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45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour

Air Tour - Mount Cook National Park - Starting from $399.00 per person

Join this tour for the unique opportunity to fly in both a Ski Plane and Helicopter! Flying through the remarkable Tasman Valley and landing on the snow covered peaks with this scenic option is an unforgettable experience. More...

Mount Cook and The Glaciers Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Mount Cook - Starting from $650.00 per person

Our premier flight over the Mt Cook National Park and its vast glaciers and snowfields. See the ancient waters of the Tasman Glacier lake before flying the length of the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest glacier. Experience what it feels like to stand in snow amongst the mountains as you take in a spectacular view of New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook during your snow landing. Cross to the West Coast and view the formidable Franz Josef and Fox glaciers before completing your... More...

The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes)

Air Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $480.00 per person

The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes)
The “grand-daddy” of all flights! Explore both glaciers as well as taking in Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. We top this off by landing you on the snow for photo opportunities. As a bonus, weather permitting we cross the main divide for you to view the Tasman Glacier. This will be your ultimate helicopter scenic flight excursion from Fox or Franz Josef on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Be sure to have plenty of space on... More...

4-Hour Milford Sound Cruise and Fly Experience

Air Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $499.00 per person

Summer Season covers flights during 1st October - 30th April
Winter Season covers flights during 1st May - 30th September

Guaranteed window seats with unimpaired views as you fly to Milford Sound through a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty.

Once in Milford Sound, your pilot will accompany you from the airport to the boat terminal. Everything is organized for you, you don't have to worry about a... More...

Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight departing Fox Glacier

Helicopter Tour - Fox Glacier - Starting from $350.00 per person

Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vast size of the glaciers. Top it off with a snow landing and standing on the ancient ice of the glaciers. You’ll also fly over the Tasman Glacier on the eastern side of the Southern Alps and close to Mount Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand’s highest peak. More...

55-Minute Southern Alps Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook

Helicopter Tour - Mount Cook National Park - Starting from $599.00 per person

Soar through the sky on this 55-minute scenic Helicopter experience through the Mt Cook and Westland National Parks. Includes a snow landing on either the Fox, Franz Josef or Tasman Glacier. The ultimate way to see the Southern Alps. More...

Aoraki Mount Cook & Lord of the Rings Country

Air Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $2155.00 per person

Allow for 2.5 hours (more if stopping for a coffee) for this epic awe-inspiring journey which will take you over the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps and on to Aoraki Mount Cook.
There are 27 other mountains in this alpine backbone which peak at over 3000 meters and hundreds of others which make up
the famous Southern Alps.
Visit the famous Sir Edmund Hilary Centre with the option for a coffee at the Hermitage Hotel.
Fly home through Lord of the Rings country and see the... More...

Heli-Jet Combo

Air Tour - Nelson - Starting from $2475.00 per person

Included in this adventure:
• Approximately 40 minutes in a Buller Canyon Jet Boat
• Mountain Landing
SIGHTS:
• The breathtaking Buller River
• Native bush, mountain landscapes More...

Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Fox Glacier - Starting from $480.00 per person

This premier 40-minute helicopter tour lets you experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps.

Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Step out of the helicopter and experience how it feels to walk on snow. Then follow the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests... More...

Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes)

Helicopter Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $350.00 per person

Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes)
Explore the ice pinnacles and seracs of the magnificent Fox Glacier then fly by the sheer West faces of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman before descending back down the Fox Glacier after your snow landing. Your snow landing provides opportunities to photograph the panoramic and breathtaking scenery. (Be sure to check the departure point - this flight option only departs from our Fox Glacier Base. Reporting time 30 minutes prior... More...

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Garden Annexe - Apartment.

Located in Nelson, 2.3 km from Tahunanui Beach, Garden Annexe provides a garden with a barbecue, and free WiFi. The...

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D'Urville Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine' - Air Tour - Nelson. Starting from $4125.00 per person.

Included in this adventure:
• Approximately 120 minutes flight time over Tasman Bay coastline, and D’Urville...

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