The Wairarapa Explorer

Can’t decide which area to explore and wish you could see it all? Well this flight showcases all of what’s on offer within close proximity to Masterton. Head up to Mt Holdsworth and follow the ridges that divide the east from the west with total freedom.
Venturing north to Mitre Peak you will then descend back down to the Wairarapa plains and orbit around Masterton then onto Gladstone over wineries and vast hill country farm land.

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Highlights include:

Follow the wind swept and rocky ridgelines to a world like no other
Orbit around Mitre Peak a rocky outcrop reaching skyward named after a bishops peak
Study civilisation and its activities from above
Take in the spectacle of colours around Gladstone and Stone Henge Aotearoa

Passengers: 4 Duration: 30 mins

Mountain Landing

A new experience is available, we are now offering landings on the mountain tops of the Tararua Ranges, if you would like to be dropped off to walk your way out, a moment to take in breathtaking scenery, the chance to revisit a place you once frequented, cure the curiosity of the lure to stand on a mountain top and look back down at our beautiful Wairarapa valley, whatever your reason we can get you up there.

This flight has not been offered before, don’t miss out on an unforgettable opportunity. *A landing fee of $21pp is required by the Department of Conservation.

Passengers x4 Price: $900 + landing fee pp

Mount Holdsworth Scenic Flight

Enjoy a flight to Mt Holdsworth in the Tararua Forest Park, an exhilarating climb to one of the highest peaks at nearly 1500m, returning via the Waiohine Gorge and Totara Flats, see NZ’s beautiful native bush and pristine river valleys, this flight is packed with excitement.

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Highlights include:

Climb to 1500m above sea level in 6 minutes to reach alpine heights
Spot some of our most popular backcountry huts and walking tracks
Catch a glimpse on clear days of Mt Taranaki and Mt Ruapehu
Weave your way down the Waiohine Gorge, a rugged near inaccessible river system

Duration: 15 mins. Passengers: 4

Around the Cape Scenic Flight Voucher

The North Island’s southern most point with a stunning bird’s eye-view of the rugged coastline of Wairarapa’s Cape Palliser, see the amazing rock formations known as the Putangirua Pinnacles, the large and iconic sheep and beef stations, Historic homesteads, along with the very spectacular Wairarapa Moana wet lands park with abundant bird life, this is truly a spectacular flight and shows our regions most amazing natural features.

Duration: 1hr 20 mins. Passengers: 4 $2500

Town and Country Scenic Flight

A tailor-made circuit around the Beautiful Wairarapa Valley encompassing our small and quaint rural towns, sprawling pastures, farmlands and vineyards, a very special perspective.

Highlights include:

View Masterton in its entirety from the air, a township founded by Joseph Masters in 1854
Look south at our network of rivers and lakes with south island mountain ranges in the distance
Discover our vast farmland with contrasting colours of crops, vineyards and green pastures

Duration: 10 mins, Passengers: 4