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Air Safaris

Experience the famous Grand Traverse

  • 60 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

    Aoraki Mt Cook Franz & Fox Magic

    – fly from Lake Tekapo

    A amazing helicopter flight with incredible scenery and an alpine snow landing. See Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand’s longest glacier, beautiful glacial lakes, and braided rivers.

    • Adults $810 pp
    • Children (3 – 13) $650 pp

    Book Now

  • 45 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

    Aoraki Mt Cook Alpine Grandeur

    – fly from Lake Tekapo

    An awesome helicopter flight with an alpine snow landing. Explore the incredible valleys and glaciers of the Southern Alps, and get up close to mighty Aoraki Mt Cook.

    • Adults $595 pp
    • Children (3 – 13) $475 pp

    Book Now

  • 30 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow or Alpine Landing

    Mackenzie Explorer

    – fly from Lake Tekapo

    Our most popular helicopter flight! Enjoy a stunning 30 minute flight with amazing views of Lake Tekapo then experience a snow or alpine landing.

    • Adults $375 pp
    • Children (3 – 13) $300 pp

    Book Now

  • 2.5 Hour Scenic Flight with landing at Milford Sound

    Milford Sound Excursion

    – fly from Lake Tekapo or Franz Josef

    Experience an epic flight direct to Milford Sound or via Aoraki Mt Cook. Enjoy the incredible scenery of lakes, mountains, and valleys then relax in beautiful Milford Sound before flying back.

    • Adults $985 pp
    • Children (3 – 13) $790 pp

    Book Now

  • 45-90 minute exclusive flights to our remote alpine spots high above Lake Tekapo

    Weddings & Engagements

    – fly from Lake Tekapo

    Enjoy the privacy of an exclusive helicopter flight with a gorgeous alpine landing high above Lake Tekapo. Our wedding and engagement packages can be tailored for you, making that special day even more magical!

    • Wedding $1595 total
    • Engagement $1395 total

    Book Now

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    50 minute Scenic Flight, Fly from Lake Tekapo or Franz Josef

    The Grand Traverse

    – fly from Lake Tekapo or Franz Josef

    Our magnificent “flight of a lifetime!” Experience breath-taking scenery up close from your own window seat including Aoraki Mt Cook, glaciers, braided rivers, and glacial lakes.

    • Adults $425 pp
    • Children (3 – 13) $325 pp

    Book Now

  • 60 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

    Aoraki Mt Cook Franz & Fox Magic

    – fly from Lake Tekapo

    A amazing helicopter flight with incredible scenery and an alpine snow landing. See Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand’s longest glacier, beautiful glacial lakes, and braided rivers.

    • ADULTS $750 pp
    • CHILDREN (3 – 13) $650 pp

    Book Now

  • 45 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

    Aoraki Mt Cook Alpine Grandeur

    – fly from Lake Tekapo

    An awesome helicopter flight with an alpine snow landing. Explore the incredible valleys and glaciers of the Southern Alps, and get up close to mighty Aoraki Mt Cook.

    • ADULTS $550 pp
    • CHILDREN (3 – 13) $450 pp

    Book Now

  • 30 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow or Alpine Landing

    Mackenzie Explorer

    – fly from Lake Tekapo

    Our most popular helicopter flight! Enjoy a stunning 30 minute flight with amazing views of Lake Tekapo then experience a snow or alpine landing.

    • ADULTS $350 pp
    • CHILDREN (3 – 13) $295 pp

    Book Now

  • 2.5 Hour Scenic Flight with landing at Milford Sound

    Milford Sound Excursion

    – fly from Lake Tekapo or Franz Josef

    Experience an epic flight direct to Milford Sound or via Aoraki Mt Cook. Enjoy the incredible scenery of lakes, mountains, and valleys then relax in beautiful Milford Sound before flying back.

    • ADULTS $895 pp
    • CHILDREN (3 – 13) $695 pp

    Book Now

  • 30 minute exclusive flight to our remote alpine spot high above Lake Tekapo

    Weddings & Engagements

    – fly from Lake Tekapo

    Enjoy the privacy of an exclusive helicopter flight with a gorgeous alpine landing high above Lake Tekapo. Our wedding and engagement packages can be tailored for you, making that special day even more magical!

