BHE → AKL

Cook Strait

The narrow stretch of water between the islands, often showing whitecaps and the silhouettes of inter-island ferries.

Kapiti Island

A prominent offshore nature reserve and landmark situated off the coast of the North Island.

Tongariro National Park

Spectacular views of the active volcanoes Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro rising from the plateau.

Lake Taupo

New Zealand's largest lake, filling an enormous volcanic caldera, visible in the distance to the east.

Waikato River

The country's longest river winding through the emerald-green dairy pastures of the Waikato region.

Marlborough Sounds

Deep blue waterways and lush green ridges of Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds immediately after takeoff.

Mount Taranaki

A stunning, isolated volcanic cone on the western horizon, often visible across the Tasman Sea.

Raglan & Kawhia

The intricate, branch-like shorelines of the North Island's rugged west coast harbours.

Waitakere Ranges

Dense native forest and wild black sand beaches visible as the plane maneuvers for the Auckland approach.