Wings and Water (Te Anau) Limited
An application by Wings and Water (Te Anau) Limited for float plane aircraft landings in Fiordland National Park has been approved.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application from:

Application Details

Applicant: Wings and Water (Te Anau) Limited
Location of Proposed Activity: Lakes throughout Fiordland National Park and at North Mavora Lake
Concession type: Licence
Summary of Proposal: The Applicant has applied to utilise two aircraft to undertake float plane landings at lakes throughout Fiordland National Park and at North Mavora Lake. The activity includes take-off and landings for scenic flights, to transport tourists, trampers, hunters and fishermen, and to undertake vessel support in the Fiords. The term applied for is 15 years. The Applicant is an existing operator in the area.

Application documents:

How to make a submission

Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.

Submissions closed on 9 July 2025.

Decision

This application has been approved.

Contact

If you have any questions about the application or the submission process, you can contact Olivia Graham, Senior Permissions Advisor.

Email: DNSubmissions@doc.govt.nz