Salt Air - Half Day Tour to Cape Reinga
Salt Air offer scenic flights over Northland and the Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga at the top of New Zealand.
Salt Air provide unique memorable scenic flights by aeroplane or helicopter taking in the panoramic scenery of Northland’s coastline and its many remote islands.
Our helicopter flights are located on the Paihia waterfront being the departure and return point for all our heli scenic flights, for personal tours other pick up and drop off points can be arranged.
Our Kerikeri scenic flights by plane depart from the Kerikeri airport.
Salt Air Scenic Flights, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
A scenic flight over the beautiful Bay of islands. Fly over the crystal clear turquoise waters of the main island group to the world famous Hole in the Rock. The townships of Russell, Paihia & Waitangi are also viewed from the air.
$215.00 per person (tour duration approx. 20 minutes)
Coastal Discovery
An opportunity to explore a little more of the unique and stunning coastline surrounding the Bay of Islands region. Fly north via the outer Bay of Islands and the exclusive Purerua Peninsula, the coastal settlements of Takou Bay, Tapuaetahi, Mahineapua, Matauri Bay and the Cavalli Islands. The flight returns via the Kerikeri Inlet, Kerikeri Township and Waitangi.
$295.00 per person (tour duration approx. 30 minutes)
Kingfish Lodge Tour
A scenic helicopter flight of the outer Bay of Islands, the coastal regions as experienced on the Coastal Discovery flight above as far North as the sleepy fishing village of Mangonui. We explore the majestic Whangaroa Harbour by air before setting down at the secluded and unique Kingfish Lodge where you will enjoy lunch at their stunning restaurant overlooking the harbour entrance.
$740.00 per person (tour duration approx. 2½ hours and includes lunch)
Beach Escape
For a magical time away from the crowds take the Beach Escape. We fly you over the beautiful Bay of Islands for a spectacularly scenic flight before landing you on a remote beach. We leave you here with a gourmet picnic lunch for a few hours to enjoy swimming, snorkelling, or just lazing on the beach. Take a walk if preferred to explore your remote and isolated spot. Snorkelling equipment is provided. At a prearranged time we will collect you from the beach and return you Paihia. Includes gourmet picnic lunch with a bottle of local award-winning wine. Beach stopover duration 3-4 hours.
$595.00 per person (flight duration approximately 25 minutes)
Waipoua Forest Tour
Fly by helicopter across the mid north rural area to the stunning Hokianga Harbour. Your Footprints guide will meet you on landing at the Copthorne Resort Omapere will then take you on a guided walk to the largest Kauri Forest in the world to view Tane Mahuta, God of the Forest. Footprints share with you their special relationship with Mother Nature, both spiritually and culturally. Enjoy their knowledge, stories song and music. On returning to Copthorne Omapere you will be served lunch overlooking the entrance to Hokianga Harbour before rejoining your helicopter for a scenic flight of the harbour and return to the Bay of Islands.
$845.00 per person (tour duration approx. 4½ hours and includes lunch).
All helicopter tours operate with minimum 2 passengers
Departures from Salt Airs Paihia Helipad on the waterfront adjacent to the Paihia Wharf
All helicopter tours operate subject to weather
Helifishing
Salt Air can arrange an exhilarating experience for you limited only by your budget and imagination. Allow us to design a rock fishing adventure to remember either guided or unguided.
Helifishing trips start at $550.00 per person equipment included.
Minimum two persons.
Salt Air Exclusive Helicopter Tours bay of Islands
Departing from central Paihia or from the helicopter landing areas available at selected luxury lodges in Northland, we fly for approximately 40 minutes via Northlands spectacular harbours, such as the Whangaroa Harbour and Rangaunu Harbour. We also pass across some beautiful beaches such as Coopers Beach, Doubtless Bay and of course the famous Ninety-Mile Beach. Passengers are offered the option of making a stop on Ninety-Mile Beach to spend some time exploring the beach itself before proceeding to our landing area at Waitiki Landing, 20km from Cape Reinga.
Once landed an exclusive vehicle will meet the helicopter to begin the ground tour. As this tour is a sole charter, it is for an unspecified time, however the duration is approximately four hours around the top of New Zealand in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. During the tour, a gourmet picnic lunch will be served at a sheltered and secluded spot recommended by your guide on the day. The tour will take you to the Cape Reinga Lighthouse, Tapotupotu Bay, then across to the Te Paki stream with its giant sand dunes. The opportunity to enjoy some exhilarating sand tobogganing is also available.
The flight back to your departure point includes some of the most spectacular coastal scenery Northland has to offer. You will fly over the Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay, which are only visible by air or by sea. This area is very remote and without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand with it's pure white sand and crystal clear water. There are other secluded private beaches where we are able to stop for a stroll or swim if passengers chose this option. The flight also passes across the Houhora Harbour, the Cavalli islands, Kauri Cliff's golf course and the spectacular Bay of Islands if this is your original departure point.
Other options which can be included in the Helicopter VIP Tour:
Tane Mahuta in conjunction with Footprints Waipoua.
Footprints is operated by local Maori on Northlands rugged West Coast. Let Kupe's (NZ's first discoverer) descendants take you on a guided walk of the largest kauri forest in the world and introduce you to their relationship with mother nature, both spiritually and culturally. This ecologically significant environment, in former times a home and playground to Maori, is brought to life by not only the sounds and potential sightings of its inhabitants but by friendly experienced local Maori guides who willingly share their knowledge, stories, song and musical instruments to enlighten and enhance this tranquil and spiritual location. A highlight of your experience with Footprints will be an introduction to Tane Mahuta - God of the Forest. (Forest Tour duration approx. 2 hours). Your flight path will then continue north via the Hokianga Harbour, remote and beautiful west coast areas via the Herekino Harbour to the world famous 90-Mile Beach.
4WD Quad Bikes on Ninety-Mile Beach
Again, a guided tour for approximately 1½ hours on 4WD Quad Bikes around Shipwreck Bay and the reefs at the southern end of 90-Mile Beach. This tour is definitely for the young at heart, and requires the passengers to ride their own 4WD Quad Bikes - great fun for all ages.
New Zealand Scenic flight to Cape Reinga Lighthouse (via Salt Air) 2018
During our trip to Bay of Island, we booked Salt Air scenic flight tour to Cape Reinga.
Just a short half day tour from the Bay of Islands – $425 Per Person
- 45 minute flight up to Cape Reinga via Northlands’ spectacular harbours,
- pass across some beautiful beaches such as Coopers Beach, Doubtless Bay and of course the famous Ninety Mile Beach.
- land at Salt Air airfield, which is only 20km from the Cape Reinga lighthouse.
- see The Cape Reinga Lighthouse where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean
- A short drive to Tapotupotu Bay where we enjoy a freshly baked light refreshment
- Short drive to the Te Paki quicksand stream with its giant sand dunes;
- Sand surfing
- 1 hour scenic flight back to the Bay of Islands
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Today is our longest day tour in New Zealand so far, bussing it from Paihia to Cape Reinga! We join Fullers Great Sights for a bus tour to Ninety Mile Beach in the Far North of New Zealand. Stops along the way include the Puketi Forest, Doubtless Bay and other stops in the Northland region of New Zealand. After seeing the Cape Reinga Lighthouse, we do some sand boarding at Te Paki Stream, otherwise known as sand surfing on Ninety Mile Beach.
So what do you think of this Cape Reinga tour in New Zealand? Would you add this 90 Mile Beach bus tour to your Northland travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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