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Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

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Activity provider:
Air Kaikoura
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Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Top rated
5 out of 5 stars
5
20 reviews

Experience first hand the beauty of Kaikoura from the air! Embark on a 25 minute scenic flight exploring the coastal and alpine environment.

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Duration 25 minutes
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 7 participants

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5
5 out of 5 stars
N
Neil – United Kingdom

Amazing flight and commentary by the pilot. Perfect weather conditions made for a unique experience.

5
5 out of 5 stars
P
Pearl Te – New Zealand

I sat up front with the Pilot so that's a great start to our Scenic flight. It was a perfect day to take a lot photos while Pilot Ben talked us through the flight. You won't be disappointed and it's definitely worth the flight. We'll book the Whale watching flight when we drive back.

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Highlights

  • Fly over and around the best of the coastal and alpine scenery
  • Enjoy the views from a new perspective
  • Fly past snowy mountain peaks and along picturesque coastline

Full description

Enjoy a panoramic scenic flight, with stunning scenic views of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges and a birds eye view of the Kaikoura Peninsula. After take-off, we will climb to approximately 6000 feet to fly past the back of Mount Fyffe for some true mountain flying. Experience views of snowy mountain peaks, a waterfalls or a wild deer if you have sharp vision.

Next, overfly Lake Hapuku, which is a direct result of the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. Your pilot will then descend towards the Hapuku river mouth and fly along the black sand beach towards the Kaikoura peninsula. Flying around the peninsula, you get to see that it is dotted with resident seals next to the turquoise ocean.

Includes

  • Listening Headsets for live commentary

Not suitable for

  • People over 264 lbs (120 kg)

Meeting point

As you arrive at Kaikoura Airport make a right turn and park towards the black hangar and buildings.

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  • 100% poor weather refund
  • Allow 1 hour for the whole experience

From $104 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Neil – United KingdomFebruary 24, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing flight and commentary by the pilot. Perfect weather conditions made for a unique experience.

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March 2, 2025

Thanks for choosing to fly with us, I am glad the weather lined up perfectly for your flight! Happy to hear you enjoyed your flight.

5
5 out of 5 stars
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Pearl Te – New ZealandFebruary 3, 2025 – Verified booking
I sat up front with the Pilot so that's a great start to our Scenic flight. It was a perfect day to take a lot photos while Pilot Ben talked us through the flight. You won't be disappointed and it's definitely worth the flight. We'll book the Whale watching flight when we drive back.

Response from provider

February 10, 2025

Hi Pearl, thanks for coming along and enjoying the beautiful Kaikoura scenery! I'm glad we had some awesome weather to show off how amazing it is here. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

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Betsy – United StatesDecember 13, 2024 – Verified booking
Our guide, Ben, was terrific! Great flight with amazing scenery!!! Great value/price for the experience!!! Highlight of our trip!

Response from provider

January 2, 2025

Hey Betsy, thanks for the kind words! I will make sure to pass them on to Ben. Thanks for joining us and leaving a review

Product ID: 435613

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