    • Wedding $1595 total
    • Engagement $1295 total

    Book Now

50 minute Scenic Flight

The Grand Traverse

– fly from Lake Tekapo or Franz Josef

Our premier “must do flight of a lifetime”. See the Southern Alps and Aoraki Mt Cook plus the Tasman, Franz Josef and Fox glaciers up close from your very own window seat.

  • Adults $470 pp
  • Children (3 – 13) $375 pp

Book Now

60 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Aoraki Mt Cook Franz
& Fox Magic

– fly from Lake Tekapo

A totally unique 60 minute helicopter flight taking in the Southern Alps, Aoraki Mt Cook and the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers.

  • Adults $810 pp
  • Children (3 – 13) $650 pp

Book Now

45 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Aoraki Mt Cook Alpine Grandeur

– fly from Lake Tekapo

An awesome 45 minute flight exploring remote alpine valleys and glaciers of the Southern Alps and getting up close to Aoraki Mt Cook.

  • Adults $595 pp
  • Children (3 – 13) $475 pp

Book Now

30 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow or Alpine Landing

Mackenzie Explorer

– fly from Lake Tekapo

A stunning 30 minute flight with amazing views of Lake Tekapo and surrounding areas.

  • Adults $375 pp
  • Children (3 – 13) $300 pp

Book Now

2.5 Hour Scenic Flight with landing at Milford Sound

Milford Sound Excursion

– fly from Lake Tekapo or Franz Josef

Fly direct to Milford Sound or via Aoraki Mt Cook seeing Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka, Mt Aspiring the Olivine Ice Plateau and the Hollyford Valley.

  • Adults $985 pp
  • Children (3 – 13) $790 pp

Book Now

45-90 minute exclusive flights to our remote alpine spots high above Lake Tekapo

Weddings & Engagements

– fly from Lake Tekapo

Our Wedding and Engagement packages include your own helicopter transfers that will make your special day just that little bit more memorable.

  • Wedding $1595  total
  • Engagement $1395  total

Book Now

Air Safaris

Spectacular
Scenic Flights
New Zealand

Air Safaris has operated alpine flight-seeing experiences in the world heritage national parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini since 1970. The iconic Grand Traverse scenic flight provides the opportunity to view New Zealand’s highest peaks and longest glaciers. You can catch the Grand Traverse flight from either of Air Safaris’ modern facilities located at Lake Tekapo or Franz Josef in the South Island.

Air Safaris also operate charter flights within New Zealand. These flights provide a personalised service that takes in New Zealand’s stunning scenery while linking flexibly with a number of destinations including Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka, and Christchurch.

  • Braided River from Plane

  • Helicopter Snow Landing

  • Cockpit View

  • Liebig Dome Snow Landing

  • Mackenzie Braided River

  • Mt Cook & Tasman

  • Lake Alexandrina

  • Tasman Terminal Lake

  • Cessna Grand Caravan and Mt Cook

Why Fly
Air Safaris?

  • Experience New Zealand’s spectacular alpine scenery, including Aoraki Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo.
  • Safe, modern aircraft with experienced local alpine pilots.
  • Fixed wing and helicopter flights.
  • Every seat is a window seat for unparalleled views.
  • Go further and see more – epic mountains, glaciers, alpine valleys, glacial lakes, and braided rivers.
  • Informative and entertaining commentary.
  • Private charter flights to Milford Sound.
  • Family-owned business with friendly, personal service since 1970!
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  • “Provided clear views over the mountains and glaciers! An amazing flight!”

    Hoi An, Vietnam, November 2019
  • “Thoroughly recommend this must do experience.”

    Auckland Central, New Zealand, September 2019
  • “Thoroughly recommend this company to have an unforgettable experience and worth every cent.”

    Blenheim, New Zealand, July 2019
  • “Just prepare to be flexible with your booking as the weather is very unpredictable on the mountains.”

    Brisbane, Australia, August 2019
  • “you will see things you cannot see from ground level. The colours are amazing.”

    Berkhamsted, United Kingdom, April 2019

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