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at Southern Wings we are proud to provide a range of Qualmark endorsed
"Southern Experiences".
Whether you're
a tourist or a born and bred Southlander, contact us today for a
no-obligation quote and see what we can do to show you Southland
as you've never seen it before, or will forget.
Southern Experiences -
Find out for yourself how great the "southern hospitality"
really is by allowing the friendly staff at Southern Experience
assist in planning and guiding you through your southern stay.
Southern Wings
offer visitors to Southern New Zealand, the "Southern Experience",
a range of "Discovery" scenic flights to the following
areas: Catlins Coast, Fiordland and Stewart Island.
Vehicle Repositioning
- See the sights and collect your vehicle at your next destination
by using a customised Discovery Flight Plus Tour.
When you are
limited by:
- Time
- Motor vehicle
rental agreements
- Local knowledge
- Or you feel
uncomfortable about driving
We will collect
you, take you on a guided tour of your choice and move your vehicle*
to a pre-selected pick up point. Allowing you to maintain your schedule
and arrive at your final destination stress and hassle free.
* Conditions
apply.
Discovery
Flights - Here at Southern Wings we offer three Southern Experiences
that will satisfy your appetite for all things Southern.
Catlins Coast
Soar with Southern Wings and experience the magic of the Catlins.
This scenic flight will show you many wonders of the deep south.
Rugged rocky coastlines, and broad beaches are home to a variety
of bird and animal life. You can catch glimpses of wildlife as you
cruise along the coast taking in the breathtaking panoramic views.
Rich in pre-European and recent history, the Catlins will charm
and delight you.
Fiordland
and Southern Lakes
Travel over untamed lands of spectacular scenic beauty on a poignant
journey of discovery. View the site of the first European settlement
and travel on to the fresh alpine climate of Southern Fiordland.
The path we take carries you over bush clad hillsides and valleys
of one of New Zealand’s newest coastal walking tracks, Tuatapere
Hump Ridge Track. Over lakes and rivers to the sea you may see wildlife,
ancient forests and the resting place of a Maori princess. Experience
the raw splendour of the west coast and Southern Lakes of New Zealand,
rich in historical significance and full of interesting geographic
features.
Stewart Island
Rakiura National Park
Sweep across Foveaux Strait, over remote islands and wildlife sanctuaries
to Stewart Island. Spectacular views of sheltered bays, secluded
coves and craggy coastlines surround dense bushlands. Rakiura National
Park reaches across the island and serves to conserve and protect
native flora and fauna. The sleepy seaside village of Oban sits
across the inlet from marine farms that produce some of the finest
Salmon and Mussels found in the world. This quality experience is
completed as your journey winds up, you are carried over the strait
and Southland plains to touch down in the friendly city, Invercargill.
Discovery
Stopovers
You can include a “Discovery Stopover” on any one of Southern
Wings “Discovery Flights”. Recommended lunch stops can
be made at:
- “The
Moth” at Mandeville Airfield, providing an internationally
acclaimed dining experience. The Moth is located beside the Croydon
Aircraft Company’s workshop and museum. It is at this workshop
that crafts men lovingly restore De Havilland vintage bi planes.
- “Church
Hill Café” or “South Seas Hotel” at Oban,
on Stewart Island. It is here that you can sample world famous
seafood dishes fresh from Foveaux Strait. Try Bluff Oysters, Blue
Cod, Whitebait or Mutton Birds in season.
- A variety
of quality dining is available at Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland
National Park and walking capital of the world. The range runs
from “Quaint”, to “Trendy”.
Other lunch
stopovers can be included. Depending on the particular “Discovery
Flight” you choose.
An enormously
popular stopover option is a beach landing and brief walk on Mason
Bay on the west coast of Stewart Island. Why? Just because you can.
This will always be dependant on weather, beach conditions and tides,
which are assessed daily.
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