WRE → WLG

Northland West Coast

Rugged black sand beaches and the wild surf of the Tasman Sea stretching from Kaipara Harbour down to Muriwai.

Manukau Harbour

Detailed views of the shallow sandbanks and intricate channels of Auckland's second-largest harbour.

Mount Taranaki

The undisputed highlight; the solitary volcanic cone dominates the horizon for a significant portion of the flight.

Kapiti Island

A prominent bird sanctuary island off the coast, seen clearly during the descent into Wellington.

Cook Strait & Sounds

On a clear day, look across the strait to see the intricate inlets of the Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island.

Auckland Isthmus

A distant but clear view of the Auckland CBD, Sky Tower, and the narrow land bridge between the two oceans.

Central Volcanic Plateau

Distant views of the snow-capped peaks of Mount Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro rising from the center of the island.

Rangitikei Gorges

Deeply incised river valleys and white mudstone cliffs visible as the aircraft traverses the lower North Island.

Tararua Ranges

The rugged, bush-clad spine of the lower North Island that creates the dramatic backdrop for the descent into the capital.

Wellington Harbour

Views of the Hutt Valley and the sparkling waters of the inner harbour during the final approach.