Rotorua

White Island & Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure

Rotorua, New Zealand
White Island and Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Leave Rotorua for a short minute flight to White Island, New Zealand’s only active offshore volcano. Land in a helicopter and walk around the island before taking the scenic route back to Rotorua via Mt. Tarawera, the site of New Zealand’s largest eruption in human memory. Get a glimpse at the geothermal diversity of this region.
  • Your pilot offers commentary in the air
  • Pick-up available: head direct to the Rotorua lakefront from your hotel
  • Head to a part of New Zealand that few others get to see
  • Family friendly: child rates available, including free flights for under-twos

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Once mined for sulphur, the active island volcano of White Island periodically erupts while constantly emitting a cloud of steam. You can see this extraordinary sight from the air and land on this combined helicopter flight and walking tour, which makes for a surreal experience.

What's Included

  • Professional pilot-guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 1 Lakefront Drive, City Lake front, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

White (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Operated by Volcanic Air

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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