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Southern Alps Air Limited

Wanaka · Wanaka, New Zealand

Southern Alps Air operates from Wanaka and describes itself as Wanaka's only locally owned and operated scenic flight company, with more than 50 years of operating heritage in the Southern Lakes.

The company runs fixed-wing scenic flights across the Southern Alps including Milford Sound fly-cruise-fly and fly-land-cruise options, Mt Aspiring and Glaciers flights, Mt Cook scenics, and the multi-mode Siberia Experience which combines a flight with a bush walk and a jet boat safari. Charter and commercial aviation services are also offered.

Services

Scenic flightsCharter

Pricing

Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly + Glaciers (4 hrs) NZ$600; Milford Flight + Landing & Glaciers (2.5 hrs) $520; Mt Aspiring & Glaciers (1 hr) $390

Pricing is indicative. Confirm with the operator before booking.

Activities

AirstripsFixed Wing LandingHelicopter Landings

DOC concessions

Active permits to operate on public conservation land.

  • 36700-AIR Airstrips, Helicopter Landings (Central Otago (SSI); South Westland (WSI))
  • PAC-14-06-451-17 Airstrips, Fixed Wing Landing (Te Anau (SSI))

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