A flight of alpine discovery as you climb the scenic vista of the Mataketake Range and surrounding Haast Valley. Landing at 3000ft ensures spectacular coastal views of the Haast area and rugged coastline from Jacksons Bay to Knights Point.
Flight Time
Allow 20 mins
Flight Price $180.00 per person
A minimum of three persons is required
Includes Alpine Landing
The Lost Valley
Explore the hidden wilderness with local pioneer pilots Dave or Morgan Saxton as you climb the 1,800ft thundering Douglas Falls toward the unique Hidden Valley, which appears lost in time.
Follow the edge of Lake Douglas to the rippling Staircase Falls and then fly enroute via Lake Eggeling and Mt Webster to drop over the Mistaken Saddle, down the Roaring Swine and home, via the Haast River.
Flight Time
Allow 35 mins
Flight Price $260 per person
A minimum of three persons is required
Includes Alpine Landing
Mt Aspiring
This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders of the 10,000ft high Mt Aspiring and all of its beautiful surroundings including the Lower Volta Glacier, Therma Glacier, and especially the Mt Aspiring Glacier Lake (which lies at the foot of the Glacier). Return via the Glacier Dome, Mt Taurus, Canon Peak and the rugged Waiatoto River.
Flight Time Allow 70 minutes
Flight Price $525 per person. A minimum of three persons is required.
Includes Alpine Landing (weather permitting)
Milford Sound
Discover the Alpine Fault, Red Hills and the Hollyford River as you fly your way towards the majestic Milford Sound to explore the lakes and rivers cascading over cliffs, hanging valleys and lush rain forests. Before landing at Milford Sound you’ll fly through this spectacular fiord, enabling you to appreciate the tremendous force the glaciers used to carve it out. Return via the coastline to Martins Bay, Big Bay, Cascade Point, and Jacksons Bay.
Flight Time Allow 2 hours
Flight Price $695 per person
A minimum of three persons is required Includes Alpine Landing (weather permitting)
Mt Cook, Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers
Explore the Mataketake Range as you head towards the 12,315ft Mount Cook (New Zealand’s highest mountain) to discover all of its natural beauty. Enroute discover the Mahitahi, Copeland and the Karangarua Rivers with the spectacular Southern Alps as a backdrop. On our return journey encounter Mt Tasman and surrounding glaciers, including Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.
Returning via the coast, you will experience the rugged coastline from Bruce Bay through to Abbey Rocks and Knights Point.
Flight Time Allow 1 hour 40 min
Flight Price $725.00 per person
A minimum of three persons is required
Includes Alpine Landing (weather permitting)
Create Your Own Journey
Tailor make your own journey of discovery. Take in such sights as Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Mt Aspiring, Lake Douglas, Mt Cook and the Glaciers, Seals and Penguins (seasonal only) and Lake Wanaka. We can help you decide on a flight to discover “South Westland’s Hidden Wonders”.
Flight Time All excursions have their own individual flight times
Flight Price $1300 - $1700 per flying hour
Flights are priced on actual flying time
