Tour Highlights<\/p>\n
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- Fiordland National Park including<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) and Mitre Peak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Mount Aspiring National Park including:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Mount Aspiring Tititea<\/li>\n
- Bonar and Voltar Glaciers, Olivine Ice Plateau, waterfalls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Mount Cook National Park including:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Mt Cook (Aoraki), New Zealand\u2019s tallest mountain<\/li>\n
- Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers<\/li>\n
- Rainforest, braided rivers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nThings to Bring<\/h3>\n
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- Camera<\/li>\n
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This epic flight includes numerous sights such as the Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers, as well as Mount Cook (Aoraki), Mount Aspiring (Tititea) and Milford Sound (Piopiotahi).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":564,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10,8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=200"}],"version-history":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":198,"date":"2016-10-28T03:23:47","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T03:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=198"},"modified":"2017-10-03T20:26:55","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T20:26:55","slug":"mt-cook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/mt-cook\/","title":{"rendered":"Mt Cook"},"content":{"rendered":"
Plus Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier and Tasman Glacier<\/h2>\n
Take a breathtaking flight around Mt Cook, New Zealand\u2019s highest peak. Fly over countless crystal clear lakes and snow clad mountains on your way to view the world famous Fox, Franz and Tasman glaciers deep in the heart of the Southern Alps.<\/p>\n
Highlights<\/h2>\n
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- Mt Cook 12,346ft<\/li>\n
- Fox and Franz Glaciers<\/li>\n
- Tasman Glacier, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere<\/li>\n
- Fly into the heart of the Southern Alps<\/li>\n
- Pristine alpine lakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nWhat to bring<\/h3>\n
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- Camera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Fly deep into the Southern Alps to view the world famous Fox, Franz and Tasman Glaciers and the mighty Mt Cook (Aoraki)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":329,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=198"}],"version-history":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/329"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":196,"date":"2016-10-28T03:22:03","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T03:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=196"},"modified":"2017-11-03T23:47:09","modified_gmt":"2017-11-03T23:47:09","slug":"milford-flyover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/milford-flyover\/","title":{"rendered":"Milford Flyover or Brief Landing"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you don\u2019t have the time to stay for the cruise we offer a brief landing or overfly option for Milford Sound. The flight route is the same only you don\u2019t stay for the cruise.<\/p>\n
Fly to Milford Sound through two of New Zealand\u2019s most picturesque national parks. View alpine lakes nestled amongst soaring snow-capped mountain peaks and pristine glaciers, with vast rainforest and cascading waterfalls visible from every seat!<\/p>\n
Highlights<\/h3>\n
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- Lake Wanaka<\/li>\n
- Mt Aspiring<\/li>\n
- Over 100 glaciers<\/li>\n
- Stunning Alpine lakes<\/li>\n
- Vast rainforests<\/li>\n
- Milford sound the 8th<\/sup> natural wonder of the world<\/li>\n
- Lake Wakapitu<\/li>\n
- Shotover River<\/li>\n
- Informative commentary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nTrip information<\/h3>\n
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- Flights depart from Wanaka and Makarora Airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nWhat to bring<\/h3>\n
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- Camera<\/li>\n
- Sunglasses<\/li>\n
- Insect repellent (for brief landing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Ideal for those with less time but who still want to experience the beauty and wonder of Milford Sound by air.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":256,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10,8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/196"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=196"}],"version-history":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/196\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=196"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=196"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=196"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":192,"date":"2016-10-28T03:18:12","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T03:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=192"},"modified":"2017-06-15T23:41:22","modified_gmt":"2017-06-15T23:41:22","slug":"jetboat-makarora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/jetboat-makarora\/","title":{"rendered":"Jetboat Makarora"},"content":{"rendered":"
