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South Island Scenic Flights Experiences

Scenic Flights ExperiencesNew Zealand Explorer is proud to offer you a secure online booking environment for a select number of Scenic Flights Experiences around South Island. Below you will find a brief description of each featured experience within the Scenic Flights - Flight & Flying Category.

Click on the individual experiences to view further information such as departure information, prices, participant requirements and further general details for your selected Scenic Flights Experience. From here you will be able to buy a gift voucher or make a secure reservation for your selected Scenic Flights Experience.

All of the experiences listed below can be booked for a specific date or provided as a gift voucher. Our gift vouchers are valid for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase and make ideal gifts for special occassions such as christmas, birthdays, weddings, engagements, graduations, retirement, fathers day, mothers day, as well as great corporate rewards.

Experience gift vouchers can be emailed or posted directly to the lucky recipient. Alternatively, they can be sent to you, so you can present the voucher yourself.

South Island Scenic Flights Experiences

Overnight Mount Cook AdventureTake even more time to enjoy the natural beauty of South Island's Mount Cook, with an overnight stay at The Hermitage Hotel. Enjoy a complete day tour with visits to iconic and majestic scenic locations with the added bonus of a relaxed evening. With breakfast and return or transfer options available this is a great way to experience New Zealand's natural assets.


Mount Cook Day Tour AdventureExperience the rugged beauty of Australasia's highest mountain with plenty of majestic scenery along the way. Be captivated by the Canterbury Plains; the foothills of the Southern Alps from Geraldine to Fairlie, MacKenzie Basin and the seemingly barren Lake Tekapo. With inclusive lunch and plenty more sights, be sure to bring a camera along for an experience you won't soon forget!


Fox Glacier Helicopter Flight and Ice ClimbingOn this trip you will enjoy a small guide to customer ratio and ice-climbing instruction in a remote and spectacular area of the glacier. This day long experience introduces the adventurous to the exhilirating sport of ice climbing, on the spectacular ice walls in the lower part of the Fox Glacier.


Christchurch GondolaThe Christchurch Gondola was opened in October 1992 and remains the only gondola in the city. Situated on the Port Hills, the Summit Station of the Gondola provides spectacular panoramic views from its elevation at 500 metres above sea level.


Christchurch Tram and Gondola ComboCombine two of Christchurch’s best attractions; Tramway and Gondola. These tickets can be used on different days during visitors’ stay in Christchurch. A great way to see the high and lows of the Garden City.


Christchurch Tram, Gondola and Punt ComboCombine the three iconic attractions in Christchurch; Punting on the Avon, Tramway and Gondola, visitors are able to experience these ‘must-see’ activities at an affordable price. All three are a great way to see Christchurchs true beauty.


Christchurch Summit to Surf Gondola WalkWhile there are many walking tracks that visitors to the Gondola can access free of charge, some visitors may like to pre-purchase a walking product. Explore the ‘real’ Canterbury from the summit to the surf. Take the best tracks from the top of the port hills and see Christchurch from every angle.


Christchurch Gondala Mountain Bike ExperienceSituated on the Port Hills, the Summit Station of the Gondola provides spectacular panoramic views from its elevation at 500 metres above sea level. A new mountain biking option is now available. Customers may choose to ride the Gondola with their bike to the Top Station or hire a bike on-site and then explore the many trails available in the area


Christchurch Gondola and Lyttelton Harbour CruiseCruise the scenic Lyttelton Harbour, catch a glimpse of the Hectors Dolphin, the smallest and rarest in the world and enjoy a commentary about the history of the region. Then ride the Gondola and experience all Christchurch has to offer from 500 metres above sea level.


Christchurch Gondola and Punt ComboThis tour is a fun relaxing day in the garden city, Christchurch. Combine two of the best attractions within the inner city; The Christchurch Gondola and Punting on the Avon. These tickets can be used on different days during visitors’ stay in Christchurch. This is an exciting experience for groups of friends and family.


70-MINUTE SCENIC FLIGHT OVER TEKAPO FOR 3, Helicopter Flight, Flight & FlyingThis scenic flight over Tepako is 70 minutes in heaven! See the awe-inspiring lanscape that the rest of the world is just starting to appreciate now. Unbelievable glaciers and mountains, waterways that wind between the ancient landforms... this is a completely humbling experience.


