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Walk into North Shore Airport and check in at the front desk for the Hauraki Gulf scenic airplane. Some booking options depart from Waiheke instead \u2014 your confirmation shows which. No hotel pickup. Exact timing is confirmed after booking. This hub uses more than one meeting place: the Rosedale helicopter base, the Mechanics Bay CBD heliport, and North Shore Airport for the airplane. Your voucher names the exact desk \u2014 do not assume every flight uses the same pad. Airplane options ask for passport or photo ID. Bring photo ID for helicopter check-in if unsure. Hotel pickup is not included. Infants typically fly on an adult\u2019s lap on the scenic airplane options. Confirm age bands on your helicopter option when you book. A harder destination-wide minimum age beyond those bands is not stated. The lead helicopter base states a passenger weight limit of about 116 kg (255 lb). Some airplane options note about 110 kg. 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From NZD299 per person (shared airplane; about 45 minutes in the air). Shared scenic airplane flight; North Shore Airport or Waiheke departure options. Overflight only \u2014 no scenic landing stated. Marketed two-guest minimum; may cancel if too few travellers. Live prices when you book.<\/p>

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