This Milford Sound Flight from Wanaka offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. The landscape changes dramatically throughout the flight encompassing views of spectacular Alpine Highlights in Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Views include the impressive 3030m high Mt Aspiring, many pristine glaciers as well as the huge ice basin known as the Olivine Ice Plateau. Rain forest, Alpine Lakes, rivers and waterfalls cascade amongst this rugged mountain landscape that is the Southern Alps. On arrival at the West Coast your flight path takes you the full length of Milford Sound before landing and boarding your cruise boat.

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and interesting commentary on our choice of the smaller size Mitre Peak boat for your 2 hour cruise. Complimentary tea and coffee are provided while you again enjoy views of the full length of the sound from the water. Wildlife such as seals, penguins and dolphins are often viewed during the cruise.

Our return flight takes a different flight path so you can enjoy more spectacular views as you return to Wanaka passing Lord of the Rings Locations, the Dart & Rees Valleys, Glenorchy, Lake Wakatipu, the Shotover & Skippers Valleys, more waterfalls and hidden Lakes and much more. You fly further and see more from Wanaka with Southern Alps Air.

Wanaka Airport is a 10mins drive from the town centre, with free all day parking available outside reception.

Please call us on 0800 345 666 the day before to confirm departure time and again on the date of travel for a weather check before leaving your accommodation as the flight is weather dependent.
Food is not available for purchase on the boat cruise, a boxed picnic lunch can be pre-ordered the day prior at an additional cost of $20 or you are welcome to bring along your own food. There is complimentary tea, coffee & water available on board.

Siberia Experience, Scenic Flight, Bush and Valley Walk, Jet Boat River Safari.

The Original since 1975 and still the BEST! Four hours of unique New Zealand Wilderness Adventure in the Mount Aspiring World Heritage National Park.

Scenic Aeroplane Flight:
Departing from Makarora, take a 25-minute aeroplane flight with Southern Alps Air into the remote Siberia Valley - everyone has a window seat. Enjoy one of New Zealand's best wilderness experiences with stunning views including rugged mountains, glaciers, mountain lakes, hanging valleys vast rainforest and much more before landing amongst the Southern Alps in the glacially formed Siberia Valley.

Remote Siberia Valley Landing:
Retrace the steps of pioneers as you journey into the spectacular Siberia Valley in the heart of the Southern Alps. Towering mountains greet adventurers as they step from the Cessna aircraft onto the valley floor and set off towards the crystal clear waters of Siberia Stream and the walking track.

Bush and Valley Nature Walk:
The 2.5 to 3 hour bush walk follows a well-formed track through river valleys and native beech forest. Hear birdsong and immerse yourself in nature while you pass mountain streams, rock formations, mossy tree trunks, native ferns and native birds, including the inquisitive fantail.

Jet boat Safari:
Rendezvous with the jet boat at the pick up point in the Wilkin Valley for a thrilling and scenic 30 minute MOUNTAIN RIVER journey back to Makarora. (Jetboat component operated by Wilkin River Jets)

Tour Highlights
- Scenic Aeroplane Flight: Young Valley, Makarora Valley, Mount Dreadful, Lake Crucible, Mount Aspiring, Wonderland,Waterfalls, Braided river systems and Glaciers.
- Wilderness Nature Walk: Siberia Stream, Siberia Valley, Native beach forest, Native birds, Wilkin Valley, Waterfalls and Mountain rivers.
- Jetboat River Safari: Wilkin River, Braided river systems, Mount Aeolus, Glacially fed pools, Makarora River and Mount Albert Station.

Siberia Experience begins from Makaroa with the 25min scenic flight component operated by Southern Alps Air Limited. The walk component is in Mt Aspiring National Park starting in Siberia Valley and crossing into the Wilkin Valley. A Department of Conservation Freedom Walk, (un-guided) on a well defined, easy to follow path/track The 30min jetboat ride is the final component of your adventure and operated by Wilkin River Jets - Your jetboat pick up time will be pre-arranged by the jetboat company prior to departure from Makarora.

