Fly over Lake Te Anau with mountain views on Scenic Flight
Te anau, New Zealand • 
Must Do
Must Do
Best months to visit
Jan, Feb, Dec
8°C – 16°C, warm temperatures with moderate rainfall, high crowds, peak season
8°C – 16°C, warm temperatures with moderate rainfall, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Accessible; assistance available for boarding.
Accessible; assistance available for boarding.
Value for money
Medium
Views were amazing, but the price was a bit high.
Views were amazing, but the price was a bit high.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Breathtaking Scenery
Couples found the views stunning and romantic, perfect for a special trip.
Unforgettable Flight
Visitors felt the flight was a truly memorable experience and highly recommend it.
Amazing Adventure
Couples enjoyed the unique perspective and the chance to explore Fiordland.
Weather Dependent
Travelers were concerned about potential cancellations due to unpredictable weather.
Short Duration
Some couples felt that the shorter flight options were over too quickly.
Pricey Experience
Couples thought the scenic flights were expensive, but worthwhile for the views.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
In-depth experience
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
HIGH
9-18°C
Warm temperatures with moderate rainfall as summer begins.
Warm temperatures with moderate rainfall as summer begins.
Open
High demand; advance booking recommended.
High demand; advance booking recommended.
Recommended
December marks the start of summer with warm weather and increased tourist activity. Scenic flights are popular; booking in advance is advised.
December marks the start of summer with warm weather and increased tourist activity. Scenic flights are popular; booking in advance is advised.
January
HIGH
8-16°C
Warm temperatures with moderate rainfall.
Warm temperatures with moderate rainfall.
Open
High demand; advance booking recommended.
High demand; advance booking recommended.
Recommended
January offers warm weather ideal for scenic flights, but expect higher prices and crowds due to peak tourist season.
January offers warm weather ideal for scenic flights, but expect higher prices and crowds due to peak tourist season.
February
HIGH
8-17°C
Warm temperatures with slightly less rainfall.
Warm temperatures with slightly less rainfall.
Open
High demand; advance booking recommended.
High demand; advance booking recommended.
Recommended
February continues the warm weather suitable for flights, with persistent high tourist activity and prices.
February continues the warm weather suitable for flights, with persistent high tourist activity and prices.
March
MEDIUM
7-16°C
Mild temperatures with moderate rainfall.
Mild temperatures with moderate rainfall.
Open
More availability as crowds decrease.
More availability as crowds decrease.
Recommended
March offers pleasant weather and reduced crowds, making it a favorable time for scenic flights.
March offers pleasant weather and reduced crowds, making it a favorable time for scenic flights.
How to get there
Shuttle
Recommended
Taxi
Recommended
Bike
Boat
Bus
Car
Ferry
Walking
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required