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Embark on a breathtaking aerial journey with Air Safaris, your gateway to New Zealand's Mackenzie Country. Offering scenic flights and glacier tours from our Mackenzie Airport, we provide unparalleled views of the majestic Southern Alps. Soar above Aoraki/Mount Cook, NZ’s highest peak, and witness the ancient Tasman Glacier's grandeur. Our expert-guided flights reveal stunning turquoise glacial lakes, intricate braided rivers, and pristine alpine wilderness, encompassing Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Choose from our diverse fleet of plane or helicopter options (piston/turboprop aircraf...

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Mackenzie Explorer, includes Alpine Landing

Join us for an awesome experience showing off the very best of the Mackenzie with an alpine landing high on one of our local sheep stations to enjoy stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the mountains. Highlights include:- Seeing the turquoise blue water of beautiful Lake Tekapo and the local rivers that fed into the lake.- Flying around Lake Tekapo Village.- Mt John Observatory.- Mt Hay, Glenmore & Godley Peaks High Country Sheep Stations - see the family homesteads and higher up hill country where the merino sheep roam.- Experience a wonderful alpine landing at 5500 feet (snow only in winter months, usually May - September)- Lake Alexandrina with it’s fresh spring fed water contrasting starkly with glacial fed Lake Tekapo.- Ancient glacial deposits including massive “erractics” left behind as ice melted during the last ice-age.Departing Lake Tekapo only. 35 minutes duration.Flight is subject to a minimum of 4 passengers.Our helicopter flights are exclusive and personal flights for individuals or family groups of up to 5 or 6 passengers at a time. The helicopter is able to carry a maximum of 5 or 6 passengers, subject to weight restrictions.There is a maximum weight restriction of 120kg per person.

Adult: $395

Child: $315

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Grand Traverse Scenic Flight of Mt Cook and Glaciers - Lake Tekapo

The Grand Traverse is recognised as the premier Aoraki Mount Cook flight-seeing experience; this magnificent flight encompasses two World Heritage National Parks and 200 km of New Zealand’s most memorable and breathtaking scenery.The highlights of the Grand Traverse flight include:Beautiful turquoise glacial lakes, golden tussock lands, and the braided river systems of the Mackenzie basinRemote High Country Sheep Stations, glacial valleys, and landformsThe Aoraki Mount Cook National Park – a magical world of permanent ice and snowNew Zealand’s highest mountains and largest glaciers – including Aoraki Mount Cook and the Tasman GlacierThe Westland Tai Poutini National Park encompassing the magnificent Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers spilling down to the rainforests of the west coast The aircraft operated by Air Safaris are ideal for New Zealand’s conditions, offering a window seat for every passenger and have wings-above to ensure unobstructed viewing below. Your friendly pilot will provide an informative and enjoyable commentary in addition to all passengers receiving the Air Safaris multi-language flight-guide.The Grand Traverse is approximately 50 minutes flying time. Allow one hour total duration.Check in Lake Tekapo airport 15 min before departure unless pickup has been arranged.

Adult: $495

Child: $395

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Grand Traverse Scenic Flight of Mt Cook and Glaciers - Franz Josef

The Grand Traverse is recognised as the premier Aoraki Mount Cook flight-seeing experience; this magnificent flight encompasses two World Heritage National Parks and 200 km of New Zealand’s most memorable and breathtaking scenery.The highlights of the Grand Traverse flight include:Our spectacular west coast rainforests, home to some of our endangered Kiwi birdsThe Tasman Sea and over 200 kms of coastline with our coastal river systemsThe Aoraki Mount Cook National Park – a magical world of permanent ice and snowNew Zealand’s highest mountains and largest glaciers – including Aoraki Mount Cook and the Tasman GlacierThe Westland Tai Poutini National Park encompassing the magnificent Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers spilling down to the rainforests of the west coast The aircraft operated by Air Safaris are ideal for New Zealand’s conditions, offering a window seat for every passenger and have wings-above to ensure unobstructed viewing below. Your friendly pilot will provide an informative and enjoyable commentary in addition to all passengers receiving the Air Safaris multi-language flight-guide.The Grand Traverse is approximately 50 minutes flying time. Allow one hour total duration. Our aircraft at Franz Josef is capable of carrying a maximum of 7 passengers at any one time.

