Island Aviation

Island Aviation Scheduled flights to Great Barrier & North Island charter flights & Scenic tours with Waiheke Wings!

Our fleet of two 10-seater twin engine aircraft, one 4-seater Cessa and one De Havilland Beaver Floatplane comfortably seats 3 to 9 passengers each of flights to breath-taking Island destinations and around on charter flights around the North Island. We offer scheduled flights from 3 airports in Auckland to Great Barrier Island and are the only commercial flight operator on Waiheke Island. Our sce

nic flights give a unique experience as we take you over the mesmerizing Hauraki Gulf's Islands and Volcano. Additionally we fly you and your friends to island get-away lunches and wine tastings to Waiheke Island. With an ease to transport more than 600kg of equipment, our aircraft are a perfect choice for your planned fishing or surfing trip, film and TV production outing, research project or your desired personal or corporate flight.

29/07/2025

Last-Minute Flight Deals!

Hey Barrier, check out these unmissable deals:

Great Barrier to North Shore!
Friday, August 1st at 09:30am. $129/pp - 3 seats available.

Great Barrier to North Shore! Friday, August 1st at 4pm. $149/pp - 1 seat available

To book, contact us at [email protected], message us, or call us on 09 390 1111.

Seats are limited – don’t miss out!

Ngā mihi,
Island Aviationore

✈️ School Holiday Special! ✈️Keen on a scenic flight over Auckland City? And if you're curious about aviation or conside...
02/07/2025

✈️ School Holiday Special! ✈️

Keen on a scenic flight over Auckland City? And if you're curious about aviation or considering a future in flying, we'll happily share insights into the industry and how to get started!

These school holidays, take off from North Shore Airport or Waiheke Airport and have the experience of a lifetime! ☀️

Soar past the Sky Tower, Rangitoto Volcano, and the beautiful Hauraki Gulf islands — all with in-flight commentary packed with fun facts and local stories.

We can accommodate small groups in either our 3-seat Cessna 172 or our 9-seat BN2 Islander — perfect for a shared scenic experience!

👧 Kids (11 & under) fly for half price ($99/kid)
🧑 Adults save 20% ($159/adult)
(Minimum 2 adults per booking)
📞 Call 09 390 1111 or
📧 Email [email protected] to book your flight.

The Island Aviation Team

22/06/2025

🌳 Many hands make light work! 🌳
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to yesterday’s tree-planting effort — around 25 staff, family members of Island Aviation, and local residents.
We are proud to support environmental initiatives on the beautiful Great Barrier Island, not only through funding but also by giving our time. We're committed to continuing this mahi (work) for many more years to come.
The day’s efforts were beautifully captured in the video below — a small token of thanks for allowing us to serve this amazing community with island transport.
✈️ This winter season, we’re flying daily to and from Great Barrier Island from North Shore Airport, with on-demand flights also available from Waiheke, and charter flights to other cities across the North Island.
We offer:
✅ Flexible ticket options
✅ Concession passes
✅ Freight delivery & grocery pick-up (Countdown, Pak’nSave, New World)
✅ Daily winter specials – just $119 each way
✅ Free parking at North Shore Aero Club – only 200 steps from check-in!
📞 Call us, 📧 email us, or 💻 visit us online at IslandAviation.co.nz
We look forward to flying with you soon!
Island Aviation

21/06/2025

✈️ Long Weekend Special to Great Barrier Island with Island Aviation! ✨

Due to high demand over the Matariki period, we have opened a direct flight from Waiheke to Great Barrier tomorrow!

🌅22/6/25, 15:00 p.m. departure: Waiheke Island - Great Barrier Island (Claris Aerodrome)🍇

For only $225 per passenger, don't miss out!

To book your flight, send us an email to [email protected], message us or give us a call at 09 390 1111.

Seats are limited, so get in quick!

Nga mihi,

Island Aviation

16/06/2025

✈️ Matariki Special to Okiwi Aerodrome, Great Barrier Island with Island Aviation! ✨

Due to high demand over the Matariki period, we have opened a direct flight to Okiwi this Friday!

🌅20/6/25, 15:00 p.m. departure: North Shore - Okiwi, Great Barrier Island🍇

For only $229 per passenger, don't miss out!

To book your flight, send us an email to [email protected], message us or give us a call at 09 390 1111.
Seats are limited, so get in quick!

Nga mihi,
Island Aviation

Hey Auckland! ✈️Looking for something special to do tomorrow? Come visit your local airport and take to the skies for a ...
22/05/2025

Hey Auckland! ✈️

Looking for something special to do tomorrow? Come visit your local airport and take to the skies for a scenic flight with perfect weather on the horizon!
Soar over the stunning East Coast Bays, take in views of the Auckland City Sky Tower, and marvel at the beauty of Rangitoto Volcano and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Along the way, enjoy expert in-flight commentary sharing fascinating stories and local insights about the region — from volcanic history to hidden coastal gems.

