Information and Bookings
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9am-5pm daily
0800 588 885 (NZ)
+64 3 525 8725
info@goldenbayair.co.nz
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Scenic Flights
Elevate your senses! Take a Golden Bay Air scenic flight from Takaka,
Motueka or Nelson Airport. From the golden beaches of the Abel Tasman
and the mighty peaks of Kahurangi to the extraordinary landscapes of
the Wharariki sea arches and Farewell Spit, you are spoiled for choice.
Every passenger is seated in a comfortable window seat offering outstanding
photo opportunities. Our two-way headsets allow you to listen to the
pilot's informative commentary and talk to fellow passengers and the
pilot.
Scenic Flight Route Information
We offer daily scheduled flights from Takaka and on-demand flights (with a minimum of 2 fares) from
Takaka, Motueka or Nelson.
Click on your departure point below to view our
scenic flight routes
Daily Scheduled Scenic Flight from Takaka
Our best value scheduled scenics can be booked online by clicking 'Book Online...' then choosing 'Package' on the booking screen.
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Golden Bay Highlights. Scheduled: 11:00am daily
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Fly the Bay's sheltered shoreline across to the famous sea arches at Wharariki Beach. Trace
the dunes and lakes the length of Farewell Spit to the lighthouse before heading to the golden sand beaches and vivid waters of Abel Tasman coastline. Return via Takaka Hill —the "marble mountain"—with a glipse down Harwoods Hole. This great value scenic can be booked online or by contacting us. Flight requires 2 fares minimum to proceed.
Flight time approximately 60 minutes
Allow 90 minutes for the whole experience
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Scheduled

$159pp
On-demand

$229pp

$179pp
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On-demand Scenic Flights from Takaka
Or choose your own stunning aerial tourplease phone or email to book an on-demand flight or custom quote a route of your own design. |
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Quick Buzz
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Experience the thrill of flying with this short hop over
Takaka township, Pohara Beach, Port Tarakohe and the old
cement works. Witness how the lush Takaka Valley is protected
by the rapidly rising ranges of Abel Tasman and Kahurangi
National Parks.
Flight time approximately 10 minutes
Allow 40 minutes for the whole experience |
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$50pp

$35pp
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Abel Tasman Flight
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Abel Tasman is gorgeous from the air. Fly over golden
sand beaches and tidal estuaries fringed by native forest
and azure waters. Spot granite outcrops, cascading waterfalls
and secluded huts. Return via Takaka Hill and glimpse
the depths of Harwoods Hole.
Flight time approximately 40 minutes
Allow 1 hour 10 minutes for the whole experience
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$169pp

$119pp
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West Coast Flight
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View dramatic rock stacks and sheer cliffs towering over
the tumbling Tasman Sea near Wharariki Beach. Return via
the striking limestone escarpments and remote green farmlands
bordering the rugged west coast. Highly recommended...
Flight time approximately 50 minutes
Allow 1 hour 20 minutes for the whole experience
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$199pp

$149pp
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Farewell Spit Flight
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Follow the Bay's sheltered shoreline around to the exposed
coastal landscape at the base of Farewell Spit. Then trace
the dunes and lakes up the Spit to the refuge of its lighthouse.
Return via the northern bays of Abel Tasman.
Flight time approximately 50 minutes
Allow 1 hour 20 minutes for the whole experience
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Kahurangi Peaks Flight
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Fly up the Antoki Valley and over New Zealand's highest hydo
lakethe Cobbwith spectacular views to Mt Arthur.
Witness valleys carved by ancient glaciers, remote goldmining
dams and spectacular mountain scenery including the aptly
named 'Dragons Teeth'.
Flight time approximately 50 minutes
Allow 1 hour 20 minutes for the whole experience
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Golden Bay Highlights Flight
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Fly the Bay's sheltered shoreline across to the famous sea arches at Wharariki Beach. Trace
the dunes and lakes the length of Farewell Spit to the lighthouse before heading to the golden sand beaches and vivid waters of Abel Tasman coastline. Return via Takaka Hill —the "marble mountain"—with a glipse down Harwoods Hole.
Flight time approximately 60 minutes
Allow 90 minutes for the whole experience
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$229pp

$179pp
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Golden Bay Grand Tour
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For the ultimate flight experience, add all four incredible
flights together—towering Kahurangi Peaks, wild West
Coast, the shifting sand dunes of Farewell Spit and golden
Abel Tasman beaches. This flight has the most variety
of any scenic flight in New Zealand!
Flight time approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
Allow 1 hour 50 minutes for the whole experience
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$299pp

$229pp
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Scenic Flight Routes from Motueka
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Abel Tasman Flight: 35mins
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Depart the organised pattern of orchards and vinyards
surrounding Motueka to cross the Marble Mountain Takaka
Hill. Passing over the Canaan Downs, (a Lord of the Rings filming location) take a glimpse down
the dark depths of Harwoods Hole. Return via Abel Tasman's
forest-fringed golden sand beaches and azure waters.
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$239pp

