Kāpiti to Golden Bay Fly-In Tour
5-day tour
Fly directly from Kāpiti to Golden Bay on a private scenic flight, then spend the week exploring with long-time Golden Bay locals as your guides.
Golden Bay is one of those places where having the right people show you around makes all the difference. Your guides for the week are the Pomeroys, a local farming family with deep connections to the area. Through the people they know and places they can access, you'll discover a side of Golden Bay that you simply wouldn't see travelling on your own.
Explore wild beaches, native forests and wetlands, with the Pomeroys taking you beyond the usual visitor spots and through locked gates to places you simply wouldn’t discover on your own. Journey out to remote Anatori and enjoy the spectacular drive through Whanganui Inlet. Explore Bainham, where the Pomeroys once farmed on the edge of Kahurangi National Park, and call into the famous Bainham Store – a much-loved local institution.
Visit Wharariki Beach, where seals can often be spotted playing in the waves, and see takahē at Triangle Flat. Spend time with the HealthPost Nature Trust and learn about the conservation work taking place around Farewell Spit and beyond, and discover NZ’s only commercial horopito farm and its traditional uses.
We'll also visit family-owned Kiwi Spirit Distillery, where you'll enjoy a tasting and discover an unexpected Golden Bay story – the distillery grows Weber Blue Agave and produces New Zealand's only Tequilana spirit.
At the end of each day, return to the comfort of Zatori, overlooking the beautiful Golden Bay coastline near Collingwood.
With private return scenic flights from Kāpiti, local guides and a small group, this is an easy and very personal way to experience Golden Bay – going beyond the usual visitor stops and meeting the people who call this special part of New Zealand home.
Each tour is unique
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Our small groups allow us to adapt to the weather and better support the particular interests of our guests.
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We continue to refine this journey each season, working closely with the people we visit to ensure the experience remains genuine, relaxed, and well-paced.
Tour Highlights
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Private scenic flight from Kāpiti to Golden Bay, with spectacular views over Farewell Spit and Abel Tasman National Park
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Scenic drive through Whanganui Inlet to Anatori, followed by a one-way coastal walk
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See takahē at Farewell Spit and learn about their remarkable conservation journey
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Meet the HealthPost Nature Trust team at Cape Farewell and see firsthand their work to restore seabird populations
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Visit New Zealand’s only commercial horopito farm and learn about this unique native plant and its traditional and medicinal uses
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Explore Wharariki Beach and look out for seals and rare birdlife
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Enjoy a tasting at a local distillery and hear the story behind this family-run Golden Bay business
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Stay in comfortable lodge-style accommodation with ocean views, breakfast on site and a hot tub
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Enjoy a home-cooked meal in the home of a local artist involved with World of Wearable Art
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Enjoy short walks through private property and DOC and iwi-managed land
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Travel in an exclusive small group (5-7 guests) with two experienced guides who are Golden Bay locals with stories and insight into the region
Tour Inclusions
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Return private flights from Kāpiti Aiport to Takaka, Golden Bay
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4 nights of accommodation in comfortable lodge - (Zatori)
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All transport throughout the tour in a comfortable 4WD vehicle
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4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
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All listed activities
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Exclusive access to private properties and lesser-known locations
Quick facts
Tour Dates:
15 Mar - 20 Mar 2027
Starts and ends: Kāpiti Airport, Paraparaumu Beach
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Group Size: Min 5 / Max 7
Destinations: Kāpiti Airport, Takaka, Collingwood, Puponga, Wharaiki, Whanganui Inlet, Mangarākau wetland, Anatori, Aorere and Bainham
Transport: Aircraft, Private 4WD 9 seater van and farm vehicles
Accommodation: 3 nights at modern shearers' quarters with shared bathrooms
Price:
$5,990 per person (twin-share)
$6,590 per person (sole occupancy room)
WE DONATE
PER TOUR TO
HEALTH POST
NATURE TRUST
$800
Physical Grade:
Suitable for people with moderate fitness. You can enjoy a 1-2 hour walk on uneven terrain and can walk moderately sloped hillsides and sand dunes.
See physical grade descriptions here
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Tour Exclusions
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Snacks and alcoholic beverages
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Travel insurance
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The tour begins and ends ay Kāpiti Airport. You're responsible for all arrangements before and after the tour. But if you'd like help, our experienced in-house travel agent can organise any flights, transport and travel insurance you may require. Just let us know when booking, or contact us to discuss your needs.
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Fly directly from Kāpiti to Golden Bay on a private scenic flight (5 days) 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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Other important details
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Accommodation. Our Golden Bay accommodation was originally the local nursing home and has recently been thoughtfully converted into comfortable, modern lodge-style accommodation. There are four King Ocean View rooms with private ensuite bathrooms, suitable for couples or guests travelling on their own. Twin rooms are located in a separate wing and have garden views and shared bathroom facilities.
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Itinerary is subject to weather. We'll adapt the itinerary to make the best of what nature serves up to us, but for your safety and comfort, some activities may be changed, shortened or cancelled
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Luggage. Maximum checked baggage is 12kg, plus a small carry on. This is due to the limitaions of the aircraft we fly in and associated runways used
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Due to weather and / or aircraft weight, the flight may be delayed, cancelled or diverted to Wellington and/or Nelson. If this occurs, we will arrange vehicle transport to or from Wellington or Nelson as required
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Travel insurance is your responsibility. Delays due to weather or flight disruptions may require additional accommodation and meals at your own cost. Flight cancellation due to weather may not allow for a full refund, so travel insurance is highly recommended to cover such circumstances
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Minimum numbers apply. The tour will be confirmed when the minimum numbers are reached and no later than 60 days before the tour departure date
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Deposit. To secure your spot $1,000.00 deposit per person is required upon booking
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Terms & conditions apply. Prices are in NZD and include GST. All tours are subject to our standard terms and conditions