Jet Boat \u2013 Uniquely Scenic<\/h2>\n
Explore one of New Zealand\u2019s unique, untouched backcountry rivers in a personal way. Get up close with the Makarora River and surrounding picturesque valley wrapped in New Zealand native bush. <\/p>\n
Highlights<\/h3>\n
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- Journey to the mouth of the Makarora River and headwaters of Lake Wanaka.<\/li>\n
- Explore the glacier fed waters of the clear blue Makarora River and get amongst native bush and pristine ice capped mountains.<\/li>\n
- Your experienced boat driver will provide informative commentary about the history and landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nHistory<\/h3>\n
This area is rich in the history of early pioneers including loggers floating logs all the way to the East Coast. Flax millers and farmers were based in the area. Maori using the valley as a route to and from the West Coast to collect food and Pounamu.<\/p>\n
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Explore one of New Zealand\u2019s untouched backcountry rivers by jet boat. A unique experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/192"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=192"}],"version-history":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/192\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":190,"date":"2016-10-28T03:15:56","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T03:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=190"},"modified":"2017-10-03T20:25:59","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T20:25:59","slug":"blue-pools-nature-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/blue-pools-nature-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Pools Nature Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
Scenic Flight of Discovery ……………Pure Wilderness<\/h3>\n
30 minute scenic flight encompassing views of glaciers, Mt Aspiring, waterfalls, river valleys, Mt Awful, Mt Dreadful Mt Castor and Mt Pollux \u2013 all over 7000 feet and up to 10,000 feet. Jumboland, Wonderland, Wilkin Valley and many more highlights including the remote Siberia Valley \u2013 the circular flight path returns you to Makarora to continue on your adventure. Window seats for all<\/p>\n
Walk – Clean Air, Clear Water …………..Pure Nature<\/h3>\n
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 and 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 and voted by visitors to NZ as a \u201cmust do\u201d. From here 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 Department of Conservation forming a track through to link with the Young Valley track. Birdlife, nature and natural quiet are the most noticeable of experiences encountered during your relaxing walk on relatively flat terrain in this special part of the Mt Aspiring World Heritage National Park.<\/p>\n
Jet boat – Uniquely Scenic ……………….Pure Fun<\/h3>\n
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 during your jet boat safari 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.<\/p>\n
Experience a true New Zealand wilderness adventure. Fly, Walk, and Jet boat through New Zealand\u2019s most spectacular Alpine environment on an adventure like no other.<\/p>\n
Highlights<\/h2>\n
Fly<\/h3>\n
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- Amongst Alpine valleys<\/li>\n
- Over beautiful mountain lakes and waterfalls<\/li>\n
- Past spectacular glaciers and snowcapped mountains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nWalk<\/h3>\n
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- Across open tussock flats<\/li>\n
- Amongst vibrant native rainforest<\/li>\n
- Surrounded by incredible mountain vistas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nJet Boat<\/h3>\n
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- Crystal clear glacial mountain river<\/li>\n
- The ultimate in shallow river jetboating<\/li>\n
- Amongst native bush, pristine river valleys and ice capped mountains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nWhat to bring<\/h3>\n
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- Camera,<\/li>\n
- Wind proof jacket,<\/li>\n
- Suitable hiking footwear,<\/li>\n
- Snacks<\/li>\n
- Depart from Makarora, state highway 6, 45mins north of Wanaka, 1hr 30 mins south of Haast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Fly, Walk, and Jet boat through New Zealand\u2019s most spectacular Alpine environment on an adventure like no other.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":560,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8,9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190"}],"version-history":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":188,"date":"2016-10-28T03:11:56","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T03:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=188"},"modified":"2017-10-03T20:27:58","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T20:27:58","slug":"mt-aspiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/mt-aspiring\/","title":{"rendered":"Mt Aspiring"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Matterhorn of the South<\/h2>\n
View Mount Aspiring (Tititea) and the heart of Mount Aspiring National Park, part of Te Wahipounamu \u2013 South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. Maori named Mount Aspiring (Tititea), which means \u2018steep peak of glistening white\u2019. At 3030 metres high, Mount Aspiring is often called the \u2018Matterhorn of the South\u2019.<\/p>\n