HELICOPTER 10 MINUTE SCENIC FLIGHT - UP TO 4, Helicopter Flight, Flight & FlyingEnjoy a scenic helicopter flight from stunning Nelson for you and up to 3 friends. Take in the views as you climb out over Tahuna Beach towards Nelson's busy port and watch the city and surrounds as you admire areas from the waterfront to the magnificent foothills in this ten minute scenic flight!


HELICOPTER 20 MINUTE SCENIC FLIGHT - UP TO 4, Helicopter Flight, Flight & FlyingExperience a 20 minute scenic flight for you and up 3 other friends as you take in stunning scenery high above Nelson and over the Tasman Bay. Enjoy breathtaking views of Port Nelson to the north-east and the forest and beautiful long beach of Rabbit Island to the north-west!


HELICOPTER FLIGHT & ALPINE TREK, Helicopter Flight, Flight & FlyingThis experience is an incredibly scenic day walk along easy angled ridges overlooking the Mt Aspiring National Park. This alpine zone, usually only accessible by many hours of hard uphill climbing is made possible through the use of a helicopter to access this remote and pristine area.


HELICOPTER FLIGHT & MOUNTAIN CLIMB, Helicopter Flight, Flight & FlyingThe helicopter climbs steadily towards the snowy peaks from the valley below to settle on a plateau high on the side of a mountain. As the helicopter departs, leaving you there, you will gasp in awe at the incredible alpine scenery and the mountain you will be climbing today!


HELICOPTER FLY-FISHING FOR TWO, Fishing, WaterEnjoy a half day guided helicopter fly-fishing trip that you’ll never forget. An early morning lift-off will wake you up to see the spectacular Marlborough wine region before fishing in remote mountain streams. Catch and release before boarding your helicopter for the return flight back for lunch!


HELICOPTER LUNCH & WINERY TOUR FOR TWO, Helicopter Flight, Flight & FlyingExperience Marlborough’s famous wine region from a whole new perspective. You and a friend will board your helicopter and embark on an aerial adventure over the award-winning vineyards and wineries before landing for a winery tour and delicious lunch!


HELICOPTER MOUNT FRENCH 4 DAY TRAVERSE, Bushwalking, Nature & Wildlife, OutdoorStart with a dramatic helicopter flight to a mountain col before embarking on an incredibly scenic alpine traverse to climb a peak near Mt Aspiring. You'll travel across glaciers, snowy peaks, alpine herbfields, steep bush covered ridges and finally walk out via the beautiful Matukituki Valley.


HELICOPTER SCENIC FLIGHT OVER NELSON - UP TO 4, Helicopter Flight, Flight & FlyingExperience the spectacular views from your scenic helicopter flight as you and 3 friends enjoy the stunning scenery. Fly over the Abel Tasman National Park and land for a refreshment break at Awaroa Lodge. Afterwards, reboard the helicopter for the magnificent flight back to Nelson!


PITTS SPECIAL ADVENTURE FLIGHT, Historic Plane, Flight & FlyingThis Pitts Special Adventure Flight is the ultimate flying experience, as you decide what you want from your flight. Choose an adrenalin-filled aerobatic flight and flip your sights upside down! Or, if you're not such a daredevil, you might rather a relaxing scenic flight to settle your senses.


SCENIC FLIGHT OVER TEKAPO FOR 3, Helicopter Flight, Flight & FlyingA scenic flight is the only way to get perspective on the grandeur that is New Zealand! Fly safely to the most spectacular alpine regions for a huge 45 minutes. Take in a range of scenery from glacial lakes to high country farmland and stunning snow-covered mountains.


SCENIC FLIGHT SIBERIA WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE, Light Aircraft, Flight & FlyingThis is an opportunity to explore the NZ Wilderness by plane, foot and Jet Boat and encounter the many different aspects of the Southern Alps and Mt Aspiring National Park. The scenic flight allows views of rugged mountains, glaciers, river valleys, forest and waterfalls. See the unspoilt beauty!


New Zealand Explorer wishes you a memorable experience.


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