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Post by AussieBob on Dec 6, 2013 11:12:26 GMT 12
Some of the flight options available from aucklandseaplanes.co.nz
RANGITOTO CIRCUIT from $150pp (15 MIN. FLYING TIME, approx. 30 MIN EXPERIENCE)
GULF ISLAND SCENIC from $250pp (25 MIN. FLYING TIME, approx. 45 MIN EXPERIENCE)
ISLAND HOPPING from $470pp (1 HOUR 10 MIN FLYING TIME, approx. 2 HOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDING LANDINGS AWAY FROM BASE)
COAST TO COAST from $470pp (1 HOUR 10 MIN FLYING TIME, approx. 1 hour 30 MIN EXPERIENCE)
MAN OF WAR WINETASTING AND LUNCH $390pp (approx. 45 MIN FLYING TIME, 3 HOUR EXPERIENCE)
OYSTER INN LUNCH OR DINNER/STAY from $420pp (approx. 30 MIN FLYING TIME, 3 HOUR EXPERIENCE)
GREAT BARRIER/WHANGAPARAPARA LODGE STAY from $899pp (approx. 40 MIN FLYING TIME EACH WAY OR FLY AND CRUISE incl. 2 nights)
ROTOROA ISLAND TRANSFER from $250pp (approx. 25 MIN FLYING TIME EACH WAY OR FLY AND CRUISE)
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jan 12, 2014 23:48:30 GMT 12
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Post by harrysone on Jan 15, 2014 7:31:38 GMT 12
I hope all you Auckland guys are contemplating a trip  ? |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jan 15, 2014 18:52:14 GMT 12
A couple of my friends have been for flights in it already - I might give it a go but I prefer not to pay for this sort of thing unless there's a chance to actually fly it myself... |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Jan 16, 2014 20:03:54 GMT 12
A group of us are organizing an outing.
We have been quoted $150:00 ea for a one hour deal that includes about half an hour flying with splash and cruise.
(Not quite sure yet what that last bit actually means!)
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 17, 2014 0:38:12 GMT 12
Can you use your Gold Card for this one too Peter? |
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Post by thomarse on Jan 17, 2014 16:39:53 GMT 12
Cheeky young upstart!
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Post by Peter Lewis on Jan 17, 2014 20:28:45 GMT 12
The SuperGoldCard (aka the Winston Card) for free travel only works on commuter services, not on tourist-type services.
Thus it is valid for Auckland harbour ferrys, but not on Auckland harbour cruises.
After all these years, I must say that for all his faults Winston is the first politician that has ever actually done something for me.
Mind you, I also now have a Government department that actually listens to me - the GCSB.
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Post by nuuumannn on Jan 18, 2014 12:53:31 GMT 12
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Post by harrysone on Jan 31, 2014 10:38:22 GMT 12
For those who are interested, Chris Sattler says that Radio NZ recorded an interview with Auckland Seaplanes yesterday and they will broadcast it next Wednesday (5th Feb) at 3:30pm
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Post by weheka on Jan 31, 2014 18:53:45 GMT 12
They should name a card after Winston, they could call it the "all smoke and mirrors" card, he is an absolute master at creating quite a lot of publicity and position out of nothing, and then delivering nothing. I do like a few of his ideas though, in particular, any immigrant not prepared to adopt our culture, laws and way of life...f off, this countries full!
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Post by harrysone on Feb 6, 2014 12:22:33 GMT 12
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Post by Peter Lewis on Mar 2, 2014 16:51:34 GMT 12
I have an email from Chris Sattler: "We have been asked to bring the Beaver to the Catalina ramp in Hobsonville for their next farmers market next Saturday and Sunday. Just wondering if there is any interest from members to fly either from town to Hobsonville with a ferry back later in the day or from Hobsonville to town and then ferry back. We could offer that at 120 pp including the ferry trip. Thanks for letting me know and I will still have to get clearance from the base but apparently Hobsonville land company has asked already... See you soon! Chris" Anyone interested? Contact me asap.  |
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Post by harrysone on Mar 2, 2014 17:45:38 GMT 12
Some of us Catalina guys are doing the Sunday flight there & back 1st thing and last thing so that probably only leaves Saturday  (unless he's going to run a number of ferry flights there:) !). Of course they will be doing "jollies" on site |
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Post by harrysone on Mar 4, 2014 14:56:05 GMT 12
just wondering...if there are interested people who want to fly to in & out of Hobsonville on Sunday morning & return mid-afternoonish, we have 2 seats spare. We have negotiated a return fare with Chris for about $180 if we fill the aircraft PM me if you are interested |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 4, 2014 15:48:53 GMT 12
Yikes, it isn't cheap considering it's merely just a few kilometres!
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Post by harrysone on Mar 4, 2014 15:53:23 GMT 12
we are hoping to do a few 'orbits' etc before landing |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Mar 4, 2014 16:03:59 GMT 12
. . . alighting . . .
Not a recommended procedure to 'land' in a floatplane.
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Post by harrysone on Mar 4, 2014 16:11:50 GMT 12
indeed |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Mar 9, 2014 13:01:56 GMT 12
Yesterday, Saturday 8th March, saw the first seaplane arrival at Hobsonville since the cessation of Sunderland operations in April 1967. Auckland Seaplane's Beaver ZK-AMA circuited overhead Hobsonville before alighting a little further down the harbour  Taxiing up past the moored yachts  and arriving at the historic Hobsonville seaplane ramp  Auckland Seaplanes CEO Chris Sattler looks very pleased with the success of the operation  Well done team! |
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(unless he's going to run a number of ferry flights there:) !). Of course they will be doing "jollies" on site