$159pp
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Kahurangi/Abel Tasman Flight: 55mins
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Climb up to the marble karst landscape of Mount Arthur
to view New Zealand's highest hydo lakethe Cobb
Reservoir. Witness valleys carved by ancient glaciers,
remote goldmining dams and spectacular mountain scenery
including the aptly named Dragons Teeth. Return via
inviting beaches and bays
of the Abel Tasman.
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$319pp

$209pp
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Farewell Spit/Abel Tasman Flight:
65mins |
Even those short on time can capture the unique formation
that is Farewell Spit. Fly over Takaka Hill and Golden
Bay to the Wharariki sea arches, then trace the dunes
and lakes up the Spit to the refuge of its lighthouse.
Return via the sheltered coves of the Abel Tasman. |
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$359pp

$239pp |
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Marlborough Sounds Flight:
70mins |
A circuit of the flooded valleys, islands and peninsulas that make up the Marborough Sounds—includes D’Urville Island and the outer Sounds, Mount Stokes, Pelorous, Keneperu and Queen Charlotte Sounds, returning via Picton and Havelock with views over Cook Strait to the North Island. |
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$379pp

$249pp |
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Nelson Lakes Flight:
90mins
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Explore some of the most interesting sections of Kahurangi National Park including Mount Owen (LOTR location), up Lake Rotoroa to Lakes Constance and Blue Lake (clearest water in the world) and fly amongst the highest peaks in the Park. Return via Lake Rotoiti and the curiously barren Red Hills on the Richmond Range.
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$449pp

$299pp
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Golden Bay Grand Tour: 90 mins
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For the ultimate experience, why not sample all our Golden Bay routes? Fly over jagged mountains in
Kahurangi to the sheer limestone cliffs and tumbling ocean
on the West Coast. Then trace the dunes and lakes of Farewell
Spit and return via the golden beaches of Abel Tasman.
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$449pp

$299pp
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Rates are minimum 2 fares |
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Scenic Flight Routes from Nelson
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Abel Tasman Flight: 50mins
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Leave the city behind and cross the orchards and vinyards
surrounding Motueka to cross the Marble MountainTakaka
Hill. Passing over the Canaan Downs, (a Lord of the Rings filming location) take a glimpse down
the dark depths of Harwoods Hole. Return via Abel Tasman's
forest-fringed golden sand beaches and azure waters.
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$369pp

$239pp |
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Kahurangi/Abel Tasman Flight: 70mins
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Climb up to the marble karst landscape of Mount Arthur
to view New Zealand's highest hydo lakethe Cobb
Reservoir. Witness valleys carved by ancient glaciers,
remote goldmining dams and spectacular mountain scenery
including the aptly named 'Dragons Teeth'. Return via
the Takaka Valley and Harwoods Hole.
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$449pp

$299pp
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Farewell Spit/Abel Tasman Flight:
80mins |
Even those short on time can capture the unique formation
that is Farewell Spit. Fly over Takaka Hill and Golden
Bay to the Wharariki sea arches, then trace the dunes
and lakes up the Spit to the refuge of its lighthouse.
Return via the sheltered coves of the Abel Tasman. |
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$479pp

$329pp |
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Marlborough Sounds Flight: 60mins |
Pass by Nelson port and boulder bank to view the tidal
surges at French Pass, seperating D'Urville Island with
the mainland. Witness the bewildering network of flooded
valleys that make up the Marlborough Sounds before returning
via Picton and Havelock. |
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$389pp

$269pp |
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Nelson Lakes Flight:
90mins |
Explore some of the most interesting sections of Kahurangi National Park including Mount Owen (LOTR location), up Lake Rotoroa to Lakes Constance and Blue Lake (clearest water in the world) and fly amongst the highest peaks in the Park. Return via Lake Rotoiti and the curiously barren Red Hills on the Richmond Range. |
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$509pp

$399pp |
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Grand Tour: 100mins
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For the ultimate experience, why not sample all our Golden Bay routes? Fly over jagged mountains in
Kahurangi to the sheer limestone cliffs and tumbling ocean
on the West Coast. Then trace the dunes and lakes of Farewell
Spit and return via the golden beaches of Abel Tasman.
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$549pp

$449pp
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Rates are minimum 2 fares |
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Fox Glacier, Mount Tasman and
Mount Cook
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Scenic Flights Beyond Golden Bay
Why not venture further afield. The West Coast is a short hop from
Takaka and Mount Cook and the glaciers are within 1.5 hours scenic flight.
Discuss you ideas with us...
Bookings
Please phone or email
to book your scenic flight.
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