Gateway to South Island north-west

Scheduled flights connecting Takaka with Wellington, Nelson and Karamea

Elevate your senses

Stunning scenic flights over Farewell Spit, Abel Tasman and Kahurangi from Takaka, Nelson and Motueka

Your Heaphy and Abel Tasman transport sorted

Scheduled flight and shuttle packages from Wellington, Takaka, Nelson and Karamea

Abel Tasman fly-cruise experiences

Enjoy Golden Bay and idyllic Abel Tasman from the air, ground and sea

Shuttle connections

Scheduled shuttles from Nelson and Takaka to the Abel Tasman and Heaphy Track

Experience Golden Bay at your own pace

Explore extraordinary places in your Golden Bay Rental Car

Nau mai haere mai—welcome to Golden Bay Air

Are you dreaming of a holiday in Golden Bay? Planning your Heaphy Track or Abel Tasman adventure? Or maybe you want to treat yourself or a loved one to a stunning scenic flight?

At Golden Bay Air we offer flights, shuttles and rental cars to transport you to the Heaphy Track and Abel Tasman from Takaka, Nelson or Wellington. Plus we offer single and multi-day tour packages that showcase the best of the Abel Tasman and Golden Bay.

We can't wait to show you our own special paradise...

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View of Wellington from Golden Bay Air Flight

Scheduled Flights

Year-round daily scheduled flights between Wellington, Takaka, Karamea and Nelson. More... about scheduled flights

View of Farewell Spit from Scenic Flight

Scenic Flights

Scenic flights from Takaka, Nelson and Motueka with the most diverse and spectacular views in New Zealand. More... about scenic flights

Golden Bay Air shuttle bus with bike trailer

Shuttle Buses

Daily shuttle bus to the Heaphy Track, Abel Tasman and Golden Bay from Nelson and Takaka. More... about shuttles

Heaphy Track walker approaching Heaphy river mouth

Heaphy Track for Walkers

Daily flight and shuttle transport from Wellington, Nelson, Takaka or Karamea for Heaphy walkers More... about the Heaphy Track

Heaphy Track biker crossing Cave Brook bridge

Heaphy Track for Bikers

Seasonal flight and shuttle transport from Wellington, Nelson, Takaka and Karamea for Heaphy bikers. More... about the Heaphy Track

Abel Tasman kayakers

Abel Tasman

Complete end-to-end flight, shuttle and tour packages for the Abel Tasman and coastal track. More... about the Abel Tasman

Kids running on Wharariki Beach

Golden Bay

Explore Golden Bay, enjoy a vibrant arts scene, restaurants and bars, and stunning scenery! More... about Golden Bay

Picnic by rental car at Tata Beach

Golden Bay Rental Cars

Hire a car and explore Golden Bay at your own pace. Available from Takaka. Daily or weekly rental rates. More... about rental cars

Golden Bay Air twin engine aircraft in hangar at Takaka Airport

Air Charters

Charter your own plane. Small group charter flights to anywhere in New Zealand. More... about charter flights

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Testimonials

"Awesome service from these guys. Very professional team with great local knowledge. I recommend GBA for any flights from Wellington into and around the top of the South."
Craig, Kapiti Coast

"Awesome job by Golden Bay Air to organise a group trip (mainly out of Wellington) for the weekend to mountain bike the Heaphy. "
Matt, Wellington

"To have a direct link to our capital city is invaluable to Golden Bay...love it! Quick and easy booking and always friendly service 😉👍"
Neville, Takaka

An excellent scenic tour, the pilot was knowledgeable, personable, and keen to make sure we had a good experience. We enjoyed it very much and would strongly recommend it."
Simon, Auckland

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