Highlights<\/h3>\n
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- Lake Wanaka and Wanaka Township<\/li>\n
- Treble Cone ski field<\/li>\n
- Matukituki Valley<\/li>\n
- Bonar and Voltar glaciers<\/li>\n
- Mount Aspiring<\/li>\n
- Southern Alps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nTrip Information<\/h3>\n
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- Flights can depart from Makarora and Wanaka Airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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View Mount Aspiring (Tititea) and the heart of Mount Aspiring National Park. Fly over glistening glaciers with a view from every seat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":617,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/188"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=188"}],"version-history":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/188\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/617"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":186,"date":"2016-10-28T03:10:20","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T03:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=186"},"modified":"2017-11-03T23:48:29","modified_gmt":"2017-11-03T23:48:29","slug":"milford-sound-heli-glacier-landing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/milford-sound-heli-glacier-landing\/","title":{"rendered":"Milford Sound & Heli Glacier Landing"},"content":{"rendered":"
Fly further, view more<\/strong> with Southern Alps Air.<\/h2>\n
Fly to Milford Sound through two of New Zealand\u2019s most picturesque national parks. View alpine lakes nestled amongst soaring snowcapped mountain peaks and pristine glaciers, with vast rainforest and cascading waterfalls visible from every seat!<\/p>\n
For the ultimate Milford Sound Experience add a helicopter flight from Milford Sound. The helicopter flies you to Milford\u2019s local glaciers and gets you up close and personal to Milford\u2019s hidden wonders.<\/p>\n
Highlights<\/h2>\n
Flight<\/h3>\n
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- Lake Wanaka<\/li>\n
- Mt Aspiring<\/li>\n
- Over 100 glaciers<\/li>\n
- Stunning Alpine lakes<\/li>\n
- Vast rainforests<\/li>\n
- Milford sound the 8th<\/sup> natural wonder of the world<\/li>\n
- Dart Valley and Glenorchy<\/li>\n
- Lake Wakapitu<\/li>\n
- Shotover River<\/li>\n
- Informative commentary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nCruise<\/h3>\n
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- The length of Milford 16km.<\/li>\n
- Informative commentary.<\/li>\n
- Wildlife incl. seals and penguins.<\/li>\n
- Intimate cruise with limited numbers.<\/li>\n
- Complimentary tea and coffee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nHelicopter Glacier flight<\/h3>\n
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- Majestic Bowen Falls<\/li>\n
- Harrison Valley<\/li>\n
- Breath taking Tutoko Glacier<\/li>\n
- Landing on the glacier if weather permits<\/li>\n
- Return via Turners Pass and Age Glacier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Wind proof jacket (for the cruise)<\/li>\n
- Snacks\/Lunch (no food on the boat)<\/li>\n
- Insect repellant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The ultimate Milford Sound Experience; the helicopter flies you to Milford\u2019s local glaciers and gets you up close and personal to it’s hidden wonders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":574,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10,8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=186"}],"version-history":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/574"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":180,"date":"2016-10-27T23:12:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T23:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=180"},"modified":"2017-10-03T20:24:50","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T20:24:50","slug":"siberia-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southernalpsair.co.nz\/siberia-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Siberia Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
Fly – 25min, Walk – 3hrs, Jetboat – 30min<\/h2>\n
Experience a true New Zealand wilderness adventure. Fly, Walk, and Jet boat through New Zealand\u2019s most spectacular alpine environment on an adventure like no other.<\/p>\n
Highlights<\/h2>\n
Fly<\/h3>\n
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- Amongst alpine valleys<\/li>\n
- Over beautiful mountain lakes and waterfalls<\/li>\n
- Past spectacular glaciers and snowcapped mountains.<\/li>\n
- Land in a truly remote back country valley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nWalk<\/h3>\n
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- Camera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Flights can depart from Makarora and Wanaka Airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Camera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Mount Cook National Park including:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Mount Aspiring National Park including:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) and Mitre Peak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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