Abel Tasman National Park Flight Seeing
e were very fortunate to participate in two separate Scenic Flights over the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. The first flight was in a Piper Cub where we took off from Motueka and climbed over the Takaka Hill into the Takaka Valley. The valley has it's own natural beauty. From here we turned east and flew home along the beautiful coastline back to Motueka.
The second flight was with Golden Bay Air. This was a spectacular flight north to the top of the South Island flying the length of Farewell Spit, before tracking south to Awaroa, Pohara and back to Takaka.
Golden Bay Air is based at the main Takaka Airport just north of the Takaka township. They have scheduled scenic flights from Takaka but can also operate from Motueka with minimum numbers. Costs per person depends entirely on the number of people travelling.
Scheduled Summer Flights - Golden Bay Air - 50 Minutes $189 per person
From 17 December - 30 April there is a scheduled flight departs Takaka at 11am daily for a 50 minute scenic flight. 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.
Requires minimum of 2 fares. Single passengers may join flights already booked. Call or click 'Book Online...' then choose From 'Takaka' to 'Golden Bay Highlights Scenic Flight' on the booking screen.
For other times of the year contact Golden Bay Air for Charter Flights and other Scenic Flight or scheduled services.
The second flight was with Golden Bay Air. This was a spectacular flight north to the top of the South Island flying the length of Farewell Spit, before tracking south to Awaroa, Pohara and back to Takaka.
Golden Bay Air is based at the main Takaka Airport just north of the Takaka township. They have scheduled scenic flights from Takaka but can also operate from Motueka with minimum numbers. Costs per person depends entirely on the number of people travelling.
Scheduled Summer Flights - Golden Bay Air - 50 Minutes $189 per person
From 17 December - 30 April there is a scheduled flight departs Takaka at 11am daily for a 50 minute scenic flight. 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.
Requires minimum of 2 fares. Single passengers may join flights already booked. Call or click 'Book Online...' then choose From 'Takaka' to 'Golden Bay Highlights Scenic Flight' on the booking screen.
For other times of the year contact Golden Bay Air for Charter Flights and other Scenic Flight or scheduled services.