Rotorua: Scenic Flight over Mt Tarawera & Waimangu Valley Mount Tarawera/ Waimangu Volcanic Valley Eruption Trail Tour
ID: GYG480675-853559
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
40 min.
Description
Experience a floatplane take off and landing on Lake Rotorua. Enjoy spectacular scenic views of Rotorua's 13 lakes, a dormant volcano and stunning Geothermal parks
Departing from the Rotorua lakefront, experience the thrill of a floatplane take off, climbing around Mokoia Island and over the ridge to the hidden lakes district. Take in the vibrant lakes and native NZ bush before flying up and over the Volcanic Peaks of Mount Tarawera. At 3680 feet in elevation this majestic dormant volcano dominates the surrounding landscape and plays center piece to the stunning lakes which surrounds it.
Your pilot will fly you directly over the 8km crater rift line left by the largest eruption in New Zealand’s living memory. The 1886 eruption devastated the local area including our famous Pink and White Terraces (once claimed as the eighth wonder of the world).
Included in the flight is views over the stunning lakes district and aerial views of the Waimangu Thermal Valley and its vibrant Inferno Crater and Frying Pan Lake. Returning to Rotorua your descent takes you past the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, Pohutu Geyser and over the city before landing back on Lake Rotorua.
Highlights
- Experience a thrilling floatplane take off and landing on the water
- Admire the vibrant colors of the volcanic craters as you fly over Mount Tarawera
- Learn about the history of Rotorua and its geothermal parks from your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is weather dependent - it will not go ahead if it is not safe to do so, or if the views cannot be seen!
Tour duration, flight times and inclusions may vary due to weather conditions, volcanic activity and passenger loadings. Excursion landings are undertaken at your own risk and such landings are at your pilot’s sole discretion.
As per New Zealand law, PB&DV Holdings Ltd trading as Volcanic Air requires individual weights at the time of booking. If an individual passenger weight exceeds 110kgs a surcharge may apply. Any passenger exceeding 135kgs as weighted by PB&DV Holdings Ltd trading as Volcanic Air will be required to pay two adult fares.
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
