
- Complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey available to those who want to sample it with the glacial ice

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy own the company and are both commercial pilots.

If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat / Executive Helicopter Upgrade, please contact us at least 24hours in advance of your flight.

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$429.24 per person

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Mt. Cook (Aoraki)

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