Search icon

North Island

Start: Waiheke Aerodrome
Duration: 30 minutes

A Classic Waiheke Island Scenic Flight

Departing from Waiheke Aerodrome, this fixed-wing scenic flight reveals the island’s beauty from above. Within moments of take-off, you’ll be treated to sweeping views of beaches, vineyards and rugged coastline. It’s the perfect short aerial experience to complement your time on the island.

Passengers check in at the Waiheke Wings base prior to departure and receive a full safety briefing. Flights operate daily and require a minimum of two paying passengers. The experience is smooth, scenic and suitable for visitors wanting a unique perspective of Waiheke.

Coastlines, Volcanoes & Gulf Islands from Above

Fly over the charming seaside village of Oneroa and look out toward Rangitoto Island rising from the Hauraki Gulf. The route showcases Waiheke’s southern and eastern coastline, revealing turquoise bays, mussel farms and oyster beds below. It’s a view that truly highlights the island’s connection to land and sea.

From the air, you may also spot Ponui Island, Pakatoa Island and Rotoroa Island. As you descend, enjoy a final sweeping view over Onetangi Beach and its surrounding vineyards. The scenery alone will inspire your next stop on the island.

  • Fixed-wing 30-min scenic flight from Waiheke Aerodrome
  • Safety briefing prior to departure
  • Commentary scenic route
  • Departure location: 171 Carsons Road, Waiheke
  • Check-in required 10 minutes prior to departure
  • Minimum of 2 paying fares required
  • Weather dependent
  • Return to Waiheke Aerodrome
  • Passenger Weight: Auckland Seaplanes requires passengers to provide combined passenger weights. If an individual passengers weight exceeds
    110 kg please inform us at time of booking. Failure to do so may prevent your flight from taking place due to weight and
    balance requirements and may lead to additional costs.
  • Adults: 12 years and over
  • Children: 2-11 years
  • Infants: Under 2 years
  • Cancellations 5 days or more before travel: Full refund**
  • Between 48 hours and 5 days: 50% cancellation fee**
  • Less than 48 hours before travel: No refund

Note: *Refunds exclude credit card or payment fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

Related Tours

Some other tours you might be interested in

Book Now

Sign up to our newsletter for special deals & exciting news.