PPQ → AKL

Kapiti Island

Visible immediately after takeoff, this famous predator-free bird sanctuary sits just off the coast.

Mount Taranaki

The star attraction; a nearly perfectly symmetrical volcanic peak rising 2,518 meters from the Taranaki landscape.

North Taranaki Coast

Dramatic limestone cliffs and black sand beaches characteristic of the rugged West Coast.

Raglan Harbour

Observe the unique branching waterways of Whaingaroa Harbour and the famous Manu Bay surf break.

Manukau Heads

The narrow, turbulent entrance to the Manukau Harbour marked by the historic Whatipu beach.

Tararua Ranges

The rugged spine of the lower North Island, often shrouded in dramatic cloud formations.

Central Plateau Volcanoes

On clear days, see the distant snow-capped peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro to the east.

Waikato Farmland

Vibrant green rolling hills and dairy pastures that define New Zealand's agricultural heartland.

Waikato River

Spot the country's longest river as it snakes through the landscape toward the sea.

Auckland Suburbs

Expansive views of the South Auckland residential sprawl and Pukekohe's volcanic soil market gardens.