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• Worth every penny!!

  kautzcrew,Mar 9, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Great experience! Was so nice that they pick you up at the same place that the cruise ship shuttle drops you off. The flight was amazing and having the stop in the middle of the private landing strip was an added bonus.

  

  

  

• Outstanding

  Steven P,Mar 8, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This amazing flight was simply jaw dropping. Flying over the sounds was a photographer's dream. The landscape was amazing and the time spent in the sky allowed us to capture some great shots, with enough time to also just pause, soak up the views and see New Zealand at it's very best. Chris made the trip effortless with a pick up and drop off service from right outside the I Site centre, which is where the cruise shuttle buses drop people off. I will remember this trip for years to come. Thank you!

• Cracking highflight

  56chippy,Mar 6, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours viewing the Marlborough sounds from the air in all their glory.

• Great way to see the Sounds from above!

  brianhV7011YY,Feb 28, 2026

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  5.00

  Super cool to do, it is not cheap but fully worth it. Unique way to see the Sounds and you get an image you otherwise don't get.

• You will be sad if you don’t do this.

  R466IPmattj,Feb 24, 2026

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  5.00

  I can’t think of a better way to enjoy the beauty of Queen Charlotte sound. To see the breathtaking sounds as you glide above the mountains and shorelines. This experience is a must do. The landing on the remote strip was so much fun, I don’t think that experience could be replicated anywhere.

• Great tour, spectacular...

  Nancy M,Feb 15, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great tour, spectacular scenery! Chris was fabulous too and worked us in early when weather was threatening.

• Amazing flight and landing on the grass runway next to the beach was awesome!

  ShawnVandy,Feb 6, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My wife and I did this excursion while cruising around New Zealand and we loved it! Pelorus Air is a family owned and operated business and they are awesome to work with when scheduling and give an awesome flight. When we booked, we needed a very specific flight time because of our window of availability - these folks made it happen. On the day of the tour they were exactly where they said they would be and on time. The flight was awesome - the water and islands and inlets were absolutely stunning. The landing on the grass runway next to the beach was really great and the opportunity to walk around and take in the views on the island (which is where they live) was wonderful. I can’t say enough about this outfit - I highly recommend them!!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Fantastic flight!!

  Keith B,Feb 5, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had a fantastic flight. Richard was a great guy and very informative. We felt very safe with him. The scenery was stunning!! We were lucky enough to land near the beach and have time for photos. Highly recommend. Sally and Keith.

• Don’t come to Picton unless you book this trip!! Beautiful!!

  rebeccawN2001LZ,Feb 4, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Not to be missed!! What a memorable experience!! Professional and an excellent way to see the water and the sounds from high up- book to avoid disappointment- my husband and I pitched up on a sunny day and managed to get two of the four seats on the light aircraft- very lucky indeed!! The stop at the airstrip on the beach was an unexpected surprise- thank you!!

  

  

  

• Spectacular trip

  Anonymous,Jan 26, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  It was the most amazing flight overlooking the beautiful scenery in Picton. We were in the air for about an hour and even landed on a grass airstrip that belonged in the family. The views were so beautiful

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