Nature

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Locations

Air Safaris operate scenic flightseeing tours from 3 convenient locations surrounding Mount Cook:
  • Lake Tekapo

    to the east of the Southern Alps and Main Divide
  • Franz Josef

    in the Westland National Park on New Zealand’s West Coast
  • Glentanner Park

    just east of the Main Divide and close to Mt Cook Village
Lake Tekapo Base

A scenic 3 hour drive from Queenstown and Christchurch

Experience breathtaking alpine scenery on an exciting scenic flight with Air Safaris from their base at Lake Tekapo on the main highway between Christchurch and Queenstown – a must do South Island attraction. The Grand Traverse flight from Lake Tekapo is our most popular air tour and covers a diverse range of alpine scenery.

Air Safaris main base and airport facility (since 1975) is located alongside the main highway 4km west of the Lake Tekapo township. Our airport has plenty of free parking, toilets, WiFi, coffee and has a great area for non fliers to sit and enjoy the view. A sales and information office is situated centrally within the small township.

Lake Tekapo is located in the heart of the beautiful Mackenzie Country surrounded by golden tussock lands and snow capped mountains. The pristine glacial waters and unique turquoise blue colour of Lake Tekapo are stunning. The Lake Tekapo area offers a wonderful contrast of scenery and activities both in summer and winter.

The Grand Traverse scenic flight operates year round (except Christmas day) from Lake Tekapo with departures every hour (weather permitting).

If you require any further information on flying The Grand Traverse from Lake Tekapo please phone 0800 806 880 or 03 680 6880.

Franz Josef Base

Situated right in the middle of our beautiful Glacier Country

Take an exciting scenic glacier flight with Air Safaris from their base at Franz Josef Glacier within the Westland National Park on New Zealand’s West Coast – a fantastic South Island West Coast flight-seeing attraction.

Air Safaris owns and operates an airfield approximately 8km west of the Franz Josef township and a bookings and information office in the Franz Josef town centre.

Our Grand Traverse scenic flight from Franz Josef provides the best way to experience this glacial environment in its entirety. The flight includes an incredible views of the mighty Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier and rugged Westland National Park before traversing Mount Cook and the main divide to explore the vast Mount Cook National Park.

Franz Josef Glacier is located on the West Coast of the South Island approximately 1 ½ hour’s drive south of Hokitika. The township is surrounded by lush temperate rain forest and pristine snow capped mountains.

If you require further information on flying The Grand Traverse from Franz Josef please phone 0800 723 274.

Glentanner / Mt Cook Office

Sitting on the edge of Lake Pukaki & the border of Mt Cook

Air Safaris operates the spectacular Grand Traverse alpine scenic flight from Glentanner Park which borders the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. The Grand Traverse offers the big picture with an exciting and comprehensive aerial sightseeing tour of all the major mountains and glaciers in both the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and the Westland National Park.

Glentanner Park is located 15 minutes drive south of the Mount Cook Village alongside the main highway. Glentanner Park is a popular tourist attraction in the Mount Cook area and is a wonderful place to visit or stay overnight – it is nestled alongside Lake Pukaki with fantastic views of Mount Cook and the Tasman Valley.

Situated amongst a working sheep station, Glentanner Park has an enviable position as gateway to the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. The Glentanner Park centre includes souvenir shop, restaurant, activities desk, and accommodation.

If you require any further information on flying The Grand Traverse from Glentanner please phone our Lake Tekapo base on 0800 806 880.

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