Winter has arrived in Wanaka with the chilly mornings and frost covered grounds and stunning blue sky. Now all we have to do is wait for the snow, I am sure it will arrive very soon.
Winter is here
June 13th, 2011
Autumn in Wanaka
April 12th, 2011
Lake Wanaka looked so beautiful this morning as I was driving to the office I had to stop and take a photo.
Festival of Colour
April 4th, 2011
In just under a week the Festival of Colour opens in Wanaka. From 12-17 April Wanaka will be buzzing with the celebration of the arts. With new and returning acts there will be something for everyone, we are all looking forward to seeing Mandy Cooper and the senior students from Mt Aspiring College drama class prefrom in the production “Riverside Drive” For more information on the festival visit www.festivalofcolour.co.nz
Christchurch Earthquake
February 23rd, 2011
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic event in Christchurch. Kia Kaha
The Team at Southern Alps Air – Anne, Paul, Dean, Nick, Kelli & Sean
Sculpture in Central Otago
January 25th, 2011
We are all very excited to have Sculpture in Central Otago at Rippon Vineyard Wanaka from 5th Feb to 1st May. This exhibition features sculptures for sale by leading New Zealand artists. The gala opening weekend is on 5th & 6th Feb 10am -5pm featuring artists talks & live music from Hera. What makes the exhibition even more exciting for Southern Alps Air is that Ben Foster, one of the exhibiting artists is a family member, so a big welcome to Ben and all visiting artists. www.sculptureincentralotago.co.nz & www.benfoster.co.nz
Wanaka Challenge
January 16th, 2011
Congratulations to Team Southern Alps Air for completing the Lake Wanaka Half, official results to follow.
Challenge Wanaka
January 14th, 2011
Team Southern Alps Air swimmer John has completed the swim leg in 34.41. Paul is riding strongly, pleased to have the wind on his back for the ride home. For live results go to http://www.challenge-wanaka.com
Challenge Wanaka
January 14th, 2011
Challenge Wanaka started at 7am this morning, good luck to all the athletes competing and even more so to Paul Cooper the CEO of Southern Alps Air who is doing the bike portion.
Qualmark enviro-gold Award
January 12th, 2011
Southern Alps Air has gained a Qualmark enviro-gold Award – recognizing its high standards in environmental practises.
Southern Alps Air is:
• the only Tourist Flight Operators in New Zealand to be awarded enviro-gold
(Air NZ has enviro gold but they are Transport category)
• The only tourist activity provider in Wanaka and the Southern Lakes District to be awarded enviro-gold.
“All businesses carrying the qualmark logo must meet standards for environmental practices”, says Qualmark chief executive Geoff Penrose “with the awards recognizing top performers in this area.”
SAA was first Qualmark endorsed in 2003 and through annual assessment has retained it’s quality status as one of New Zealand’s leading Tourism businesses licensed to carry the Qualmark – New Zealand tourisms official mark of Quality and now are the only Tourist Flight operators in New Zealand who have the enviro-gold endorsement.
Anne & Paul Cooper /Owner Operators – Comment
“We are really excited about the award and although it’s been a team effort we would particularly like to thank Kelli for all her time and dedication to the project.
As a company we are very conscious of the impact tourism has on the environment and know that we have to do whatever we can to protect that environment because that’s what visitors come here for. Not only is this fantastic for Southern Alps Air but for all tourism operators in Wanaka.”
Southern Alps Air Blog
December 13th, 2010
Welcome to the brand new Southern Alps Air Blog. Here we’ll be posting latest news, photos and special offers for you to take advantage of.