Aviation Tours

All tours are tailor-made and range from 1-4 days

Southern Majestic (4 days/3 nights)

Day One:

Queenstown, Mt Cook, Franz Josef Glacier, Mt Aspiring, Wanaka

Pick up from Queenstown Airport.
Fly to Mt Cook National Park via Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and the Hunter Valley. Explore New Zealands highest mountain peak along with the Fox, Franz and Tasman glaciers.
Land at Franz Joseph and enjoy a relaxed West Coast lunch
Proceed down the West Coast to Jacksons Bay and up to Mt Aspiring via the Arawiata Valley over the Boner Glacier and following the Matukituki Valley to Lake Wanaka.
Overnight in Lake Wanaka. Experience local cuisine and award winning Central Otago wine.

Day Two:

Wanaka, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound to Te Anau

Fly from Lake Wanaka over the Southern Alps mountain range to Big Bay with a unique landing on a wild West Coast Beach.
Enjoy a short walk along the beach and savour a remoteness and tranquility few have ever experienced.
From here we fly south to the mouth of Milford Sound ("Piopiotahi") – described by Rudyard Kipling as the "eighth wonder of the world". It is said in Maori legends, that the fiords were created not by rivers of ice, but by Tu Te Raki Whanoa, a godly figure who came wielding a magical adze and uttering incantations. Milford Sound is without doubt its finest sculpture. Let yourself be captivated by the breathtaking and awe inspiring views that can best be experienced by air.
We land for a lunch at Milford Sound.
After experiencing this majestic area we continue our flight south to Doubtful Sound ("Patea"), a very large and naturally imposing fiord that lies on the south west corner of the Fiordland National Park and World Heritage Area. When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its vastness and beauty.
From our view above we journey even further south to Dusky Sound - one of the most remote and beautiful, with numerous wooded islands and inlets. The only way to see this particular fiord, is by air.
Then it’s on to Te Anau where we land.
After checking into your accommodation take time out to relax and enjoy the environment.
Before dinner we visit the Fiordland Cinema to watch the 30 minute movie "Ata Whenua - Shadowlands". This movie took 5 years to produce in the World Heritage Park. It is mysterious, evocative, exhilerating and utterly spectacular.

Day Three:

Te Anau to Stewart Island

Today we fly to the southern most point in NZ, Stewart Island which offers the visitor a special experience - a glimpse into a simplier, slower lifestyle in rhythm with the sea and the tides, attuned to the natural world of bush and beach.
Stewart Island was named after William Stewart who in 1809 was aboard the "Pegasus", sailing from Port Jackson, Australia, on a sealing expedition. The National Park is known by one of the Maori names given to the Island. "Rakiura" recalls glowing sunrises and sunsets.
During the afternoon, there will be opportunities to explore Stewart Island further with a selection of activity options, including cod fishing, Ulva Island guided walk, kiwi spotting, or an Island tour.
You will enjoy the views from your accommodation before sampling Stewart Island’s fine seafood and New Zealand wines.

Day Four:

Stewart Island, Catlins Coast, Clutha River Queenstown

After a leisurely breakfast we will fly from this Southern gem along the eastern side of the South Island taking in views of the Catlin Coast famous for the Petrified Forest, Porpoise Bay and Catherdral Caves.
From Nugget Point we track inland to the Clutha River (New Zealands 2nd longest river and one of the worlds fastest flowing) to Cromwell and then following the Kawarau River back to Queenstown.

Price Includes (All Prices are POA)

Personal Guide and Pilot
Accommodation – Wanaka, Te Anau, Stewart Island
3 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
3 Dinners inc local New Zealand wine.
All transfers from airports to accommodation
"Ata Whenua – Shadowlands" movie experience
Personal Photobook of your tour

Not Included

Travel & Medical Insurance
Airfares to and from Queenstown

Booking Conditions:

We reserve the right to alter arrangements as necessary to follow for weather and other circumstances
Classic Flights Ltd shall be exempt from all liability in respect of delay, loss, damage, sickness or injury
Bookings are only accepted on these conditions and responsibilities as outlined above
A 20% deposit is required on booking confirmation of the tour, full payment is due prior to the commencement of the tour

Cancellation Penalty

Cancellation within 30 days prior to departure 10% of the deposit
Cancellation within 7 days prior to departure no refund

Mount Aspiring

West Coast

Milford Sound

Mount Cook

Tasman Glacier