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The wild terrain of New Zealand is beautiful from any angle, but a scenic flight tour may be one of the most memorable and spectacular ways to take it all in at once.
The activity has become extremely popular over the years partially because it's so easy to partake in the thrill—as many local airports offer scenic tours of the area on crafts that include float planes, helicopters and ski planes. Locum tenens who want to give it a try usually won't have to wait in line and can go on a tour lasting anywhere from 20 minutes to nearly two hours.
You won't want to miss a tour like this because there's so much of the Kiwi landscape that just can't be fully appreciated from the ground—the stark contrast between snow-capped peaks, lush, green valleys and sparkling turquoise waters in particular is best observed from above.
Be sure to check out the North Island's breathtaking 'Volcanic Air Safaris,' and get a glimpse of massive sperm whales with a whale-watching flight from Kaikoura. Fly over the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers and make a snow landing, or combine your scenic tour with a ski run or two. Whichever stretch of New Zealand you fly over, you're likely to remember the trip as one of the highlights of your stay in the country.