🎉 One day only – Friday, May 24th:
👧 Kids fly for half price (ages 11 and under)
🧑 Adults save 20%
Minimum of 2 adults per booking. Departing from North Shore Airport only.

📞 Call us on 09 390 1111 or 📧 email us to book your flight at [email protected]

We’d love to share the skies — and the stories — with you!

Ngā mihi,
Island Aviation

11/05/2025

Last-Minute Flight Deals!

Hey Barrier and Waiheke, check out these unmissable deals:

Great Barrier to Waiheke Island - Tomorrow!
Tuesday, May 13th at 12pm. $199/pp - 1 seat available.

Waiheke Island to Great Barrier – Tomorrow! Tuesday, May 13th at 3pm. $199/person - 3 seats available

To book, contact us at [email protected], message us, or call us on 09 390 1111.

Seats are limited – don’t miss out!

Ngā mihi,
Island Aviation

08/04/2025

✈️ Last-Minute Specials to North Shore with Island Aviation! ✨
We’ve got some incredible deals for you tomorrow!

🌅13:30p.m. departure: Great Barrier Island - North Shore.

For only $199 per passenger, don't miss out!

To book your flight, send us an email to [email protected], message us or give us a call at 09 390 1111. Seats are limited, so get in quick!

Nga mihi,

Island Aviation

06/04/2025

✈️ Last-Minute Specials to Waiheke Island with Island Aviation! ✨
We’ve got some incredible deals for you tomorrow!

🌅13:00 p.m. departure: Great Barrier Island - Waiheke Island🍇

For only $199 per passenger, don't miss out!

To book your flight, send us an email to [email protected], message us or give us a call at 09 390 1111. Seats are limited, so get in quick!

Nga mihi,

Island Aviation

✈️ Last-Minute Grab-A-Fare Specials to Great Barrier! ✨We’ve got some incredible deals for you tomorrow from North Shore...
29/03/2025

✈️ Last-Minute Grab-A-Fare Specials to Great Barrier! ✨
We’ve got some incredible deals for you tomorrow from North Shore to Great Barrier in the venerable BN2 Islander!

08:30 a.m. North Shore - Great Barrier: $129 per passenger
15:00 p.m. North Shore - Great Barrier: $149 per passenger

09:30 a.m. Great Barrier - North Shore: $129 per passenger

Additionally, for those on Waiheke we also have a special flight from Waiheke to Tauranga, $199 per passenger, departing at 10:30 a.m.

Don't miss out!

To book your flight, send us an email to [email protected], flick through a message or give us a call at 09 390 1111. Seats are limited, so get in quick!

Nga mihi,

Island Aviation

23/03/2025

🌟✈️ Good morning from Island Aviation! 🌟✈️

Tomorrow, we have assigned the new addition to our fleet on a special Great Barrier - Waiheke flight!

For only $199, seats on the below flights are available:

09:30 a.m. departure: Great Barrier - Waiheke Island

We only have two seats available on this flight; please inquire to our email address: [email protected], or call us on +64 9 390 1111 to book your trip today!

Kind regards,

The Team at Island Aviation

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19/03/2025

🌟✈️ Good afternoon from Island Aviation! 🌟✈️

To beat the blues of the weather setting in for this evening, we have assigned an additional aircraft for tomorrow afternoon's Great Barrier - North Shore flight!

For only $149, seats on the below flights are available:

16:00 p.m. departure: Great Barrier - North Shore

Furthermore, we have for $199, 2 x seats available on our:

13:30 p.m. departure: Waiheke - Great Barrier

We have plenty of availability on these flights; please inquire to our email address: [email protected], or call us on +64 9 390 1111 to book your trip today!

Kind regards,

The Team at Island Aviation

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270/284 Postman Road, Dairy Flat
Ponsonby
0794

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

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+6493901121

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Our two De Havilland Beaver Floatplanes comfortably seats 5 or 6 adults each to breath-taking island destinations. Our scenic flights give a unique experience since we depart right from downtown Wynyard Quarter and then fly you over the mesmerizing Hauraki Gulf Islands and Volcanoes. Additionally we can take you and your friends to island get-away lunches and wine tastings to Waiheke, Kawau and Great Barrier. We also offer transfers, adventure trips and charter services to destinations such as Great Barrier Island, Kawau, Rakino, Rotoroa, the Coromandel Peninsula, the Bay of Islands and the lakes of the central North Island. With an ease to transport more than 600kg of equipment, our aircraft are a perfect choice for your planned fishing or surfing trip, film and TV production outing, research project or your desired personal or corporate adventure.