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We are delivering your shopping from Pak’n’Save Silverdale to the Islands for you. How does this work? To book in: Please go to Pak n Save website and pick Silverdale as the location Weekly pickup slots available are: Friday: 10.30-11.30am and 12.30-1.30pm Sunday: 9.30-10.30am and 11am-12pm Please email us date and pickup slot at info@islandaviation.co.nz...
This week Island Aviation received the Qualmark evaluation report. Once again, we were awarded with the highest possible rating, the Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award! Within the Qualmark evaluation, there are 25 assessment criteria and Island Aviation/Auckland Seaplanes received 19 grades in “best practice” and 6 grades at the next highest level. We had our...
On the 4th of December, Island Aviation proudly collaborated with Manta Watch New Zealand for the first aerial survey of Manta Rays in the Hauraki Gulf. A team of 8 observers, media and sponsors left from Claris (Great Barrier Island) to survey the Eastern Hauraki Gulf up to the Poor Knight Islands from the air....
Recently, we’ve seen a growing number of international guests rave about their experiences on our scenic flights. While we’ve always received positive feedback about our aerial tours, the chance to view downtown Auckland and its landmarks from above has become increasingly special. A recent French visitor remarked that in France, scenic flights over cities are...
We would like to thank everyone that chipped in planting trees with us — many locals, friends, family, and colleagues came together to plant new trees to ensure NZ remains green. For this initiative we, Island Aviation, teamed up with Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision – Thank you to everyone involved. We are committed to supporting local...
A busy summer 2023/24 is coming to an end and we updated our product manual and rate card (which are available from us on request). Both of our scenic flights from Auckland and Waiheke as well as our Fly and Dine packages to Waiheke have been very popular, helped by stunning views and a good...
From 3rd of April 2024 Island Aviation will reduce its schedule – From three daily flights (North Shore to Claris and back) to two scheduled flights per day. The morning flight will depart North Shore at 8.30 am and return from Claris at 9.30 am. The afternoon flight will depart North Shore at 3 pm...
If you ask a pilot what the most iconic general aviation aircraft in the world is, many would say the Cessna 172. It is the most successful aircraft in history, with the first production model delivered back in 1956.
We are proud to announce in the 2021 year we were nominated as finalists for the Qualmark 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Awards. These awards are the highest recognition for sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand.