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Wanaka Flightseeing

Wanaka Airport | PO Box 105, Wanaka 9343, New Zealand
+64 (0)3 443 8787
Ranked #14 of 22 tours in Wanaka
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Personalized “Flights of Discovery” - The famous Milford Sound flight and cruise with Mount Aspiring, glaciers and Sutherland Falls complimenting the... more » Owner description: Personalized “Flights of Discovery” - The famous Milford Sound flight and cruise with Mount Aspiring, glaciers and Sutherland Falls complimenting the relaxing boat cruise on Milford Sound. Discover the sights of New Zealand’s untouched scenery as you soar over the West Coast glaciers, Mount Cook or remote Doubtful Sound. Flights can be combined with helicopters, jet boats and ski planes to explore fully the stunning New Zealand scenery. « less
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Melbourne
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2010
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We stayed in Wanaka for about 10 days on our annual ski trip and decided to take a scenic flight+boat tour to Milford Sound. It was our 4th trip to South Island in 4 years and we were yet to see it. Driving may not be possible over winter months, so flying is the best if not the only option... More

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Rio Verde, Arizona
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2010
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My wife and I had the most enjoyable sightseeing experience ever in Wanaka, N.Z. with Classic Flights. We had a fantastic flight all around Mt. Aspiring, the pictures are incredible but still cannot capture the breathtaking experience. The next day I flew with Peter on the Tiger Moth, I felt like Charles Lindberg. You can't get a better value anywhere... More

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Nelson, New Zealand
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2010
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From initial contact with Katie at Wanaka Flightseeing through to the end, our trip was perfection. So was the weather, with not a cloud in the sky. The flight over to Milford was stunning. We circled my favourite mountain, Mt Aspiring and even Aoraki/Mt Cook was clearly visible though she is over 150k's away. Flying over the Southern Alps then... More

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Ramsgate, United Kingdom
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2009
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We went on the Milford flight and cruise in December 2009 and it was a fantastic experience. It is expensive (although all the operators seemed to charge the same and many of the trips were cheaper when you booked in NZ rather than booking before your holiday) but I'd say worth every penny. Andy, our pilot was very informative and... More

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Sydney
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2008
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My girlfriend and I did the flight from Wanaka to Milford Sound in Jan 2008. It's a 45 min flight in a little 5 seater plane to Millford Sound, then a 2 hours cruise then the 45min fl;ight back to Wanaka. The views are amazing both in the air and on Milford Sound. My girlfriend wasn't too keen on the... More

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Cannock
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2008
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Milford Sound was high on our list of 'things to do in NZ', but being at the extremities of the south island made it difficult to fit into our tight schedule. The solution was to take a scenic flight from Wanaka. We were very fortunate to enjoy fine weather on the day of our booking. Each leg of the flight... More

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