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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
The descent offers stunning views of the Southern Alps to the west, the rugged coastline of Pegasus Bay, and a clear perspective of Christchurch city and Banks Peninsula.
The descent offers stunning views of the Southern Alps to the west, the rugged coastline of Pegasus Bay, and a clear perspective of Christchurch city and Banks Peninsula.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Southern Alps, including New Zealand's highest peaks and the stunning turquoise glacial lakes of the Mackenzie Basin.
The right side offers an unparalleled perspective of the Australian Outback followed by the dramatic entry into New Zealand, showcasing the Southern Alps and the Canterbury Plains during the final descent.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Cook Strait, the right side is superior for its direct views of the Marlborough Sounds and the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Seaward Kaikoura Range and Southern Alps.
While both sides are spectacular, the right side provides an unparalleled panorama of the Southern Alps' spine and the complex geography of the Marlborough Sounds immediately after takeoff.
The Right Side offers dramatic, up-close views of the Inland and Seaward KaikΕura Ranges, showcasing some of the highest peaks in the South Island outside the main Southern Alps.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Southern Alps' highest peaks, including Aoraki/Mount Cook, and a superior perspective of the Gold Coast skyline during departure.
The right side is significantly more scenic, offering front-row seats to the North Island's volcanic plateau and the dramatic alpine landscapes of the South Island.
The right side offers the most dramatic entry into New Zealand, featuring the highest peaks of the Southern Alps, including Aoraki/Mount Cook, and the stunning turquoise glacial lakes as you descend into the Canterbury Plains.
The right side offers a superior panorama of New Zealand's diverse geology, featuring the iconic symmetrical cone of Mount Taranaki, the intricate waterways of the Marlborough Sounds, and the continuous snow-capped majesty of the Southern Alps.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Southern Alps, providing spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and the distinctive turquoise glacial lakes of the Mackenzie Basin.
The right side offers an unparalleled sequence of New Zealand's most iconic landscapes, including a close-up of Mount Taranaki, the intricate Marlborough Sounds, and the rugged Kaikoura Ranges.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the mountainous spine of both islands, featuring the rugged Ruahine Range and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the KaikΕura Ranges.