Business Background

Air Safaris has operated alpine flightseeing throughout the world heritage national parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini since 1970. The flight of a lifetime, the "Grand Traverse" is a spectacular scenic flightseeing experience allowing you to explore Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland National Parks. This magnificent flight encompasses over 200 kilometres of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine scenery and highest mountains. View glacial lakes, mighty alpine glaciers and lush coastal rain forests.F lying from Lake Tekapo & Glentanner Park as well as from Franz Josef on the West Coast. The Grand Traverse is approximately 50 minutes flying time. Allow one hour total duration. Our large and varied fleet especially selected for New Zealand air tour sightseeing ensures that every passenger has a window seat and all aircraft have wings-above to ensure optimum viewing below. Our friendly pilots provide a full and informative commentary with multi language commentary brochures supplied. Air Safaris also operates personalised charter flights throughout the South Island, and to North Island destinations on request. The company specializes in charter flights between Christchurch, Mount Cook, and Queenstown, and excursions to Milford Sound. Tranz-Divide half day excursion flights between Tekapo and Franz Josef are a popular option. Cross the Southern Alps by plane in less than 30 minutes and experience the attractions on the other side. We also offer exciting helicopter flights from Tekapo with alpine landing and an incredible Combo Flightseeing Experience featuring the MacKenzie Explorer heli-flight plus Grand Traverse fixed wing. The best of both worlds!