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This exclusive New Zealand combo experience combines a helicopter flight, glacier landing, and thrilling skydive. Begin your journey with a 30-minute helicopter ride, soaring above the stunning Southern Alps. Marvel at breathtaking views of the Tasman Glacier - New Zealand’s longest glacier - while flying over lush native rainforests and the majestic peaks of Aoraki Mount Cook. After landing on the glacier, prepare for an exhilarating skydive from 13,000 feet at Skydive Franz. Experience the rush of free-falling over dazzling alpine landscapes, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Departing from Franz Josef Heliport, this adventure guarantees unparalleled sights and...

Immerse in the serene beauty of the Southern Alps with an exclusive helicopter flight featuring a glacier landing and a private picnic. Depart from Franz Josef Heliport and cross the main divide, taking in stunning views of Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, La Peruse and Balfour Glaciers, and lush native rainforest. Marvel at the snow-capped peaks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Tasman as you land on the Tasman Glacier. Enjoy a private snow picnic with local cuisine amidst breathtaking alpine scenery, perfect for memorable photos and videos. Afterward, your helicopter will return, flying past New Zealand’s highest peak and over the rainforest, concluding a truly unforgettable kiwi experience.

You will fly over the Mount Cook National Park before landing on the longest glacier in New Zealand - The Tasman Glacier. Encounter the fresh alpine air as you land at around 1,200m above sea level and spend up to 2 hours in the mountains. This is a guided and interpretive trek on the 'white ice'. As your crampons bite into the ice, you will trek on gentle undulating terrain, below the highest peaks of the Southern Alps (Aoraki and Mount Tasman). On your return flight you will fly close by the massive 1,000m high Hochstetter Icefall as your adventure nears its end. This is an unforgettable experience. Operates three times daily from October to April.

Discover breathtaking landscapes that incorporate both coastal and mountainous vistas while exploring the Great Taste Cycle Trail in the renowned Nelson/ Tasman region. This itinerary has all the trademarks of a great introductory cycling journey - inspiring scenery, quiet back country roads, flat cycle trails and long easy downhill runs. This tour allows exploration of the coast and hinterland alike, by bike, foot and a sailing excursion - and time to visit craft galleries, breweries, cottage industries, wineries and a very unusual themed museum. This tour includes 4 dinners, 6 lunches, 6 breakfasts, accommodation, support vehicle and a 24/7 expert guide. Bike/e-Bike hire is available.

Tasman’s Great Taste Trail is one of New Zealand’s Great Rides. We incorporate this trail into our 5 day Tasman Great Taste and Golden Bay Explorer Cycle Tour. Not only do you enjoy the Great Taste Ride but the opportunity to cycle at the 'Top of the South", visiting Takaka and Collingwood, for some of the best coastal scenery in New Zealand. Riders will pass vineyards, breweries, orchards and no end of places to stop and enjoy some quality cuisine and great views. The Tasman Great Taste Trail was created as part of a government-led initiative: Nga Harenga – The New Zealand Cycle Trail, developing New Zealand’s best cycle tracks.

Embark on a scenic helicopter tour of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and discover its breathtaking valleys and peaks from the sky. Your adventure begins with a flight over the stunning Tasman Terminal Lake before landing on the picturesque Brass Peak or Liebig Dome. From takeoff, you'll be captivated by exceptional views of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the majestic snow-capped mountain ranges. Soak in the stunning scenery and don’t forget your camera, capture this unforgettable experience. Our knowledgeable pilots provide insightful commentary, enriching your journey with details about the natural landmarks below. Enjoy an alpine landing in the park, with snow-covered sites for most of the year.

Nau mai, haere mai - Welcome to Te Ana. Te Ana Māori Rock Art Centre - View the most significant collection of ancient Māori rock drawings in New Zealand at our tribal Rock Art Centre. Share the stories of Ngāi Tahu, both past and present, with our local guides. Hold an ancient moa bone, see the rock art come to life in the Cave of the Taniwha, or endure the attack of Pouakai the giant eagle. Te Ana Māori Rock Art Site Tours - Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors. Deepen your understanding of Māori rock art and Ngāi Tahu culture as our guides share the stories of our ancestors on the same trails that they once travelled. Journey with us to these special places and let the past come to...

Revitalise your body and recharge your mind in the beautiful, calm space of our Glacial Day Spa. Our expert staff are skilled in a wide range of treatments designed to enhance your health and wellbeing. Try an indulgent facial to reveal glowing, healthy skin or experience the healing benefits of a massage. Manicures, pedicures, waxing & tinting are also available. We’re proud to stock Pure Fiji products.

Experience the total relaxation of soaking in hot water in an alpine environment 720 metres above sea level. Our three hot pools are filled from an underground source near Tekapo; while the water is not geothermal it is exceptionally pure. Temperatures range from 36.5 to 38.5 degrees Celsius. Our pools are named and shaped in honour of the Mackenzie Region’s iconic lakes: Ohau, Pukaki and Tekapo. Each pool has benched seating, so you can sit back and relax in comfort. Ohau has water curtains for a light, soothing effect while Pukaki has massage jets to relieve those aches and pains. Our hottest pool, Tekapo, is a calming, adults-only space with inspiring views of Lake Tekapo and the Two...

