Boat Fish- L. Wanaka half day - $130 p.p. (min 2)
Raft Drift Fish - half day (for 1-2 people) $340
Raft Drift Fish - full day (for 1-2 people) $492
Fly Fish - half day (for 1-2 people) $393

Fly Fish - full day (for 1-2 people) $626

Specialising in personalised scenic flights in a stunningly beautiful part of the country.

 

50 Minutes, your chance to view this 3,030 metre spectacular Matterhorn of the South. Also includes views of the Bonar, Rob Roy, Avalanche and Voltar Glaciers, Matukituki Valley and West Coast Rain Forest. Departs on demand.

 

Price from $216 Adult

 

Mt Cook & Glaciers
1 hour 50 minutes, a truly breathtaking flight over NZ’s highest peak. 250 kilometres of spectacular mountain scenery with awe-inspiring views of the famous Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers. Departs on demand.

 

 

Milford Sound
4 hours including a cruise on the sound. A day trip from Wanaka to Milford is 14 hours, to fly is 40 minutes each way. Plus the most incredible scenery you could ever imagine, snowy peaks, West Coast lakes, rain forests, mountain valleys and the final ascent into Milford Sound through the mountain passes is just awesome. If you want to indulge yourself and have a life long memory, this is the trip. Departs 9.45am & 1.45pm.

 

Departing from Makarora, 1 hr’s drive from Haast or 45 mins from Wanaka this is your opportunity to explore stunning World Heritage listed Mt Aspiring National Park.

 

Siberia Experience
A four hour wilderness adventure. Start with a 20 minute scenic flight with Southern Alps Air taking in aerial views of towering mountains and glacial valleys . Land in the remote Siberia Valley and enjoy a 3 hour walk on a well marked track. Rendezvous with Wilkin River Jets for a thrilling 25 minute river safari back to base. Departs on demand.

 

 

The Jumboland Wilderness Adventure.
A totally unique wilderness adventure requiring a moderate level of fitness. Start your Jumboland Adventure with a World Heritage scenic helicopter flight deep into the Mt Aspiring National Park. See ice carved mountains, glacial lakes and sweep into ancient river valleys while enjoying an informative commentary with your pilot. Set down in the remote untouched land of Jumbo and enjoy 4 hours of hiking on a wilderness track through native rainforest running alongside the fish filled pools of the Wilkin River. Rendezvous with Wilkin River Jets for a thrilling river safari on not one but two stunning wilderness rivers back to Makarora.

 

Very few glaciers terminate into lakes and even fewer are readily accessible to travellers. By boat, explore the huge dripping ice-face of Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s largest. Watch and listen to the ice melting before your eyes in this tranquil glacial lake. Stop, to touch and taste 500 year old ice and witness rock falls crashing down the ice face above. Highly experienced guides provide a comprehensive commentary on the fascinating facts and the forces that shaped the region. Fantastic photographic opportunities are abundant. The tour departs from Mount Cook National Park and includes a 15 minute drive followed by a 30 minute walk to the shore of Lake Tasman. From here the 1 hour adventure exploring the lake, glacier and icebergs begins. Departs: Oct-April 10am & 2pm. Duration 3 hours.

 

Scenic flights close up and personal. Mount Cook at 3,754 metres is the highest peak in the Southern Alps, providing stunning scenery for a flight that will become the highlight of your holiday. Highly experienced pilots provide an informative commentary via personal headsets. Flights depart from either Mount Cook or Twizel (as indicated) Options include:

Mt Cook - Mountains High with Snow Landing
Approx 45 minutes away. Our premier flight over vast snowfields, glaciers and a spectacular view of New Zealand’s highest peak Aoraki/Mount Cook. Land high above the glaciers and stand in snow high in the mountains. Traverse the Southern Alps, to view the mighty Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.

 

 

Mt Cook - Alpine Vista with Snow Landing
Approx 20 minutes away. A short scenic option ideal to touch snow and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight. Sweep through the rugged high country of the Ben Ohau Range to a snowfield landing site high in the mountains.

 

 

Twizel - Alpine Scenic Flight with snow landing
Approx time away 35 minutes. Capturing the spectacular alpine scenery over the rugged Ben Ohau Mountain Range and into the towering Neumann Range. Combine this with beautiful mountain lake views and a snow landing on the Glenmary Glacier. Step out on to a carpet of snow and snap that special photograph. This flight also includes stunning views of New Zealand’s highest peaks.

