Air Safaris

General Info

Our Grand Traverse scenic flights promise an incredible view of the mighty Franz and Fox Glaciers and rugged Westland National Park before traversing Mount Cook to explore the vast Mount Cook National Park. Every seat a window seat ¿ get the big picture! Your friendly pilot will provide an informative and enjoyable commentary in addition to all passengers receiving the Air Safaris multi-language flight-guide. The Grand Traverse is approximately 50 minutes flying time. Allow one hour total duration. Experience breathtaking alpine scenery on an exciting scenic glacier flight with Air Safaris from our base at Franz Josef in Westland National Park on the West Coast - a must-do South Island tourist attraction. Trans-Divide Flights: With Lake Tekapo a short flight away Air Safaris offers you the opportunity to fly over the main divide of the Southern Alps for a ½ day excursion. This scenic flight gives you the opportunity to ¿see what is on the other side¿ without the necessity to complete the 6+ hour drive between Franz Josef and Lake Tekapo. On the Eastern side at Lake Tekapo you can enjoy the hot pools, go ski-ing, ice skating, curling ( winter only), there are also great walking and mountain biking activities available. During the summer season the Trans-Divide operates two daily flights leaving at 9 am and 1 pm. Trans-divide trips are operated as an ¿on demand¿ basis during the winter season. Minimum 4 passengers required.