I've visited Wanaka several times and flown with this company about 4 times and they deserve a good review.
The Siberia Experience combines a bit of flight seeing with hiking and jet boating. The trip starts from Makaroa, which is about a 45 minute drive from Wanaka. That was the trip that got me addicted to the Young-Wilkin river area...
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Ranked #8 of 18 tours in Wanaka
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Scenic flights through New Zealand's breathtaking landscape. Southern Alps Air, operating from the lakeside township of Wanaka and Makarora. Our......
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Scenic flights through New Zealand's breathtaking landscape. Southern Alps Air, operating from the lakeside township of Wanaka and Makarora. Our experienced pilots provide a friendly and professional service. During your chosen flight, enjoy a personalized commentary and uninterrupted views from your window seat.
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We did the Siberia experience.
The plane was out when we arrived at about 9.40 so we had a short wait. We had booked the experience as one, but had to pay separately for the flight and the jetboat return. We got kitted out (with rubber shoes) and then we walked over the road where the Cessna was parked in...
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Our pilot was Dean and he had a great deal of knowledge about the region, the valleys, history and always pointed out interesting spots for us.
We were really lucky and couldnthae had a better day for our flight. The sky was blue and there was no wind. Our flight was super smooth.
Going over the mountains was breathtaking. The...
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Kelli McArthur, Owner at Southern Alps Air, responded to this review
August 31, 2011
Thankyou for taking the time to review the Milford Sound Scenic Flight and Cruise from Wanaka with Southern Alps Air. This circular scenic route has been carefully chosen taking in numerous highlights as you described - close up views of Mt Aspiring and the many many glaciers that you viewed are not included from other departure centres. The scenic journey...
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Farnborough, Hants
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My partner and I were in Wanaka for a skiing trip and wanted to do a Scenic Flight/Cruise to Milford Sound. We visited the I-Site office on the Monday to enquire about possible trips. The staff there were very helpful and found 2 companies who supply such a trip.
The only main difference between the 2 was $10 on the...
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Kelli McArthur, Owner at Southern Alps Air, responded to this review
August 16, 2011
Thank you so much for your detailed review of your experience with Southern Alps Air. Paul and I have been involved in the scenic flight business for many years and if we can believe what our clients tell us The Milford Sound Glacier Flight and Cruise option that you chose is one of the best in the world - some...
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Queenstown, New Zealand
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We did the Mount Aspiring and Glaciers Trip, WOW what an experience! We had perfect weather and got some fantastic photos! I would definitely recommend this trip - check out their website: www.southernalpsair.co.nz
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Kelli McArthur, Front Office Manager at Southern Alps Air, responded to this review
March 21, 2011
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your flight around Mt Aspiring including glaciers. We love showing people the fantastic views from above.
We enjoy seeing clients photos so feel free to email us any of your favorites.
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