Adult: $495

Child: $395

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Mount Cook Alpine Grandeur - includes Snow Landing

This flight by helicopter is a totally unique experience taking you from Tekapo, winding through our remote alpine valleys all the way right up close to mighty Aoraki / Mount Cook at over 3724 meters. Learn all about our high country areas before crossing into the Mount Cook National Park for some amazing views of our highest peaks and longest glaciers.Included in the flight is a snow landing on Liebig Dome (7700') to enjoy a panorama view of Aoraki Mount Cook and surrounding mountains. Snow may be limited from late January - early April. Landing site may change on the day at pilot's discretion.Highlights include:- Seeing the turquoise blue water of beautiful Lake Tekapo and the local rivers that feed into the lake.- Mt John Observatory.- Glenmore & Godley Peaks High Country Sheep Stations.- Wind your way through the steep, rugged mountains and passes of the Cass, Fork and Jollie Valleys, home to the merino sheep. Your pilot will tell you all about how these sheep are farmed and show you the remote musterers huts. - Look down into dense milky waters of the Tasman Terminal lake at the bottom of the Tasman Glacier. - Marvel at the large icebergs below an the Tasman river formed by the melting ice as it flows down into Lake Pukaki. - Wonderful panoramic views across towards Aoraki Mount Cook & Mount Tasman. - Cross the lower part of the Murchison glacier to the Liebig Range. Experience a wonderful alpine snow landing on Liebig Dome at 7700' - snow may be limited from late January - early April (landing location can change depending on weather conditions - your pilot will advise on the day) to get the chance to get out and take in panorama views of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, or if you prefer take the totally unique opportunity to land at one of the remote musterers huts in the Cass Valley on Glenmore Sheep Station. - Lake Alexandrina with it’s fresh spring fed water contrasting starkly with glacial fed Lake Tekapo. - Ancient glacial deposits including massive “erractics” left behind as ice melted during the last ice-age. Departing Lake Tekapo only. 50 minutes duration. Flight is subject to a minimum of 4 passengers. Our helicopter flights are exclusive and personal flights for individuals or family groups of up to 5 or 6 passengers at a time.

Adult: $625

Child: $500

Not Available for Booking

Mount Cook Franz & Fox Magic - includes Snow Landing

This flight by helicopter is a totally unique experience taking you from Tekapo, winding through our remote alpine valleys all the way right up close to mighty Aoraki / Mount Cook at over 3724 meters. Learn all about our high country areas before crossing into the Mount Cook National Park for some amazing views of our highest peaks and longest glaciers. You will traverse over the Southern Alps and take in views of the Franz and Fox glaciers, before crossing back east for your snow landing.Included in the flight is a snow landing on Liebig Dome (7700') to enjoy a panorama view of Aoraki Mount Cook and surrounding mountains. Snow may be limited from late January - early April. Landing site may change on the day at pilot's discretion.Highlights include:- Seeing the turquoise blue water of beautiful Lake Tekapo and the local rivers that feed into the lake.- Mt John Observatory.- Glenmore & Godley Peaks High Country Sheep Stations.- Wind your way through the steep, rugged mountains and passes of the Cass, Fork and Jollie Valleys, home to the merino sheep. Your pilot will tell you all about how these sheep are farmed and show you the remote musterers huts.- Look down into dense milky waters of the Tasman Terminal lake at the bottom of the Tasman Glacier.- Marvel at the large icebergs below an the Tasman river formed by the melting ice as it flows down into Lake Pukaki.- Traverse around Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, crossing into the Tai Poutini National Park to get stunning close up views of the Franz and Fox glaciers.- Cross the mid Tasman and Murchison glaciers with ice stretching over 10 kilometers in both directions. Experience a wonderful alpine snow landing on Liebig Dome at 7700' (landing location can change depending on weather conditions - your pilot will advise on the day) to get the chance to get out and take in panorama views of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, or if you prefer take the totally unique opportunity to land at one of the remote musterers huts in the Cass Valley on Glenmore Sheep Station.- Lake Alexandrina with it’s fresh spring fed water contrasting starkly with glacial fed Lake Tekapo.- Ancient glacial deposits including massive “erractics” left behind as ice melted during the last ice-age.Departing Lake Tekapo only. 65 minutes duration. Flight is subject to a minimum of 4 passengers.The helicopter is able to carry a maximum of 5 or 6 passengers, subject to weight restrictions. The pilot will determine the suitability of passengers in regards to aircraft weight limits at the time of the flight, and offer alternatives if required.

Adult: $850

Child: $680

Not Available for Booking