Activity Details
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wynyard Crossing, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Meet your pilot at Wynyard Quarter in central Auckland. After a safety briefing, board an 8-seater De Havilland Beaver seaplane. Your pilot provides you with a radio headset, which you can use to hear about the sights from your pilot during the flight.
Your pilot cruises into the center of Auckland Harbour for takeoff. Enjoy looking at the yachts and city skyline from the water. Then soar into the air and head over Lake Pupuke and the suburb of Takapuna to Rangitoto Island, home to one of Auckland’s most iconic landmarks. The island formed after a series of eruptions between 550 and 600 years ago, making it Auckland’s youngest volcano. Crane your neck to look out the window at the crater as your plane passes just 500 feet (150m) above Rangitoto. Your flight continues over Motutapu Island..
Circle back toward Auckland Harbour by way of Motuihe Island. The heritage site contains ancient Maori archaeological artifacts, a historic cemetery and military installations from both world wars. Your pilot then loops around Brown’s Island crater, one of the best preserved volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field.
Your guide will then proceed to point out more Auckland sites before landing down near the Harbour Bridge where you will taxi back to shore safely.
Transition from natural to urban scenery when you cruise over Auckland Harbour for a one-of-a-kind view of city landmarks like the colossal Sky Tower that rises 1,076 feet (328m). Your pilot then gently lands the seaplane on the water, and taxis you back to shore.
After a memorable 15-minute flight, your tour ends with return to your starting point. Expect the entire experience to take about 40 minutes total.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Auckland Harbour Bridge, Curran St, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Scenic Fly Over
Pass By: Rangitoto Island, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Scenic Fly Over
Pass By: Motutapu Island, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Scenic Fly Over
Pass By: Hauraki Gulf, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Scenic Fly Over
Stop At: SkyTower, Victoria Street Corner Federal Streets, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
Scenic Fly Over
Itinerary
Departure Point: Wynyard Quarter, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Return Details: Returns to original departure point
:Tour option details are as follows
Morning Flight 10:30:
Option Descriptions: Flight departs at 10am. You are required to check-in 20 minutes prior
Option Departure Time: 10:30 AM
Afternoon Flight 15:30:
Option Descriptions: Flight departs at 3:30pm. You are required to check-in 20 minutes prior
Option Departure Time: 3:30 PM
Inclusions
- Seaplane experience
- Live commentary on board
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Go Pro video (available for purchase)
- Hotel drop-off
Change & Refund Policies
- Free cancellation at or before 00:01 at least 2 days before the date of use
- Cancellations made after 00:01 at least 2 days before the date of use will incur a cancellation fee of 100%
- Partial cancellation of this booking is not permitted
- If you need to change your booking, please cancel and rebook
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How to Use It
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it
- Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.
Activity Essentials
Traveller Information
Infant: Age 0 to 1
Adult: Age 12 to 99
Child: Age 2 to 11
Important Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Government contact tracing app QR code is available.
