One-Hour Waimangu Volcanic Valley & Wai-O-Tapa Helicopter Tour With Mount Tarawera Landing
Experience the thrill of walking around Mount Tarawera’s summit combined with a scenic flight showcasing Rotorua’s highlights. Marvel at stunning crater lakes, vibrant Waimangu Volcanic Valley, and Wai-O-Tapu geothermal reserves from above. Spot the unique Tarawera Falls, where water erupts from a cliff before crashing down 65m. This tour offers breathtaking views of native bush, farmlands, a city, numerous lakes, a volcanic caldera, and distant active volcanoes, all in one hour. Discover Rotorua’s amazing features, uniquely shaped by the Pacific Rim of Fire fault line.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (2– 11) or one adult (12+)
- One-Hour Waimangu Volcanic Valley & Wai-O-Tapa Helicopter Tour With Mount Tarawera Landing
- Soar over native bush, farmlands and geothermal parks
- Take in a birdseye perspective over the stunning crater lakes and the Tarawera Falls
- Experience the thrill of walking on the summit of Mount Tarawera
- Available every day: Departs 9am, 12pm, 2pm
- Departure Point: Lakefront Drive, Rotorua City Lakefront, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: Departs 9am, 12pm, 2pm
- Departure Point: Lakefront Drive, Rotorua City Lakefront, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
- Please arrive at your departure location no less than 30 minutes prior to flight
Important:
- 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
- Please allows approximately one hour for this experience
Terms & Conditions:
- A minimum of two adults fares are required for flights to operate
- 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 (0–2), please contact Volcanic Air as aviation conditions apply
- Tour duration, flight times and inclusions may vary due to weather conditions and passenger loadings
- 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
- Excursion landings are undertaken at your own risk
- 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/
Cancellations:
- 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.