Air Safaris

Air Safaris is an award-winning company, flying for over 50 years in the Aoraki Mt Cook and Westland National Parks. The pioneering family started with just one aircraft and still own and operate the business, now one of New Zealand’s largest scenic flight airlines. WHY FLY WITH AIR SAFARIS?

• Experience New Zealand’s incredible scenery, including Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo.
• Flights depart from Lake

Tekapo, Glentanner Park/Mt Cook or Franz Josef.
• Safe, modern aircraft with experienced local alpine pilots.
• Fixed wing and helicopter flights.
• Every seat is a window seat for unparalleled views.
• Go further & see more – epic mountains, glaciers, alpine valleys, glacial lakes, and
braided rivers.
• Informative and entertaining commentary with multi-language brochure supplied.
• Private charter flights include Milford Sound, Queenstown, West Coast,
Christchurch or Dunedin.
• Family-owned business with friendly, personal service since 1970! SCENIC FLIGHT OPTIONS:

The Grand Traverse: The 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. 50-minute scenic plane flight from lake Tekapo or Franz Josef (West Coast). Aoraki Mt Cook Franz & Fox Magic: A amazing 60-minute helicopter flight from Lake Tekapo with incredible scenery and alpine snow landing. See Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand’s longest glacier, beautiful glacial lakes, and braided rivers. Mount Cook Alpine Grandeur: An awesome 45-minute helicopter flight from Lake Tekapo with an alpine snow landing. Explore incredible valleys and glaciers of the Southern Alps, and see mighty Aoraki Mt Cook. Mackenzie Explorer: One of the most popular helicopter flights! Enjoy a stunning 30-minute flight from Lake Tekapo then experience a snow or alpine landing. Milford Sound Excursion: Experience an epic flight direct to Milford Sound or via Aoraki Mt Cook. Enjoy incredible scenery then relax in beautiful Milford Sound before flying back. 2.5 hour return flight from Lake Tekapo or Franz Josef (West Coast). Weddings & Engagements: Enjoy the privacy of an exclusive helicopter flight with a gorgeous alpine landing high above Lake Tekapo. Wedding and engagement packages can be tailored for you, making that special day even more magical!