Mount Maunganui Scenic Flight Experience
- Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of golden beaches and the Mount Maunganui coastline
- Soar above Pilot Bay and Main Beach, New Zealand’s top shores
- Explore panoramic vistas extending to Matakana Island and Bay of Plenty
- Spot Tauranga city, farmland, and orchards fading beneath spectacular skies
- See the distant Coromandel Peninsula, Mt. Ruapehu, and White Island clearly
- Experience a short scenic flight perfect for visitors and locals alike
What to expect
Take off from Tauranga Airport for an unforgettable aerial adventure over Mount Maunganui and the stunning Bay of Plenty coastline. During this approximately 30‑minute scenic flight, you’ll soar above golden beaches, turquoise waters, and the iconic Mauao/Mount Maunganui, enjoying panoramic views that are impossible to see from the ground. From above, trace the curves of Pilot Bay and Main Beach, spot Matakana Island, and watch Tauranga city, farmland, and orchards fade into the distance. On clear days the vistas stretch even farther, reaching the Coromandel Peninsula, White Island, and distant volcanoes such as Mt. Ruapehu. With a small‑group experience and knowledgeable pilot commentary, this flight offers a breathtaking perspective of one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal regions
