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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi<br />
Thursday <strong>June</strong> <strong>29</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 25<br />
Air Safaris<br />
Air Safaris has operated scenic flights throughout the World Heritage<br />
National Parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini since<br />
1970. <strong>The</strong> ‘Grand Traverse’ is an experience of a lifetime, recognised<br />
as the premier Aoraki Mount Cook flight-seeing experience and New<br />
Zealand’s “must do” scenic flight. Over 50 minutes, the magnificent<br />
flight encompasses two World Heritage National Parks, glaciers<br />
(Tasman, Fox and Franz Josef) and 200km of New Zealand’s most<br />
memorable and breath-taking scenery.<br />
airsafaris.co.nz<br />
Book Tekapo Holiday Homes<br />
Offering a range of high-quality self-contained accommodation options<br />
in Lake Tekapo. Style special: Receive 20% off when you stay in <strong>June</strong>.<br />
Email booktekapo@xtra.co.nz.<br />
booktekapo.co.nz<br />
GREAT ESCAPES<br />
MAckenzie<br />
counTry<br />
With magical starry nights, brilliant sunny days,<br />
remarkable turquoise blue lakes and stunning snowcapped<br />
mountains, the Mackenzie region has it all.<br />
Mt Dobson Ski Field<br />
With natural dry powdered snow, trails for all abilities and a huge<br />
learner’s area with all-day sun and wide-open runs, Mt Dobson has it<br />
all. <strong>The</strong> café, equipment rental and Snow School, run by a passionate<br />
team of international instructors, ensure you have everything you need<br />
on the mountain.<br />
mtdobson.co.nz<br />
<strong>The</strong> Hermitage<br />
Nestled in the stunning<br />
Aoraki/Mt Cook National<br />
Park, the iconic Hermitage<br />
Hotel is the perfect base<br />
for your next winter<br />
escape. Experience<br />
the Sir Edmund Hillary<br />
Alpine Centre, a Big Sky<br />
<strong>Star</strong>gazing tour or the<br />
Tasman Valley Argo Tour,<br />
then dine in one of the<br />
hotel’s many restaurants,<br />
surrounded by the<br />
wonders of Aoraki/Mt<br />
Cook.<br />
hermitage.co.nz<br />
Tekapo <strong>Star</strong> Gazing<br />
<strong>The</strong> ultimate in stellar relaxation, Tekapo <strong>Star</strong> Gazing is<br />
the Mackenzie Country’s newest offering. Combining the<br />
stunning Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve<br />
with the soul-warming hot pools of Tekapo Springs, the<br />
two-hour experience runs three times, nightly. Through<br />
high-powered telescopes, explore the southern<br />
night sky and learn what many of its prominent features<br />
mean. <strong>The</strong>n, immerse yourself in a 38-degree hot pool<br />
to continue apppreciating uninterrupted views of the<br />
night sky.<br />
tekapostargazing.co.nz<br />
Alpine Guides<br />
Ski the legendary Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides and explore<br />
New Zealand’s largest glacier and its azure ice caves. Make turns down<br />
8-10km ski runs, with professional guides that enable extraordinary<br />
skiing for ordinary skiers! Packages include three spectacular scenic<br />
flights with snow landings, and a picnic lunch in the snow. Flying every<br />
fine day from 1 <strong>June</strong> to 30 September.<br />
skithetasman.co.nz
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