Skyline Aviation offer scenic flights in our fixed wing aircraft and helicopters to explore Hawke’s Bay and New Zealand by air.

Choose from one of our packages or tell us where you would like to go. Indulge in the ultimate sight seeing experience.

A Bird’s Eye View

See Hawke’s Bay as few have. Trace the contours of the expansive landscape below as you fly smoothly over beautiful Hawke’s Bay.  Circle above the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers, or the centuries-old primordial forest and gemstone green lake at Waikaremoana, New Zealand’s deepest.

Allow 3 hours.

Art Deco Capital Tour

Tour Napier city by air. Fly over the busy Port. Have a glimpse at some of Napier’s Art Deco architecture before heading to the spectacular Tuki Tuki River.  Fly over Te Mata Peak and some of New Zealand’s finest vineyards.

Allow 25 minutes.

Central Plateau Heli Tour

The pick up can be from Napier or Cape Kidnappers. Track along the coast with a view of Hawke’s Bay and head over the ranges to experience the sights of Mt Ruapehu and the central plateau. Head towards the Mohaka River and fly over wild horses before stopping for a picnic in a remote spot by the water.

Allow 3 hours.

Best of the Land with Long Island Tours

Start the day with a breathtaking flight over some of the Hawke’s bay country side out to the unspoilt golden sandy beach that is Waimarama.  Here we experience a traditional Maori Powhiri (welcome), with our extraordinary Maori Quia (elder) on the land she inherited from her ancestors. Amongst the sand dunes facing the Pacific hear her stories and learn her customs that have been passed down to her from the beginning of time.

Visit a private property with breath taking views of the ocean and surrounding region. Meet the young farmer who has taken on this magnificent farm from his father to continue the family business. While taking in this spiritual land which is rich with history enjoy a picnic lunch with some of our local produce the Hawke’s Bay region is so famous for.
Nestled down the hill from the picnic spot is a nine hole, par 35 golf course. Take a stroll admiring the panoramic views or play a round while avoiding the sheep that are grazing between the greens.

Head back into Hawke’s Bay Wine Country to sample some of New Zealand’s most prestigious wine, in the midst of some of the most stunning scenery. The diversity of the Bay’s wonderful landscapes can be enjoyed by the air and, or our Luxury Four Wheel Drive Vehicle.
 

Allow 3-6 hours.