White Island (Whakaari) Tours and Tickets

White Island (Whakaari) located off the coast of Whakatane, where a lunar landscape full of geothermal vents rises up from the cobalt sea. There’s no lava on White Island—since the vent is underwater—but from the sky the steam and sulfur are eerie enough for first time volcano visitors. The remains of an abandoned sulfur mine from a 1914 eruption can be seen and prior to 2019, walking tours were conducted on White Island where travelers could explore the active volcano by foot. Today, White Island is best accessed by helicopter where you can circle the steaming vent.