Waiheke Sea, Land & Sky

Price

$229 per person

Duration

All Day w/ 30 Minute Flight

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A Day With It ALL Sea, Land & Sky

The no hassle way to experience the best of Waiheke, including return ferries, hop on and hop off bus and our most popular scenic flight, the Waiheke Buzz. Package including a return ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island on Fullers 360, Hop-on & Hop-off bus ticket and commentary scenic flight

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Whale and dolphin spotting opportunity! The Hauraki Gulf is home to Bryde’s whales, migrating whales and large schools of dolphin. This flight tracks from Waiheke to the Coromandel peninsula which is frequented by our marine mammals and other wildlife. Enjoy views of the treasure islands and mussel & oyster farms close to the coast.

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Destination

Auckland , Waiheke Island Discover Destinations

Departure Location

171 Carsons Road, Waiheke, Auckland

Return Location

171 Carsons Road, Waiheke, Auckland

Tour Start Date & Time

Everyday

Additional Information

Flights require a minimum of 2 paying fares to proceed: Included: Package including a return ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island on Fullers 360, Hop-on & Hop-off bus ticket and commentary scenic flight

Price includes

A guided tour of important places

Additional Prices

Child (2-12yrs, with two paid adults): $199

Your day will begin at the Auckland CBD ferry terminal, and here you will catch the Fullers 360 ferry across to Waiheke Island taking in all the local scenery and surrounding Islands.

At the Matiatia Ferry terminal, you will board the **Explorer bus where you can enjoy as many stops as you like before Stop Batch Vineyard and Waiheke Aerodrome.

A representative of Waiheke Wings will meet you at the airport for your scenic flight, and a safety briefing will commence before the flight.

The flight path shows you the most popular locations on Waiheke from a bird’s eye view. Heading out over the majestic beach and quaint town of Oneroa, you will see views of New Zealand’s youngest volcano – Rangitoto with the Auckland CBD in the background.

Flying from the southern side of the Island around to the eastern side, enjoy views of the local oyster beds and mussel farms that cater to the local produce. These delicacies can be enjoyed at many restaurants on the Island.

This flight also offers views of Ponui, Pakatoa and Rotoroa Island which is one of the Hauraki Gulfs dedicated conservation sanctuaries.

The last views on your descent will be of the beautiful Man O’ War Bay vineyard.

After your flight, it is a short walk (approx. 3-4 minutes) back to the bus stop 9 to jump back onto one of the Explorer buses opposite Batch Winery. From here you can take full advantage of the 15 convenient bus stops at some of the most popular locations on the Island. The rest of the day is up to you, hop on and off as much as you desire, exploring the many attractions throughout the Island. Alternatively, stay on board and do the full 1.5-hour circuit of the Island and then decide on your favourite spot.

Finally, guests board the ferry back to Auckland city at a time of their choosing.

Some of the locations you can reach include:

Oneroa, Onetangi, Ostend, Rangihoua Estate, Ecozip, Waiheke Artworks Complex, Waiheke Museum

Some of the many vineyards include:

Batch, Obsidian, Te Motu, Tantalus Estate, Stonyridge, Kennedy Point and many more.

Flight Plan

Flight Plan

Check-in

Passengers will check in at Island Aviation base 10 minutes prior to the scheduled flight departure time. A safety briefing will commence prior to flight.

Take off

After take-off from Waiheke Aerodrome you will immediately begin to enjoy incredible views. This flight allows you to soak up some of the local beauty right from the get-go, including the local beaches, coastline and many vineyards.

Buzz around

The flightpath allows you to see some of the most popular locations of Waiheke from a bird’s eye view. Heading out over the majestic beach and quaint town of Oneroa, you will see views of New Zealand’s youngest volcano – Rangitoto, with the Auckland CBD in the backdrop.

Flying from the southern side of the Island over to the eastern side, lookout over of the local oyster beds and mussel farms, that provide many restaurants on the island with these seafood delicacies.

Return

The last views on your descent will be of Onetangi Beach and its surrounding vineyards, leaving you wanting to try some of the locally produced wines that the island is globally recognised for.

Finally deciding to land 30 minutes after take off.

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