flight plan costs
Turbo From the IFIS web site
Internet Flight Information Service (IFIS) is free of charge except for filing VFR flight plans
• Fax On Demand is free
• VFR flight plans on the Internet cost NZ$4.50 + GST
• VFR flight plans filed by phone, fax or on frequency cost NZ$6.50 + GST
Sarwatch is not available anymore.
Agree with the others on the South Island flying, but would recommend that you do grab a local pilot to fly with you if it is the first time in mountains. It is not hard but different if you are used to big spaces.
Lots of good places to fly to, PM me if you want some more info.
Regards Pionty