Scenic Flights & Adventures
Southern Alps Scenic
Fly from Hokitika airport over farm land for a short time then climb into the
Southern Alps.
Take in 360 degree views of the Tasman Sea & Southern Alps. Fly through the alpine environment & perhaps see a Chamois.
Return to Hokitika overflying the famous Hokitika gorge with its turquoise water.
Flight details
Flight Time: 30 minutes Tour Duration: 1.0 Hours.
Wilkinson Glacier & Whitcombe Valley
Fly Southeast from Hokitika Airport, climbing gently before heading into the
Southern Alps.
Take in views of remote rivers, sheer cliff faces with hanging glaciers.
Overfly the stunning snowfields of Southern Alps wilderness areas.
Return to Hokitika via the Southern Alps taking in views of more glaciers before descending to Hokitika.
Flight details
Flight Time: 45 minutes Tour Duration: 1.2 Hours.
Mt Cook & Glaciers
Fly Southeast from Hokitika Airport, climbing gently before heading into the Southern Alps.
Take in views of remote rivers, sheer cliff faces with hanging glaciers. Overfly the stunning snowfields of the Garden of Eden & Garden of Allah wilderness areas.
Continue south to get a an upclose view of Aoraki/Mt Cook & Mt Tasman. Overfly the stunning Franz Joseph Glacier Neve & Geike Snowfields. Descend down Fox Glacier before returning to Hokitika along the rugged West Coast coastline.
Flight details
Flight Time: 1hr 20 minutes Tour Duration: 2.0 Hours.
Ivory Lake
Depart Hokitika airport to the South East. Overfly remote rivers before climbing into the Southern Alps. Overfly alpine huts & stunning mountain scenery. Return to the helicopter & fly down the Waitaha River before heading north to return to Hokitika.
flight details
Flight Time: 50 minutes Tour Duration: 1.3 Hours.