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Welcome to The Swirl

"Brash yanks are taking over our cargo business!" - Queenstown post reporter

The beauty of New Zealand is breathtaking.  High mountains flanked by green valleys and aqua lakes.  This area is so nice, it was used as the backdrop for the Lord of the Rings movies.  So spectacular, it could only be a fantasy world.  With a population spread across the countryside, Mountain Air has moved in to fill the need for cargo delivery services. 

Welcome to The Swirl!  Our first cargo route in New Zealand.  Get ready to deal with some mountains.  Why is this route called The Swirl?  If you look at the route map, you will see why.  This route has long and short legs.  If you prefer long legs first, begin at Mount Cook and work your way to Queenstown.  If you start in Queenstown, the legs get longer and longer as you go.  Unfortunately, New Zealanders build long runways.  Suggested aircraft for this route would be any prop/turboprop single or twin.  Try to stay low and enjoy the scenery!!

Resources

Map of the area and the route (2 page PDF file - 500kb)

Airport Information for all airports in New Zealand

Route

Depart	Arrive	Screenshot
Queenstown (NZQN)	Glenorchy (NZGN)
Glenorchy (NZGN)	Wanaka (NZWF)
Wanaka (NZWF)	Alexandra (NZLX)
Alexandra (NZLX)	Te Anau (NZTZ)
Te Anau (NZTZ)	Milford Sound (NZMF)
Milford Sound (NZMF)	Mount Cook (NZMC)

 

Real World Shots of the South Island

Glenorchy	Glenorchy	Queenstown	Wanaka	Milford Sound
Mt. Cook and a Porter!	Mt. Cook	Milford Sound	Te Anau	Mt. Cook

Screenshots from along the way (all from FSX)

Queenstown	Queenstown	Queenstown	Glenorchy - LOTR area	Glenorchy
Wanaka	Alexandra	Te Anau	Enroute to Te Anau	Near Milford Sound
Enroute NZMF	NZMF mesh problems	Mt. Cook	Mt. Cook glaciers	Mt. Cook again

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last modified 3/1/08