Passengers must provide combined passenger weights at the time of booking

Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.

• From 2 days before your chosen date, onwards - Non-refundable
• Up to 7 days after purchase (and at least 2 days before your chosen date) - 100%
• Cancellations made more than 48 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
• Cancellations within 48 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies

Changes to Booking

48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

• Closed shoes
• Passengers should dress appropriately for the weather. The temperature in the plane will be similar to outside.

By appointment

Availability:

• Available every day by appointment: 11am–4pm
• Departure/Return point: 171 Carsons Road, Waiheke, Auckland
• Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
• Bookings valid to 30 June 2025

Important:

• Exclusions: Meals, drinks and Auckland transfers
• ll tours are subject to availability and weather. All passengers must receive a safety briefing prior to flight departure
• Luggage weight limit of 15kg per person on board the aircraft. Luggage over 5kg must be made aware to Auckland Seaplanes prior to check-in. Luggage over 15kg can be arranged by notifying Island Aviation staff
• If passengers have dangerous goods, they must declare them
• The aircrafts are licensed by the Department of Conservation and the Auckland Council to visit pest-free islands in the Hauraki Gulf
• Please prepare for your trip by being alert for stowaways such as Argentine ants, rainbow skinks, soil, seeds, mice or rats
• Make sure all food is packed at the source and sealed in plastic pest-proof containers with a lid
• Ensure cardboard boxes are closed and taped – there must be no opportunity for a pest to access the box in transit
• Thoroughly check any camping gear or overnight gear for stowaways. Gear that has been stored is high-risk
• The ferry ticket is an open ticket which means that guests can stay on the island after the flight and return to Auckland at a time of their choosing
• The Hop-on Hop-off Explorer bus operates on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For Monday to Thursday, ground transfer from Matiatia to the airport and the airport to your next destination is provided
• Please allow a full day for this experience

Terms & Conditions:

• This experience requires a minimum booking of two people (2+) to proceed
• Children under two years are free of charge
• Children aged 2–11 are charged 75% of the adult fare provided at least two adults are travelling on the flight. Passengers 12 years and older pay the adult fare
• If an individual passenger’s weight exceeds 110kg please inform the staff prior to the event
• Reservations are held only when weights are received and full passenger details provided
• Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability. In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations
• Island Aviation will not be liable for any loss, damage, additional expenses or inconvenience arising from, or incidental to, any delay in service. Island Aviation works in conjunction with other tour operators and is not liable for their acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise. Travel and admissions will be subject to the conditions imposed by the operators, which may limit or exclude liability for personal injury or property damage

Please Note:

• Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
• Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

• The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
• We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Island Aviation

With a deep love for Tamaki Makaurau and the Hauraki Gulf, Island Aviation aims to preserve and support these cherished landscapes. Their flights connect isolated communities, enabling them to give back through support for local schools, hospitals, and community groups, embodying their commitment to stewardship and service.

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