The Star: June 13, 2019

The Star Thursday June 13 2019
Ski the Tasman
With Alpine Guides
at Mt Cook. The thrill
of 8-10km ski runs,
seracs and azure ice
caves beckons on New
Zealand’s largest glacier.
Perfect for intermediates,
expect green to blue
runs and a relaxed pace,
friendly professional
guides, three spectacular
flights with snow landings
and a picnic lunch on the
snow. Flying every fine
day from 1 July to 30
September.
skithetasman.co.nz
Air Safaris
Filler
Air Safaris has operated scenic flights throughout the
World Heritage National Parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and
Westland Tai Poutini since 1970. The ‘Grand Traverse’ is an
experience of a lifetime, recognised as the premier Aoraki
Mount Cook flight-seeing experience and New Zealand’s
“must do” scenic flight. Over 50 minutes, the magnificent
flight encompasses two World Heritage National Parks,
glaciers (Tasman, Fox and Franz Josef) and 200km of New
Zealand’s most memorable and breath-taking scenery.
airsafaris.co.nz
Tekapo Springs
Need an amazing winter getaway? Try Tekapo Springs for the perfect mix of
relaxation and recreation in the stunning alpine environment of Lake Tekapo!
Soak up the mountain and lake views from the three hot pools, detox in the
steam and sauna rooms or indulge yourself at the luxurious day spa. Keep
up your fitness on the spacious outdoor ice rink, or experience the thrill of a
150-metre snow tube! Warm up in our café and try the in-house 720 coffee
blend, the highest-altitude roasted coffee in New Zealand. By night, soak in the
stars with Tekapo Star Gazing; learn about the amazing southern skies with highpowered
telescopes then slip into a 38°C hot pool and marvel at the universe!
tekaposprings.co.nz
tekapostargazing.co.nz