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Now is the best time to plan your summer trip to Tairāwhiti. Check out our list of the best experiences that can't be missed!
Discover Ngāti Porou - Explore with Air Ruatoria
Air Ruatoria offer scenic flights throughout the region and chartered flights to/from Tairāwhiti from other Aotearoa airports.
Come and enjoy our wonderful cultural landscapes, learn about our taonga, our iwi and the place we call “Paradise”.
Nō reira, nau mai haere mai.
Air Ruatoria offer scenic flights throughout the region and chartered flights to/from Tairāwhiti from other Aotearoa airports.
Come and enjoy our wonderful cultural landscapes, learn about our taonga, our iwi and the place we call “Paradise”.
Nō reira, nau mai haere mai.
Our Ngāti Porou landscapes aren’t just beautiful landscapes, they are cultural landscapes with the mana and whakapapa of our hapu. Whether it is our maunga tapu, Hikurangi, or the Waiapu River from which the proverb "Waiapu kōkā huhua" flows and speaks to the fierce leadership of our women. Ultimately it's the Ngāti Porou people that makes the place special. Ngāti Porou people who are tenacious, have a history of service, are creative and strategic with a unique sense of humour.
Air Ruatoria offer 4 scenic flight options:
- Hikurangi Maunga
- Whale Rider
- Te Whanau-ā-Apanui
- Onenui Station and Rocket Lab
Come and enjoy our wonderful cultural landscapes, learn about our taonga, our iwi and the place we call “Paradise”.
Nō reira, nau mai haere mai.
Air Ruatoria offer 4 scenic flight options:
- Hikurangi Maunga
- Whale Rider
- Te Whanau-ā-Apanui
- Onenui Station and Rocket Lab
Come and enjoy our wonderful cultural landscapes, learn about our taonga, our iwi and the place we call “Paradise”.
Nō reira, nau mai haere mai.
Contact
Location
Address:
Ruatoria
Facilities and Features
Proximity to Town:
Allow approximately 2 hours driving from Gisborne city to Ruatoria along State Highway 35.
Proximity to Airport:
The closest airport is Gisborne Airport in Gisborne city.
Parking:
Free parking available.
Activity Duration:
45 minutes - 1 hour, 30 minutes depending on which scenic flight you choose.
Weather Considerations:
We will give you plenty of notice if the weather is poor and we can't fly that day. Please see our Cancellation and Transfer policy on our website.
Cancellation Policy:
Please see our Cancellation and Transfer policy on our website.
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