Scenic flights | Air activities
Experience an amazing scenic flight from Lake Tekapo to Franz Josef on the West Coast. See Mt Cook, glaciers, snowy mountains, glacial lakes, rainforests, and the Tasman Sea. Land in Franz Josef then either return to Tekapo or stay on the West Coast.
State Highway 8, Tekapo Aerodrome, Lake Tekapo/Takapō
View map8:30am-5pm, May –Sept and 8am-5:30pm, Oct – April.
Enjoy a spectacular flight from the alpine environment of Tekapo to the rainforests and ocean on the West Coast. It’s a short flight over the majestic Southern Alps with incredible views from your own window seat. You’ll see Aoraki Mt Cook, alpine lakes, glaciers, and the beautiful rainforests and wild Tasman Sea on the West Coast while your pilot provides entertaining and informative commentary. Land in Franz Josef and enjoy a wide range of activities including nature tours, exploring the beach, heli-hiking, four wheel adventures, guided glacier walks, and soaking in hot pools in the native forest. We can arrange activities for you and there are one way or return flight options.
During the summer season the Trans-divide operates two daily flights leaving at 9 am and 1 pm. Trans-divide trips are operated on demand during the winter season. Minimum 2 passengers required. One way or return flights available.
All year round
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