Auckland Seaplane Tour
Auckland, New Zealand
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Trip Type: Air Tours
Duration: 40 minutes
Enjoy spectacular views of Auckland from the air during a scenic seaplane flight. Fly from Auckland Harbour to Waiheke Island taking in bird's-eye views of Lake Pupuke, Rangitoto Island, Motutapu Island, Motuihe Island and Brown’s Island. You'll also see Auckland's Sky Tower, Auckland Harbour Bridge, volcanic
craters, white-sand beaches and historic structures along the Hauraki Gulf
and Pacific Ocean. Your 15-minute flight takes off and lands
near Wynyard Quarter, conveniently located in the city center.
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Enjoy spectacular views of Auckland from the air during a scenic seaplane flight. Fly from Auckland Harbour to Waiheke Island taking in bird's-eye views of Lake Pupuke, Rangitoto Island, Motutapu Island, Motuihe Island and Brown’s Island. You'll also see Auckland's Sky Tower, Auckland Harbour Bridge, volcanic
craters, white-sand beaches and historic structures along the Hauraki Gulf
and Pacific Ocean. Your 15-minute flight takes off and lands
near Wynyard Quarter, conveniently located in the city center.
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 to Waiheke Island where you can gaze down at white-sand beaches, villas, vineyards and rolling green hills.
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.
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.
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 to Waiheke Island where you can gaze down at white-sand beaches, villas, vineyards and rolling green hills.
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.
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.
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