Ice Skating is great fun for everyone. Tekapo Springs has one of the most scenic ice rinks in New Zealand with lake, forest and mountain views. The rink also hosts exciting ice hockey games, figure skating, and the traditional winter sport of curling. Get active and have fun then warm up in our onsite Altitude 720 Cafe & Bar.

Plenty of competitive fun for everyone. Challenge your friends and see who is closest to par.

Looking for a rush? Tekapo Springs Snow Tube is an exciting activity for all. What is snow tubing? Simple, it involves you, a tube, and a 150 metre downhill snow slope. Put these together and you get an adrenaline pumping ride. Great fun for all ages and a must do for any trip to Tekapo Springs. Our magic carpet will take you from the bottom of the park to the top in no time to do it all again. Have a thrilling time, enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain views and recharge in the onsite Altitude 720 Café & Bar afterwards.

Tekapo Star Gazing combines the stunning Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve with the soul-warming hot pools of Tekapo Springs. A 1.5-hour tour, the first half begins with an introduction to the night sky with our stargazing guides, and is complemented by looking through high-powered telescopes pointed at interesting features of the night sky. During poor weather, the tour is inside, using Oculus Go virtual reality headsets to take you on a journey through the universe. Then let the real world melt away as you relax in the hot pools on a floating hammock to ensure easy sky viewing. You'll feel like you’re floating among the stars while your guide tells stories that combine...

Your alpine odyssey lifts off from Lake Tekapo, rising above the turquoise waters and golden tussocks of the Mackenzie Basin, before heading towards the Southern Alps. As the rolling hills of the great high country farms give way to glacier-fed lakes and icy torrents, the flight travels over the deep glaciated valleys of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Known to Māori as Aoraki (the cloud piercer), New Zealand’s tallest mountain looms over a vast wilderness. Thrill to close-ups of the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest glacier - a dynamic, ancient river of blue ice, giant seracs, jagged crevasses, and the famed Hochstetter Icefall. Land in the mountains to admire the vistas, snap some...

You fly in to your drop off point on a remote part of the glacier. Your guide will outfit you with special ice spikes for your feet, called crampons, which are designed for glacier conditions. Then you’ll explore ice formations, following your guide as s/he cuts steps in the glacier, using skills handed down from New Zealand’s mountain pioneers. Your trip finishes with another spectacular scenic flight back to our Aoraki/Mt. Cook base. Time on the ice is up to 2 hours, weather permitting. Cost includes two scenic flights, guide, quality leather boots, socks, gators, snow shoes, harness (if required), walking poles, jacket & over-trousers and gloves.

The thrill of the Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli Hike with Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters. This unique journey combines a scenic helicopter flight over Aoraki/Mt Cook with an unforgettable exploration of New Zealand’s largest glacier. In summer, your guide will provide crampons for navigating the icy terrain, while winter offers options for snowshoeing or a combination of both. After fitting your gear, you’ll venture onto the glacier, discovering amazing ice formations and following your guide, who uses skills passed down from New Zealand’s mountain pioneers. Each hike is unique, as the glacier is constantly changing, and you’ll spend up to 2 hours on the ice, weather permitting.

The Akaroa Walk is an icon among New Zealand walking tours. At 40 km, it is a very achievable journey over 3 days of fantastic scenery, taking you from Christchurch, the Gateway to the South Island, to the charming historic settlement of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula. This tour offers spectacular panoramic views from the crest of the Crater Rim walkway, a stroll amongst ancient totara forest on the Otepatotu Reserve Track and a close-up view of the twin volcanic craters of the Lyttelton and Akaroa Harbours and the many smaller bays and coves that surround them. The tour includes all meals and accommodation , portage of luggage and the services of a knowledgeable local guide throughout.

Take in awe-inspiring views of New Zealand’s alpine scenery on your stunning helicopter flight. Watch for the Tasman Glacier lake and marvel at the spectacular Hochstetter Icefall. On this trip you receive personalized ice climbing instruction. Using ice tools and the front points of your crampons, you climb vertical and at times overhanging ice walls and pinnacles always safely secured by a top rope attached to your harness. A good fitness level is required but no experience necessary. Cost includes two scenic flights, guide, specialised mountaineering boots, climbing boots, socks, gators, crampons, ice axes, technical gear, walking poles, jacket and over-trousers, gloves, special...

The ultimate Southern Alps aerial tour with Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters for an unforgettable experience. This breathtaking helicopter or ski plane adventure takes you across the Main Divide to the West Coast, offering stunning views of the magnificent Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. As you track north along the Tasman Sea, you’ll recross the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps before landing on the Tasman Glacier. Marvel at the picturesque Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park as you fly south down the Tasman, navigating through the Grand Plateau and the impressive Hochstetter Icefall while gliding beneath the east face of Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Join chef Fiona in her rural cook's kitchen to prepare a seasonal feast inspired by the wild Kaikōura landscape, from ingredients you've harvested and foraged from her extensive gardens. To ensure you’ll be cooking with only the freshest produce available, the menu is created the day prior, after Fiona has wandered through the garden. The day begins with an introduction to the kitchen and the menu for the day, while enjoying a cup of locally roasted coffee, New Zealand tea and freshly baked goods. Then forage and harvest fresh ingredients from the Hapuku Kitchen gardens, returning to the kitchen to prepare the seasonal feast. Relax and enjoy everything you've prepared, paired with locally...