Aerial scenic flight over coastal bays and mountain islands

Breathtaking Scenic Flights over the Marlborough Sounds

Short scenic flights from Koromiko showcasing Queen Charlotte, Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds with a unique remote beach stop.

Scenic Flights & Tours

Short, photogenic flights including Bays and Bush, Water and Wilderness, and the full Flight Experience.

Koromiko

Water-Activities & Pelorus Air: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Flight

Soar above New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds on a 20-minute flight that unveils hidden coves, native bush, and stunning vistas. Perfect for photographers and nature lovers alike, this scenic tour delivers a memorable perspective of one of the region’s most beautiful landscapes.

Water-Activities & Pelorus Air: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Flight

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Koromiko, Marlborough

Koromiko

Water & Wilderness Scenic Tour by Pelorus Air in Marlborough Sounds

Discover the stunning Marlborough Sounds from above with Pelorus Air’s breathtaking scenic flight, featuring a historic landing and a remote beach stop. A perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural history.

Water & Wilderness Scenic Tour by Pelorus Air in Marlborough Sounds

Picton

Queen Charlotte Water & Wilderness Scenic Flight from Picton

A 75-minute light-aircraft circuit over Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds with a short beach landing in the Outer Sounds. Expect narrated geology, wildlife spotting, and a dramatic perspective on Marlborough’s drowned valleys.

Queen Charlotte Water & Wilderness Scenic Flight from Picton

About Pelorus Air

Pelorus Air is a scenic flight operator based in Koromiko, Marlborough, offering aerial tours across the Marlborough Sounds. Featured on The Adventure Collective, Pelorus Air specialises in short, high-impact flights that showcase the region’s coastal bays, native bush and iconic sounds.

Flights include the Bays and Bush Scenic Tour — a 20-minute flight that reveals hidden homes tucked into native bush and yachts navigating tranquil bays. The Water and Wilderness Scenic Tour highlights Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound and Captain Cook’s favourite landing spot, and includes a unique 20-minute stop at a remote beach. The Flight Experience combines views of the Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds and includes a wilderness beach stop to experience the area up close.

Pelorus Air focuses on providing memorable aerial perspectives for photographers, holidaymakers and visitors seeking efficient sightseeing. Flights operate from Koromiko, placing passengers close to central Picton and the entrance to the Marlborough Sounds. The company’s aircraft enable access to locations and views that are difficult or time-consuming to reach by land or water.

Safety and comfort are priorities on each flight, and itineraries are designed to maximise scenic value within short timeframes. Booking options accommodate single flights and small groups, making these tours a convenient addition to Marlborough itineraries. For travellers wanting a fast, photogenic way to see the Sounds, Pelorus Air delivers direct aerial views and a unique remote beach experience. Advance bookings are recommended during peak holiday seasons to secure preferred departure times, remote beach access and photographic opportunities.

Pelorus Air — Scenic Flights in the Marlborough Sounds

Pelorus Air offers scenic flights from Koromiko, Marlborough, delivering fast, photogenic access to the Marlborough Sounds. Ideal for photographers, holidaymakers and visitors, Pelorus Air’s tours highlight Queen Charlotte Sound, Pelorus Sound, Kenepuru Sound and sheltered bays from a unique aerial perspective.

Featured Flights

Bays and Bush Scenic Tour — A 20-minute flight that reveals hidden homes nestled in native bush and yachts navigating tranquil bays. Perfect for landscape photography and short sightseeing.
Water and Wilderness Scenic Tour — Showcases Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound and notable landing spots, and includes a 20-minute stop at a remote beach for a wilderness experience.
Flight Experience (Water and Wilderness) — Combines views of the Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds in one comprehensive aerial route with a beach stop to soak up the remote coastline.

Why Choose Pelorus Air

Direct departures from Koromiko place passengers close to Picton and the entrance to the Marlborough Sounds, reducing travel time.
Tours are short, designed to maximise scenic value in 20-minute and extended airborne experiences.
Remote beach stops on selected flights provide opportunities to experience coastline otherwise difficult to access by land or water.

What to Expect

Passengers can expect clear aerial viewpoints of the Marlborough Sounds with photo-friendly flightpaths over bays, native bush and waterways. Tours are structured to highlight the most picturesque stretches of Queen Charlotte Sound, Kenepuru Sound and Pelorus Sound, with commentary focused on scenic highlights and landing stop features.

Ideal For

Photographers looking for elevated landscapes and coastal detail.
Holidaymakers wanting a fast, scenic overview of the Marlborough Sounds.
Visitors with limited time who want to experience multiple sounds and a remote beach stop in a single flight.

Booking and Practical Information

Flights operate from Koromiko, Marlborough. The Bays and Bush and Water and Wilderness options include 20-minute segments, while the Flight Experience covers multiple sounds with a beach stop. Advance booking is recommended during peak travel periods to secure preferred departure times and remote beach access.

Locations Highlighted

Queen Charlotte Sound
Kenepuru Sound
Pelorus Sound
Picton and nearby bays

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Experience the Marlborough Sounds from the air with a short, photogenic flight that showcases New Zealand’s coastal beauty — Pelorus Air provides direct access to the region’s most scenic waterways and shoreline features.

Aerial view of sunlit island archipelago from scenic flight

Book a Scenic Flight Over the Marlborough Sounds

Reserve a 20-minute Bays and Bush or Water and Wilderness flight from Koromiko — stop at a remote beach and capture unforgettable aerial photos.