White Island Scenic Helicopter Flight & Mount Tarawera Landing with Guided Summit Walk
Embark on an extreme volcanic adventure, soaring over the active crater of White Island (Whakaari) on a scenic helicopter flight, before landing on the dormant yet spectacular Mount Tarawera. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Waimangu Volcanic Valley, stunning crater lakes and fertile lands as you experience a unique blend of scenery, rich culture and fascinating history in this remarkable region.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (2–11) or one adult (12+)
- Scenic helicopter flight over White Island (*approximately 85 minutes)
- Landing on Mount Tarawera
- Guided walking tour to the summit of Mount Tarawera (*approximately 20 minutes)
- Commentary on the history and culture of the Rotorua region
- Available every day: Departs 9am, 12pm or 2pm
Pricing & availability
Things to know
- Guests are required to provide the accurate weight of ALL individual participants at time of booking
- Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Jacket
- Sunscreen
- Camera
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: Departs 9am, 12pm or 2pm
- Departure/Return Point: Volcanic Air – Lakefront Drive, Rotorua City Lakefront, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
- Please arrive at your departure location no less than 30 minutes prior to flight
- Valid for the flight path selected at the time of purchase – please make your selection carefully
Important:
- Exclusions: Meals, drinks and transfers
- Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
- Guests are required to provide the accurate weight of ALL individual participants at time of booking
- A full safety briefing as well as safety equipment will be provided at the Volcanic Air Base
- All passengers will be required to be weighed on the day of flight to ensure proper weight distribution in the aircraft
- Subject to conditions, children under 2 may travel free of charge when seated on a parent’s/guardian’s lap. For bookings of more than one infant (0–1), please contact Volcanic Air as aviation conditions apply
- Please note that bags or packs are not permitted on board. Guests are welcome to bring a camera
- Please allow up to two hours for this experience
Terms & Conditions:
- A fuel surcharge may apply to the ticket price. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure, payable directly to Volcanic Air. No fuel surcharge is presently applicable
- A minimum of two adult fares are required for flights to operate
- Tour duration, flight times and inclusions may vary due to weather conditions, volcanic/geothermal activities and passenger loadings
- Excursion landings are undertaken at your own risk and such landings are at your pilot’s sole discretion
- Reservations are held only when weights are received and full passenger details provided
- Any deviation from the declared weights within reason may incur a surcharge or result in your flight being rescheduled
- If an individual’s weight exceeds 110kg, a surcharge may apply. Any passenger exceeding 135kg will be required to purchase two adult fares
- Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air traffic control and availability. In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations
- In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations. Please note, if half the paid tour was possible, the component not experienced will be refunded, not both
- Refer to full T&Cs page here - https://www.volcanicair.co.nz/home/about-us/terms-conditions/
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations made between 30 days and 7 days before departure date: 25% cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours before departure date: 75% cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 48 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking:
- 30 days’ notice is required to request changes to a booking you have made. Changes are subject to availability
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Volcanic Air
Located on Lake Rotorua, Volcanic Air offers diverse scenic flights and tours, showcasing local volcanoes, geothermal reserves and lakes. Established in 1992, they serve over 10,000 customers annually with helicopters and Rotorua’s only floatplanes. Experience the cultural heart of New Zealand with breathtaking scenery and insightful commentary, reaching remote destinations with ease.