Experience the famous Grand Traverse

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Air Safaris

Experience the famous Grand Traverse

Book Now

+64 3 680 6880

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 $535 pp
CHILDREN (3 – 13) $430 pp

Book Now

65 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 $975 pp
Children (3 – 13) $780 pp
Infant $490 pp

Book Now

50 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 $695 pp
Children (3 – 13) $560 pp
Infant $350 pp

Book Now

35 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 $450 pp
Children (3 – 13) $360 pp
Infant $225 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.

Milford Sound Direct:

- Adults $1350 pp
- Children (3 – 13) $1350 pp

Milford Sound via Mount Cook and Glaciers:

- Adults $1620 pp
- Children (3 – 13) $1620 pp

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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 $2195 total
Engagement $1995 total

Book Now

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 $535 pp
Children (3 – 13) $430 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 $975 pp
CHILDREN (3 – 13) $780 pp
INFANT $490 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 $695 pp
CHILDREN (3 – 13) $560 pp
INFANT $350 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 $450 pp
CHILDREN (3 – 13) $360 pp
INFANT $225 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.

Milford Sound Direct:

- Adults $1350 pp
- Children (3 – 13) $1350 pp

Milford Sound via Mount Cook and Glaciers:

- Adults $1620 pp
- Children (3 – 13) $1620 pp

Book Now

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

Weddings & Engagements
– fly from Lake Tekapo

Wedding $2195 total
Engagement $1995 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 $495 pp
Children (3 – 13) $395 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 $850 pp
Children (3 – 13) $680 pp
Infant $395 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 $625 pp
Children (3 – 13) $500 pp
Infant $295 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 $395 pp
Children (3 – 13) $315 pp
Infant $195 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.

Milford Sound Direct:

Adults $1250 pp
Children (3 – 13) $1250 pp

Milford Sound via Mount Cook and Glaciers:

Adults $1500 pp
Children (3 – 13) $1500 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 $1795 total
Engagement $1595 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!