Mike,
Another option is NZL.
They have superb training in Mountainous environment and can do all the IFR and NVFR you want.
There are excellent instructors in the north island with more than 10000hrs of bush and longline experience to make you come up to speed fast. In the bottom of the south island there are a couple of great schools teaching guys in all terrain up to and over 10K.
You will also find the conversion further in your favor and get more bang for your buck and some guys will also help with accomodation.
Do a search on the net and if you have any probs mail me and I can find some names for you.
PS: Don't get sucked in by the 'real job prospect' line. Of the oodles of guys that go there, a handful get a shot. You will live at the rock on a pittace of a wage doing 150hrs a year and spending all your cash on accomodation. Surf the net and ask others if you think I am being overly negative. Been there done that.
