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Classic Flights

116 Reviews

#19 of 59 Tours in Wanaka

Tours, Outdoor Activities, Air Tours

Closed Now: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Spitfire Lane | Wanaka Airport, Wanaka 9343, New Zealand

Open today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Review Highlights

“Addicting”

After doing a one hour flight training with learntofly, I wanted to go back in the air and... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Bertrand L

via mobile

“Rad Experience”

A must do in Wanaka. 2 or 3 in the afternoon is the perfect timing for us. Great view of the lakes... read more

Reviewed 13 May 2018

Juvy P

via mobile

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5.0 116 reviews

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Terrible1%

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“open cockpit”(21 reviews)

“tiger moth”(44 reviews)

“the loop”(10 reviews)

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Vintage Tiger Moth Scenic Flights with Classic Flights Wanaka, New Zealand. Have you ever dreamed of experiencing a piece of aviation history? To step back in time where Pilots were larger than life, and heroes to all those who lifted their eyes...more

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Bertrand L

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Addicting

After doing a one hour flight training with learntofly, I wanted to go back in the air and experience a real "fly" experience. I booked a 30 min flight in a 1940 Tiggermoth, including some aerobatics. God that was awesome. The pilot, Lucy was very...More

Thank Bertrand L

Juvy P

1610

Reviewed 13 May 2018 via mobile

Rad Experience

A must do in Wanaka. 2 or 3 in the afternoon is the perfect timing for us. Great view of the lakes. Our pilot is awesome. They are all nice and friendly. Highly recommended.

Thank Juvy P

planetogra

Tewantin, Australia

26248

Reviewed 8 April 2018

JUST THE BEST experience ... flying a bi-plane

After getting togged out in overalls, leather jacket & helmet there were plenty of photo shots of the Tiger Moth & ... call me ACE ... taxi, take off all quite smooth, but the flight is a bit bumpy in the open cockpit ... the...More

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Stefanie T

Reviewed 1 March 2018 via mobile

Amazing staff and experience!!! Highly recommend

Cannot speak more highly of this place!!! One of our best experiences in our whole New Zealand holiday! We were very lucky to have Peter as our pilot, on a Waco aircraft that could fit 2 person in front. He was an absolute delight and...More

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BobP1073

Christchurch, New Zealand

Reviewed 5 January 2018

Tigermoth Barnstormer Flight - best attraction/activity in Wanaka.

Our 14yo Harry was keen to give this a go and said it was the best thing he has ever done. Pilot Lucy really looked after Harry and he thoroughly loved flying with her. Biggest smile afterwards.

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StriteJnK

Gatesville, Texas

336

Reviewed 16 November 2017 via mobile

Gorgeous and fun

Months before our trip to New Zealand we booked a picnic flight in two Tigar Moths. Weather is always the wild card so we just hoped gor sunshine. The night before our flight there was an unseasonable snowfall in Queenstown. We were sure that our...More

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01donala

London, United Kingdom

3428

Reviewed 28 October 2017 via mobile

Dream come true, lifelong memory

Jaw-dropping and unmissable experience! Unbelievable scenery from above and to feel the fresh open air passing around you in the open-cockpit was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Such a beautiful aircraft and exquisitely looked after; it was a rare privilage to fly in the Tiger Moth. We...More

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bish71250

Bracknell, United Kingdom

Reviewed 9 October 2017

The ultimate barnstormer 1940s Tigermoth

Just done the tigermoth barnstormer flight at wanaka classic flights. Fantastic experience with some aerobatics. My pilot Lucy was fantastic, great pilot. Views were out of this world and flying in this 1940s tigermoth a once in lifetime experience. All the flying gear was provided...More

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cdelgior

Adana, Turkey

Reviewed 25 April 2017 via mobile

Given confirmation, planned vacation around flight, then turned away

Aircraft look great but unfortunately was unable to get off the ground because staff neglected to check the voucher number I provided, then did not honor my certificate when I arrived despite previously confirming the date and time. We scheduled part of our family trip...More

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Stephen B

Auckland, New Zealand

4517

Reviewed 12 April 2017

A dream come true a experience you must not miss

Where do I start with the review on this one? Looking for something for my family and to celebrate my son’s birthday that was exciting enough for him and his girlfriend age 23, my wife and myself in the older bracket. I went through all...More