 

 

Twizel - Aoraki/Mount Cook Discovery with snow landing
Approx time away 60 minutes. Fly to the heart of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park via the Ben Ohau Mountain Range viewing spectacular hanging glaciers and rivers of moving ice. On your way home enjoy a snow landing, marvel at the mountains soaring above - a photographer’s dream. Then descend beside the turquoise hues of the glacially fed Lake Pukaki to complete your flight.

 

 

Experience the unforgettable splendour of NZ’s Southern Alps aboard a purpose built ski plane. Once the Ski Plane has come to a stop on the Glacier the engine is shut down allowing passengers to enjoy he 'Natural Quiet' only found in the mountains. Popular options include:

 

Glacier Highlights with snow landing - approx 40 minutes. Spectacular scenery and majestic mountains that are almost close enough to touch. Land on a glacier and absorb the tranquillity and silence of this pristine alpine environment

 

Price from $304 Adult $224 Child


The Grand Circle with snow landing – approx. 55 mins . See majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook at close range before flying across the Main Divide for an overview of  the West Coast glaciers before the ultimate thrill of landing on a glacier.

 

The Grand Traverse of Mount Cook and the Glaciers - Air Safaris operate a modern fleet with every seat being a window seat. This unique flight encompasses two World Heritage National Parks - Aoraki/Mount Cook  and Westland/Tai  Poutini. This two hundred kilometre traverse offers the most  comprehensive viewing of New Zealand’s most beautiful and spectacular alpine scenery. The highlights include; turquoise-blue glacial  lakes and braided river systems of the Mackenzie Basin, the Murchison and Tasman glaciers, the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and our two highest peaks Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. This magnificent scenery is enhanced with personal and informative commentary from your pilot. Regular departures from Lake Tekapo, Glentanner Park and Franz Josef. Flight time approx 50 minutes, allow 1 hour.

Note: As all flights are weather dependent, the Grand Traverse flight is interchangeable between Lake Tekapo and Franz Josef

 

Canterbury Leisure Tours off an extensive range of high quality day tours from Christchurch.

 

The day commences with a minibus ride to the Waimakariri Gorge. There are no roads from here, only the river. Spray jackets, hats and life jackets are issued to each passenger before boarding the famous Hamilton jet-boat for a 15 kilometre ride up one of New Zealand’s major snow-fed rivers. Weave in and out of rock faces, white water rapids and high walled rock canyons, following the famous Coast to Coast triathlon course to Pig Gully. From the headwaters of the Waimakariri Gorge, board a custom built unimog for a four wheel drive journey across Mt Torless Station, a vast 10,000 acre sheep station. One of Canterbury’s famous high country stations, this region is rugged and isolated and full of colourful history. Enjoy a delicious luncheon (included) at Te Kowhai Country Cafe at Springfield before we continue our journey to Arthur’s Pass. The journey home is on the TranzAlpine train, rated one of the top six train journeys in the world – numerous tunnels, viaducts, river canyons and the rain-forest of the Arthur’s Pass National Park make this a journey to remember. Hotel pick ups commence from 8am, returning approx 7pm.

 

Hassle Free Tours offer highly personalised, small group tours aboard a comfortable airconditioned vehicle. Friendly and knowledgeable guides provide an interesting commentary about the history of NZ and the surrounding countryside as they take visitors deep into the Canterbury high country.

 

Full Day Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour - Journey by 4WD to Mt Pott Station which was the filming location of Edoras. It is then a short walk to the summit where you can see the misty mountains and the area that formed the backdrop to Helms Deep. Learn fascinating details about the Lord of the Rings. Lots of stops for photo opportunities. Enjoy a champagne picnic lunch (included) on Edoras. Departs Christchurch accomm 9am, returns approx 5- 5.30 pm. Half day Fly-in options available, prices on application.

 

 

4WD Jetboat Adventure - an exciting mix of fun,
adventure and spectacular scenery The trip includes an exhilarating
jetboat trip with Alpine Jet up the Waimakariri Gorge and an
exciting 4WD trip over Benmore high country station plus a delicious
picnic lunch. Departs Christchurch 8.30am, returns 2pm allowing
guests plenty of time to explore the city in the afternoon.