Air Tour: Scenic Views of Marlborough Sounds

This aerial journey offers an optimal way to observe and relish the magnificence of Marlborough Sounds’ interior and further vistas of the Outer Sounds.

Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Queen Charlotte Sound - Showcasing the inner Marlborough Sounds, flying over Picton, Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds with views to the Outer Sounds and Tory Channel. Flight time 20 minutes
What's Included
  • Guided Tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Location
762 State Highway 1
State Highway 1
Terminal Building
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Eric_l
Mar 24, 2024
Bays and Bush tour - A fantastic experience flying over Picton and the sound well worth it ,the views are incredible ,reasonably priced and a holiday highlight our pilot was very experienced and described the area in great detail highly recomended
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Mark_w
Mar 23, 2024
Spectacular views from above Picton - Colin collected us right on time and took us to the airport in Picton, He was quite knowledgeable about the area. After a brief preflight we climbed aboard the plane and Colin flew us out over the city of Picton and then over the bay explaining all the sights that we were seeing. The view was spectacular as we flew along the sound and then returned back over the city. A big shout out to Colin for his informative commentary and excellent flying.
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Bruce_c
Apr 9, 2023
Marlbourgh Sound from the Sky - The entire trip it was spectacular Chris was an outstanding pilot The views were incredible It was worth every dollar Thank you for a wonderful experience
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Kc357
Mar 29, 2023
Best way to see the area! - Perfect way to see the inlets and sounds! Chris was so easy to work with while planning the trip. He’s an excellent pilot who does a wonderful job narrating the flight.
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Suzanne_r
Mar 24, 2023
Best excursion in New Zealand - This was our best excursion while visiting New Zealand for 7 days. The owner/pilot (Cliff) and the co-pilot (Tom) were outstanding and very informative. They flew us over the sounds where we were able to take amazing pictures! So happy we were able to add more minutes to the flight for a truly unforgettable day!
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Richard_h
Mar 15, 2023
Plane ride was the best! - Chris took us on a plane ride that was the highlight of our trip! Views were amazing! We highly recommend.
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Nick_g
Dec 15, 2022
Great trip around the... - Great trip around the beautiful sounds. Highly recommended. Chris was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.
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Felix_k
Feb 7, 2021
Must Do When In Picton - We had the most awesome scenic flight above Queen Charlotte Sounds and Picton on a beautiful sunny day piloted by Chris. Thank you Chris for a safe and unforgetable flight. Bays & Bush Scenic Flight is a “Must Do” when in Picton. We will definitely do this again when we are back in Picton.
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Russell_t
Mar 16, 2020
Exhilarating & wonderful experience! - What an exhilarating & wonderful experience! We originally booked a 20 minute flight but jumped at the chance to expand it to a 45 minute flight. It was worth every penny. It was a feast for the eyes to see the islands from the air. The water was stunning. Our pilot Chris is a very professional, experienced, and safety oriented. The plane was comfortable and in excellent condition; no bad seat on the plane. The highlight was landing on their private grass airstrip on their land. It was a true paradise that included a warm greeting from the family dog, skipping an endless supply of perfect flat rocks on their beautiful private beach, and friendly conversation with Chris’ father (a long time island resident). Landing on and taking off from this incredible oasis is an experience I wish everyone could have at least once in their lives. It was absolutely worth visiting Picton to fly with Chris and the Pelorus company!
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From $93
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).