Please call us first for bookings of more than 4 people.

Siberia Experience departs from Makarora, near Wanaka

Information:
Please phone 0800 345 666 the day prior to confirm departure time and again on the date of travel before leaving your accommodation for a weather check. Allow 1 hr to self-drive the 60km from Wanaka, 2hrs from Queenstown or 2.5hrs from Fox Glacier to the departure point of Makarora West. Check in time is 30 minutes prior to departure time at our desk inside the Makarora Tourist Centre & Cafe.

This Milford Sound scenic flight option offers all of the views and highlights of the Milford Sound & Glaciers flights without the scenic boat cruise. You will see the full length of Milford Sound from the air and you then have an option of landing to take in the views from the ground and/or a short bush walk.

Wanaka Airport is a 10mins drive from the town centre, with free all day parking available outside reception. Alternatively, pick up from Wanaka accommodation is available if required (please contact us to confirm pickup time and location).

This Milford Sound scenic flight option offers all of the views and highlights of the Milford Sound & Glaciers flights without landing at Milford.

Scenic highlights of the flight out to Milford include the Southern Alps, Mt Aspiring (3030 metres), Mount Aspiring World Heritage National Park, Fiordland National Park, Glaciers Galore, Icefalls, Olivine Ice Plateau, Alpine lakes, Waterfalls, River valleys, Rainforest and Lord of the Rings locations. On the way back, you'll pass Sutherland Falls (580 metres), Milford Track, Dart River Valley, Glenorchy, Lake Wakatipu, Lake Loch Nagar, Shotover River and Treble Cone ski area.

Wanaka Airport is a 10mins drive from the town centre, with free all day parking available outside reception. Alternatively, pick up from Wanaka accommodation is available if required (please contact us to confirm pickup time and location).

View Mount Aspiring Tititea and the heart of Mount Aspiring National Park, part of Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. Maori named Mount Aspiring Tititea, which means 'steep peak of glistening white'. At 3030 metres high, Mount Aspiring is often called the 'Matterhorn of the South'.

See glaciers galore including the Bonar and Volta Glaciers and take in stunning views of remote wilderness - ice and snow clad mountains, rivers, valleys, alpine lakes and lush rainforest.

Please contact us on the day of your flight before leaving your accommodation for a weather check. Our meeting point of Wanaka Airport is 10mins drive from the town centre, with free all day parking available outside reception. Check in time is 30 minutes before your booked departure time shown on the ticket.

Mount Cook Scenic Flight Plus Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers.

A breathtaking flight following the Southern Alps right to New Zealand's highest Peak of 3753 metres. Magnificent views of the world famous Fox, Franz and Tasman Glaciers. Take in dramatically contrasting scenery from farm land to the natural wild wilderness of the Southern Alps. You will view huge chunks of the Mount Cook, Westland and Mount Aspiring World Heritage National Parks. Snow, ice, rivers, valleys, rainforest, rugged mountains - unforgettable views.

Wanaka Airport is a 10mins drive from the town centre, with free all day parking available outside reception. Alternatively, pick up from Wanaka accommodation is available if required (please contact us to confirm pickup time and location).

This awesome experience includes a Scenic Flight, a Bush and Valley Walk, and a Jet Boat River Safari.

The 30 minute scenic flight offers incredible views of glaciers, Mt Aspiring, waterfalls, river valleys, Mt Awful, Mt Dreadful, Mt Castor and Mt Pollux - all over 7000 and up to 10,000 feet high. Jumboland, Wonderland, Wilkin Valley and many more highlights including the remote Siberia Valley - the circular flight path returns you to Makarora to continue on your adventure.

