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New Zealand VFR

Be the first — 2× Flux & XP

32 legs· ≈ 17h 17m total flight time·0% completed· Est. earnings ≈ ₣2,155.2 – ₣2,394

About this tour

Fly New Zealand from bottom to top in 32 short VFR legs, starting in Invercargill and finishing in Kaitaia. The route takes you through Fiordland, Queenstown, Mount Cook, the West Coast, Wellington, Taupō, Rotorua, Auckland and the far north, with a mix of remote airstrips, regional airports and challenging terrain along the way. Most sectors are under 60 NM, so this tour is built for light aircraft, visual navigation and actually enjoying the scenery rather than sitting on autopilot for hours. Mountains, coastlines, narrow valleys, unpredictable weather and some of the best low-level flying New Zealand has to offer.

Created by

Barna Sztoján

For information only. Pick any active aircraft to see leg & tour duration estimates at 110 kt cruise.

Legs
32
Distance
1,194 nm
Est. to complete
17h 17m
@ 110 KTAS
Done
0/32

Tour route

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Pilot progress

Pilots on this tour

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25%
8/32 legs

Reward

₣1,200 + 200 XP + Tour badge on your profile

New Zealand VFR badge is awarded to those who have successfully completed this tour.

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Legs — 32 total

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01
MCF01NZEasy Trailblazer leg Next leg
NZNV → NZCB·22 nm· 23m· ≈ ₣17.6 – ₣22

"Keep your eyes peeled for Invercargill's gusty winds as you navigate this quick hop across the southern plains."

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02
MCF02NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZCB → NZMO·41 nm· 35m· ≈ ₣32.8 – ₣41

"Watch your altitude over the coastal bluffs while navigating the transition to Balclutha's short grass runway."

Locked
03
MCF03NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZMO → NZMF·53 nm· 42m· ≈ ₣42.4 – ₣53

"Crossing the Otago terrain requires steady hands before dropping into the valley approach at Milton."

Locked
04
MCF04NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZMF → NZQN·41 nm· 35m· ≈ ₣32.8 – ₣41

"Welcome to the big leagues, where Queenstown's mountain walls demand absolute precision on your final approach vector."

Locked
05
MCF05NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZQN → NZMW·52 nm· 41m· ≈ ₣41.6 – ₣52

"Negotiate the high-terrain ridges separating the basins with enough power to clear the surrounding jagged peaks."

Locked
06
MCF06NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZMW → NZHT·23 nm· 24m· ≈ ₣18.4 – ₣23

"Keep it tight; this short hop to Haast puts you right against the dramatic West Coast surf line."

Locked
07
MCF07NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZHT → NZMC·48 nm· 39m· ≈ ₣38.4 – ₣48

"Navigation through the Southern Alps' microclimates is tricky, so watch for sudden valley fog near Mount Cook."

Locked
08
MCF08NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZMC → NZTL·20 nm· 22m· ≈ ₣16 – ₣20

"A quick dash across the glacial run-off zone requires careful monitoring of your glide path into Twizel."

Locked
09
MCF09NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZTL → NZRI·42 nm· 35m· ≈ ₣33.6 – ₣42

"The rugged interior terrain forces a strict adherence to the planned route to avoid hidden rocky outcrops."

Locked
10
MCF10NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZRI → NZPH·30 nm· 28m· ≈ ₣24 – ₣30

"Pinpoint the tiny landing strip at Pukaki amidst the vast, deceptive open plains of the Mackenzie Basin."

Locked
11
MCF11NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZPH → NZHK·58 nm· 45m· ≈ ₣46.4 – ₣58

"This stretch across the Southern Alps demands full engine power to clear the high mountain passes safely."

Locked
12
MCF12NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZHK → NZGM·18 nm· 21m· ≈ ₣14.4 – ₣18

"The Gums track is barely a scratch on the landscape, so line up early to avoid overshooting the threshold."

Locked
13
MCF13NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZGM → NZWS·47 nm· 38m· ≈ ₣37.6 – ₣47

"Cross the jagged West Coast divide, ensuring you have enough altitude to clear the rugged, untamed terrain."

