Kayak across Lake Mapourika’s reflective water and take in the panoramic views of the surrounding tall peaks and glaciers. Once on the far side you will enter a kiwi sanctuary set amongst some of Westland’s oldest untouched rainforest.

Enjoy a helicopter ride over spectacular scenery. From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 20-minute flight explores the icefalls on either the Franz Josef or Fox Glaciers. Experience the seclusion of a snow landing in this largely inaccessible alpine region.

Or Heli Hike on a Glacier, a once in a lifetime experience. After a thrilling flight, high above the rugged terrain, you will land on the glacier, ready to undertake up to two hours guided glacier hike. Your friendly guide will lead you through some of the most pristine and awe-inspiring glacier scenery in the world. He will choose your route carefully as you go and, with an eye for the most spectacular ice formations, you’ll soon be making your way through an extraordinary land of towering peaks and glistening blue ice.

Twizel will be your final stop-off point before you head into the Mt Cook National Park. There is a good range of shops here to stock up on goodies for the rest of your journey into the National Park. Your journey from Twizel takes you up the shoreline of Lake Pukaki with some stunning views of the Southern Alps and Aoraki/Mt Cook which will leave you breathless. It’s a further hour from Twizel to Mt Cook Village.

There are scenic flights available by helicopter or fixed wing aircraft, and if you wish to have a glacial adventure, we highly recommend the Glacier Explorers excursion on Lake Tasman at the base of the Tasman Glacier.

Be sure you make a photo stop at Lake Tekapo, a beautiful turquoise coloured lake and visit the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of the lake. This is one of the most photographed churches in the world made of stone and sand from around the lake