Overview
Pleasant Point is significant in aviation history as the site of Richard Pearse's early powered flight experiments. Historical accounts place Pearse's witnessed flights along the Opihi River banks in 1902-1903, predating the Wright Brothers' achievement by approximately six months.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
History
Richard Pearse conducted witnessed powered flight experiments here in 1902-1903, predating the Wright Brothers.
Transport
Pleasant Point requires private vehicle access; no public transport serves this town directly.
