October to April. Your pick of the season.
Tours run through the New Zealand flying season. Dates are arranged around you. Tell us your window and we plan the rest.
Every season has its case.
New Zealand's maritime climate means no month is guaranteed calm, which is why itineraries build in flexibility. Choose the season whose character suits you.
Spring
Snow-capped mountains contrast fresh green pastures, creating spectacular contrasts around the countryside. Crisp air and superb visibility.
Summer
Long sunshine hours and warm summer evenings. New Zealand's summer vacation season, with the lakes at their absolute best.
Autumn
Days shortening, lovely soft evening light, and golden poplars through Central Otago. A photographer's season.
Tour start dates, season by season.
All tours depart Wanaka on the start date shown. The Long White Cloud runs 19 days from the same start dates.
2026 / 2027 Summer Season
| Start (all tours) | Fiordland Explorer ends | Mountain, Island & Ocean ends |
|---|---|---|
| September 29 | October 6 | October 9 |
| October 27 | November 3 | November 6 |
| November 10 | November 17 | November 20 |
| November 24 | December 1 | December 4 |
| December 8 | December 15 | December 18 |
| January 5 | January 12 | January 15 |
| February 16 | February 23 | February 26 |
| March 30 | April 6 | April 9 |
2027 / 2028 Summer Season
| Start (all tours) | Fiordland Explorer ends | Mountain, Island & Ocean ends |
|---|---|---|
| September 14 | September 21 | September 24 |
| September 28 | October 5 | October 8 |
| October 12 | October 19 | October 22 |
| October 26 | November 2 | November 5 |
| November 9 | November 16 | November 19 |
| November 23 | November 30 | December 3 |
| December 7 | December 14 | December 17 |
| January 4 | January 11 | January 14 |
| February 1 | February 8 | February 11 |
| February 15 | February 22 | February 25 |
| February 29 | March 7 | March 10 |
| March 14 | March 21 | March 24 |
| March 28 | April 4 | April 7 |
Dates filling or not quite fitting? Enquire about availability and we will find the window that works.
Your route to booking
Three short legs between today and the left seat of a Cessna over the Southern Alps.
Send an enquiry
Your preferred itinerary, rough dates and who's coming. We reply personally, usually within a day.
We plan together
Availability, licence validation, season advice and any special requests, sorted over a few relaxed emails or a call.
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Lock in your dates with the booking form. From there, the only thing left to organise is your excitement.