OFF MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES

Air Safaris operates alpine flightseeing tours throughout the world heritage national parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini and has been operating since 1970. The iconic Air Safari's "Grand Traverse" scenic flight offers the chance to view New Zealand's highest peaks and longest glaciers. You can take the Grand Traverse flight from either of Air Safaris' modern facilities situated within the South Island of New Zealand at Lake Tekapo and Franz Josef.

Lake Ohau situated in the Mackenzie High Country is nestled between the Ohau Range to the west in the Main Divide and the Ben Ohau range to the east. In the summer months it enjoys fine weather and long daylight hours and in winter has reliable snow. While the area is known for the Ohau Snow Fields, come the end of the NZ skiing season, there are wilderness areas abound to be explored and activities to be enjoyed over the…

Come to Omarama Hot Tubs and soak in a hot and steamy tub filled with glacial and snow melt water - no chemicals are added. Relax and enjoy the stunning mountain views by day or the canopy of stars by night, relax in your very own private Hot Tub. Simply adjust the temperature to your liking with a wood-fired Sub Tub and bask as the mineral laden water eases away your aches and pains, restoring your body's natural balance. For…

Omarama is the South Island's Gliders Mecca. Each glider flight is a unique introduction to the sport of Gliding at what is undoubtedly the world's best mountain soaring site. Flights are available from August. Southern Soaring is conveniently situated on the main high highway between Mount Cook and Lake Wanaka (the skier's route).

Tekapo Springs is a multi-activity, South Island attraction extraordinaire. Tekapo Springs & Day Spa overlooks Lake Tekapo, a natural halfway stop between Christchurch and Queenstown. Just 3 hours in either direction. Tekapo Springs offers hot pools, sauna, steam rooms and plunge pool, an ice rink, snow tube slope, a luxurious 4 room Day Spa and licensed café. Tekapo Springs is enviro gold qualmarked and is open 364 days a year. At Tekapo Springs you can relax in the pools or…

By day, drive or hike to Mt John for amazing views. The Astro Cafe serves up very the best coffee and refreshments. Experience our Twilight Tours for the best place to see the changing hues across the vast basin as dusk gives way to darkness and watch the stars emerge. Our famous Observatory Tour offers guests a hands-on experience, which will include transport, equipment and guidance. Use our powerful telescopes to navigate around the Southern Sky.

Experience the uniqueness of the only glacier kayaking in the country, kayaking along the majestic Tasman Glacier Lake with icebergs. You really don't have to visit the Antarctic to see this incredible site. You can experience it all right here in New Zealand. All our kayaks are equipped with outriggers for maximum safety.

With The Helicopter Line you'll discover why views are really much better from the sky! Explore the skies from the iconic locations of Queenstown, Mount Cook and Twizel. We offer scenic flights to enable you to discover some of the South Island's most beautiful National Parks, glaciers, remote mountains and lakes, often with a snow landing. With close up views of spectacular alpine regions you'll experience terrains otherwise restricted to the most adventurous mountaineers. Venture into Milford Sound, and be...