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Fly, Dine and Celebrate - 
All Under One Wing.

Aviation-themed brunches, gourmet lunches, and thrilling flight simulators - right here in Thames.

Plus, special evening dining events with our famous Italian menu.

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BRUNCH & LUNCH
9am - 3pm
Tues - Sun

Refuel with our gourmet burgers, pizzas and Good George brews in a one of a kind aviation setting. The perfect pit stop after a simulator session or day out in Thames.

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FLIGHT SIMULATORS
By Booking

Take the Pilot’s Seat! 

Step into our state-of-the-art VR cockpits and fly iconic WWII Spitfires, modern fighter jets, or helicopters. Perfect for thrill-seekers, families, and team-building events.

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DINNER EVENTS
Exclusive Evenings

Join us for exclusive evening events featuring Italian inspired menus, music and atmosphere. Perfect for a special night out - or book our venue for your own private celebration.

AVIATION-THEMED EVENTS

Birthdays, Team-Building, and Private Functions – All Under One Wing

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a team-building day, or planning a corporate event, The Aviator Experience is the ultimate venue. Combine thrilling military flight simulators with aviation-themed dining – from hand-stretched pizza lunches to bold Italian dinners.

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We can host groups of up to 40 guests and tailor the experience to suit flyers and non-flyers alike.

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What Our Guests Are Saying

"Craig and the team at the Aviator Thames are absolutely brilliant!
You really feel taken care of, they go out of their way to make sure you have the best experience and they have the goods and tools to back it up.  I can’t recommend this place highly enough, thank you so much to Craig and the team for consistently making it a great experience!"

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Robert L.

"We enjoyed an excellent dinner from their Italian menu last week. Food was absolutely delicious and not a complaint among our table of four. Service was friendly and Craig the owner made sure to come to our table to deliver a treat and have a chat at the end of our evening. Thank you, We'll be back and will recommend the Aviator to others looking for a lovely dinner in Thames."

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Barbara C.

"We had amazing time in The Aviator Experience. Craig was super helpful, he made the whole flying experience magical. The food was great, one of the best burgers we’ve had in New Zealand and very reasonably priced. Absolute must visit while in Thames!"

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Zuzanna K.

Ready to Book Your Next Adventure?

Whether it’s a thrilling flight sim, a family pizza lunch, or an indulgent Italian dinner – we’ve got you covered.

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