From here relax and enjoy the views on the short drive by courtesy transport to the beginning of the 2.5 hour walk. The walk is on a well-formed track through native beech forest which leads you to cross the first of 4 swing bridges and the clear pure waters of the 'Blue Pools' - pristine, beautiful pools in the Blue River to linger at and enjoy while spotting fish. The Blue Pools are world-renowned for their beauty - a "must see". The track winds through native forest amongst the mountains of the Southern Alps near the banks of the Makarora River. Interesting and picturesque this is a very ancient setting only recently made easily accessible by the DoC forming a track through to link with the Young Valley track.

The track leads you to the meeting point at the mouth of the Young River where the jet boat will be waiting to whisk you off on a 1 hour scenic and spectacular journey through the Makarora Valley on the glacially fed waters of the clear blue Makarora River. Feel the wind in your hair and be intrigued by the changing landscape as you journey to the mouth of the Makarora River and to the head waters of Lake Wanaka before returning to Makarora Village where your adventure began.

The scenic flight is in a high winged Cessna Aircraft, everyone has a window seat. The jetboat takes a maximum of 4 people at any one time. Highly personalised tours, multiple trips are carried out for larger groups.

Client - please call us the day prior to confirm departure time and again on the date of travel before leaving your accommodation for a weather check. Free phone 0800 345 666 (Reception at your accommodation are happy to do this for you if preferred). Check in time is 30mins prior to your departure time. Meeting point is at the Southern Alps Air Desk inside the Makarora Tourist Centre & Cafe on SH6 5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road, Makarora West. Allow 1 hour to self-drive the 60km from Wanaka to Makarora West, 2 hours from Queenstown and 1.15hrs from Haast.

Combine Milford Sound, Mount Cook and Mount Aspiring flights. A feast of stunning views not to be missed!

This epic flight takes in the rugged and dramatic scenery of South Westland World Heritage Area and includes numerous sights such as the Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Tasman Glacier, Bonar and Volta Glaciers, as well as Mount Cook Aoraki, Mount Aspiring Tititea and Milford Sound Piopiotahi.

South West New Zealand known to Maori as Te Wahipounamu meaning 'the place of greenstone' is a World Heritage Area covering 2.6 million hectares. The area incorporates Mount Cook, Westland, Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks. World Heritage is a global concept that identifies natural and cultural sites of significance. By protecting and promoting South West New Zealand, it can be treasured and enjoyed by everyone.

Wanaka Airport is a 10mins drive from the town centre, with free all day parking available outside reception. Alternatively, pick up from Wanaka accommodation is available if required (please contact us to confirm pickup time and location).

Tour Highlights
- Scenic Aeroplane Flight: Young Valley, Makarora Valley, Mount Dreadful, Lake Crucible, Mount Aspiring, Wonderland,Waterfalls, Braided river systems and Glaciers.
- Additional flight time over the standard Siberia Experience to take you right alongside Mt Aspiring with views of more glaciers including The Bonar Glacier - the longest in Mt Aspiring National Park.
- Wilderness Nature Walk: Siberia Stream, Siberia Valley, Native beach forest, Native birds, Wilkin Valley, Waterfalls and Mountain rivers.
- Jetboat River Safari: Wilkin River, Braided river systems, Mount Aeolus, Glacially fed pools, Makarora River and Mount Albert Station.

Please call us first for bookings of more than 4 people.

This trip departs from Makarora.

Information:
Please phone 0800 345 666 the day prior to confirm departure time and again on the date of travel before leaving your accommodation for a weather check. Allow 1hr drive from Wanaka (60km), 2hrs from Queenstown or 2.5hrs from Fox Glacier to the departure point of Makarora West. Check in time is 30mins prior to departure time at our desk inside the Makarora Tourist Centre & Cafe. Please wear comfortable walking footwear and suitable hiking clothes (not jeans) and bring a warm water proof jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, snack food, water and anything else for your own personal comfort during half a day in the outdoors. If you have sport sandals or water shoes please bring them to wear when crossing the stream at the beginning of the walk or you are welcome to borrow from our supply at check in.

1 hr scenic JetBoat Safari through Makarora Valley to Lake Wanaka return, departs Makarora.

Min 3 pax required.

Departs from Makarora.