Flight Experience our Water and Wilderness Scenic Tour
- 1h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Tour participants see the full grandeur of the Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds in one experience that can only be done by air. And get to stop by a remote beach to soak up the wilderness.
Inclusions
What's included
- Landing by a remote beach in the Outer Sounds for 20 minutes
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Popular walking track along most of Queen Charlotte Sound
One of the strongest tidal rips in New Zealand
Home to over 40,000 Tuatara, dating from the Dinosaur age.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
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Ratings come from 63 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5A "wow" not to be missed experience
With time at a premium and having travelled from the UK I was keen to ensure that we made the most of all our ports of call on our March 2026 cruise. With neither my husband and I being wine buffs we had to identify an alternative to the wine tours on offer. So it was that I found Pelorus Air. From researching reviews I was convinced that this was the experience for us. And boy was I glad that I did. I can only reiterate what others have written (a) this is not the cheapest cost wise but delivers in what cannot be quantified; (b) pick up ideally located at cruise pick up and drop off point at the Tourist Information (c) communication/contact with Pelorus Air actioned promptly. This is a family business so it has the personal touch. Although I would admit to not being the best of flyers I was so entranced by the flight around the sound that I completely forgot to be nervous. The scenery was spectacular. Again as others have written a highlight has to be.landing on the beach (which it transpired was the home of our pilot) and spending some time there. It was so peaceful and beautiful. I was also intrigued by the intricacies of take off from the island. It is experiences like this that make a holiday.
5A wonderful family run...
A wonderful family run business! Views were amazing and definitely a must do in Picton of the Marlborough Sound.
5Up with the clouds
This is an absolutely must do! Chris was friendly and knowledgeable throughout the flight. There were so many awe inspiring views and the perspective from above is so very different then what you see on the ground.
5Worth every penny!!
Great experience! Was so nice that they pick you up at the same place that the cruise ship shuttle drops you off. The flight was amazing and having the stop in the middle of the private landing strip was an added bonus.
5Outstanding
This amazing flight was simply jaw dropping. Flying over the sounds was a photographer's dream. The landscape was amazing and the time spent in the sky allowed us to capture some great shots, with enough time to also just pause, soak up the views and see New Zealand at it's very best. Chris made the trip effortless with a pick up and drop off service from right outside the I Site centre, which is where the cruise shuttle buses drop people off. I will remember this trip for years to come. Thank you!
5Cracking highflight
A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours viewing the Marlborough sounds from the air in all their glory.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Koromiko is 9ks south of Picton, follow signs to Picton Airport. Once you have turned onto Factory Road, cross the train tracks and follow the road until you see our signs, we are the last hanger on the right. You can park your vehicle outside our hanger otherwise there is a large carpark ahead.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Pelorus Air
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Picton
- Its from-price is 50% above the median of the 55 experiences we list in Picton.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 55.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Picton
Picton is a small ferry port at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, gateway to the Marlborough Sounds' bays, bush walks, mussel farms and wine country.
Picton lies at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, at the top of New Zealand's South Island, with green hills rising straight from the harbour. Ferries cross Cook Strait from Wellington, and the waterfront is busy with boats, cafés and a small foreshore. The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum shelters the hull of the Edwin Fox, built in 1853, one of the oldest surviving merchant ships in the world.
Top-ranked sights in Picton: Marlborough Sounds.
