Great pilots. Even better hosts.
We can't wait for you to meet the highly experienced team behind Flyinn, from the founders at Geordie Hill Station to the guides in the right-hand seat.
Founded on a farm. Hosted like family.
Flyinn was built by Matt and Jo McCaughan at Geordie Hill Station, a working high-country sheep farm near Wanaka, and is now flown forward by new owner Mark Nicholls. The welcome of morning coffee and hot scones at the homestead still sets the tone for everything that follows.
Mark Nicholls
Owner
Mark recently took the controls at Flyinn from founders Matt and Jo, continuing the personally hosted, small-group flying vacations Flyinn is known for. A full introduction is on its way.
Matt & Jo McCaughan
Founders
Thirty years ago Matt planned a self-fly vacation abroad and was hooked. Together with Jo, he built Flyinn from Geordie Hill Station to share the mountain flying he grew up with, hosting guests from around the world.
Your guide pilots
Mountain instructors
Every aircraft carries an experienced mountain pilot and instructor in the right seat. Local aviation knowledge, personal hosting, and the judgement that keeps mountain flying safe.
Life at Geordie Hill Station
Flyinn guests get a genuine window into New Zealand high-country life: mustering, working dogs, merino sheep and the rhythms of a working station. It is the part of the tour nobody expects to love as much as they do.