Locked
14
MCF14NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZWS → NZKM·38 nm· 33m· ≈ ₣30.4 – ₣38

"Watch the tricky crosswinds common around Karamea, which can easily push you off your final approach path."

Locked
15
MCF15NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZKM → NZNS·50 nm· 40m· ≈ ₣40 – ₣50

"Navigation through the Tasman mountain corridors requires total focus as you traverse this remote, high-altitude path."

Locked
16
MCF16NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZNS → NZPN·33 nm· 30m· ≈ ₣26.4 – ₣33

"Managing your speed is vital as you maneuver into the tight, constrained valley approach for Palmerston North."

Locked
17
MCF17NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZPN → NZWN·38 nm· 33m· ≈ ₣30.4 – ₣38

"Wellington's infamous gusty wind tunnel tests your crosswind landing skills every time you cross the bay."

Locked
18
MCF18NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZWN → NZPP·27 nm· 26m· ≈ ₣21.6 – ₣27

"Keep your wits about you; the coastal turbulence near Paraparaumu can get rowdy during your short final."

Locked
19
MCF19NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZPP → NZFP·30 nm· 28m· ≈ ₣24 – ₣30

"This scenic hop requires dodging high coastal terrain while lining up for the narrow strip at Featherston."

Locked
20
MCF20NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZFP → NZWU·32 nm· 29m· ≈ ₣25.6 – ₣32

"Watch for sudden mountain waves that frequently tumble over the ridge lines toward the Wairarapa plains."

Locked
21
MCF21NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZWU → NZHA·43 nm· 36m· ≈ ₣34.4 – ₣43

"Navigating the interior hills to reach the rural strip at Hastings requires precise dead reckoning in thin air."

Locked
22
MCF22NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZHA → NZSD·14 nm· 18m· ≈ ₣11.2 – ₣14

"This lightning-quick hop barely lets you clear the pattern before needing to touch down at the airfield."

Locked
23
MCF23NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZSD → NZTM·53 nm· 42m· ≈ ₣42.4 – ₣53

"The terrain rises sharply toward the ranges, demanding a steep climb immediately after departure from the strip."

Locked
24
MCF24NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZTM → NZTN·27 nm· 26m· ≈ ₣21.6 – ₣27

"Don't let the short runway at Taumarunui catch you off guard with its tricky surrounding rising terrain obstacles."

Locked
25
MCF25NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZTN → NZAP·19 nm· 21m· ≈ ₣15.2 – ₣19

"Tight maneuvering is required here to avoid the volcanic hazards looming large on your approach to the strip."

Locked
26
MCF26NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZAP → NZRO·39 nm· 33m· ≈ ₣31.2 – ₣39

"A complex series of ridges separates the valleys, forcing you to maintain strict altitude to clear the terrain."

Locked
27
MCF27NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZRO → NZWV·44 nm· 36m· ≈ ₣35.2 – ₣44

"Keep your heading locked as you cross the Waihi gap to navigate the dense, hilly terrain effectively."

Locked
28
MCF28NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZWV → NZAA·61 nm· 47m· ≈ ₣48.8 – ₣61

"Auckland's busy airspace is a maze, so keep your communications sharp and your radar watch constant throughout."

Locked
29
MCF29NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZAA → NZPI·27 nm· 26m· ≈ ₣21.6 – ₣27

"This overwater transit requires keeping a keen eye on your fuel reserves while crossing the Hauraki Gulf."

Locked
30
MCF30NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZPI → NZWR·53 nm· 42m· ≈ ₣42.4 – ₣53

"Watch the coastal breezes; they love to swirl unpredictably around the runway threshold at Whitianga's facility."

Locked
31
MCF31NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZWR → NZKK·38 nm· 33m· ≈ ₣30.4 – ₣38

"The Northern peninsula's rugged ridges demand careful route planning to ensure clearance above the rising terrain."

Locked
32
MCF32NZEasy Trailblazer leg
NZKK → NZKT·33 nm· 30m· ≈ ₣26.4 – ₣33

"Wrap up your adventure by threading the needle into Kaitaia, being mindful of the narrow landing envelope."

Locked