Scenic Flights from Motueka
Motueka is the southern gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. Fly from Motueka Airport with Golden Bay Air to view the golden beaches and tourqoise sea the Abel Tasman is renowned for.
Those with limited time don't need to miss out on picturesque landscapes further afield in Golden Bay. You can still experience the sweeping dunes of Farewell Spit, the iconic Whaririki Sea Arches on the West Coast or the grand mountains of Kahurangi National Park or Nelson Lakes National Park.
Or treat yourself to the ultimate “Three Parks” tour—Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes, and Kahurangi.
On-demand scenic flight options
Fly Abel Tasman
Depart the organised pattern of orchards and vineyards 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. An expansive view of Golden Bay's secret green valleys and clear rivers awaits, before you trace the beautiful golden sand bays, estuaries and azure waters of the glorious Abel Tasman National Park.
| Flight time | 35 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $349pp |
Fly Kahurangi/Abel Tasman
Climb up to the marble karst landscape of Mount Arthur to view New Zealand's highest hydro lake—the 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.
| Flight time | 55 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $459pp |
Fly Farewell Spit/Abel Tasman
Even those short on time can experience the windswept and spectacular sand formation that is Farewell Spit, one of the world's longest natural sandbars. Cross the orchards and vineyards surrounding Motueka to climb ‘Marble Mountain’—Takaka Hill. Take a glimpse down the dark depths of Harwoods Hole then sidle past Kahurangi mountains over Golden Bay's secret green valleys and clear rivers to the west coast and dramatic Wharariki sea arches. Trace the dunes and lakes up the Spit to the refuge of its lighthouse. Return via sheltered golden sand bays, estuaries and azure waters of the glorious Abel Tasman National Park.
| Flight time | 65 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $519pp |
Fly Golden Bay Grand Tour
The ultimate experience, Golden Bay Air's Grand Tour scenic flight covers the whole North-west corner of the South Island! Fly over jagged mountains in Kahurangi to sheer limestone cliffs and tumbling ocean on the West Coast. Circle the extraordinary Wharariki Sea Arches before tracing the dunes and lakes of Farewell Spit. Return via the golden beaches of Abel Tasman. This is a one of a kind flight in Aotearoa New Zealand.
| Flight time | 75 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $569pp |
