Scenic Flights from Takaka
Takaka Airport is the gateway to extraordinary flightseeing destinations in every direction, making Golden Bay Air’s scenic flights from Takaka some of the most diverse in the country.
Our flights traverse turquoise waters of Abel Tasman National Park, the vast expanse of Farewell Spit, the untamed coastal wilderness of the West Coast and the majestic wilderness of Kahurangi National Park, home to ancient forests and dramatic mountain ranges.
Can’t decide? Our most popular flight, the Golden Bay Highlights scenic tour is is a great value sample of each of the each of the Bay's diverse landscapes. The flight departs Takaka Airport daily and can be booked online.
Scheduled Scenic
Fly Golden Bay Highlights
Follow the Bay's sheltered shoreline westward before crossing to the famous sea arches at Wharariki Beach. Trace the dunes and lakes the length of Farewell Spit to the lighthouse then head to the golden sand beaches and vivid waters of the northern Abel Tasman coastline to Awaroa Bay before heading back to Takaka Airport.
| Flight time | 50 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $269pp |
On-demand scenic flight options
On demand scenic routes cover Farewell Spit, West Coast, Kahurangi Peaks or Abel Tasman. Can't decide? Take our ultimate scenic flight—the Golden Bay Grand Tour—the most diverse and spectacular tour in New Zealand. You can also combine any of our scenic flights to design your own special route.
Fly Abel Tasman
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 | 35 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $199pp |
Fly West Coast
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 | 35 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $199pp |
Fly Farewell Split
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 Separation Point at the north end of Abel Tasman National Park.
| Flight time | 45 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $249pp |
Fly Kahurangi Peaks
Fly up the Anatoki Valley and over New Zealand's highest hydro lake — the Cobb — with 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 | 45 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $249pp |
Fly Combination
Combine any two adjacent routes—Kahurangi peaks, West Coast, Farewell Spit or Abel Tasman and enjoy more wonderful viewing. Double the fun, not the cost!
| Flight time | 65 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $349pp |
Fly Grand Tour
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 | 75 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $399pp |
Fly Quick Buzz
Experience the thrill of flying with this short hop over Takaka township, Pohara Beach, Port Tarakohe and the old cement works to Wainui Bay, the northern entrance to Abel Tasman National Park. Witness how the lush Takaka Valley is protected by the rapidly rising ranges of Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks.
| Flight time | 15 mins | |
| Min 2 fares | $99pp |
