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Tour 3B - Volcanic Landing by Helicopter
-Eruption Trail tour and volcanic landing

Fly to the site of the largest eruption in New Zealand’s living memory, landing on Mount Tarawera offers a privileged view of spectacular craters and domes formed by the 1886 eruption. Here you will enjoy an interesting commentary based on the region’s history, culture and geology. Flights to and from the volcano take in expansive views of the stunning Lakes District, National Parks and a view of Mount Tarawera from above.

Adult / $395
Child (2 - 11 years) / $296
(Under 2 free)

This flight operates with a minimum of 2 adult fares, allow 40 minutes.

Tour 4B - White Island 'Active Volcano'
-Landing and Walking Tour

Fly to and land on New Zealand’s only permanently active volcano White Island. Leaving the Rotorua city lakefront, fly north past the northern lakes district before crossing the coast on track to White Island. Arriving overhead the volcano enjoy aerial views of the active crater before landing on this lunar like surface where you embark upon a leisurely guided tour of the island's crater floor to view active steam vents 'fumaroles', hot streams, vibrant sulphur formations and the steaming crater. This landscape is constantly changing as the activity forms new features and removes old ones, the Crater Lake changes in depth and temperature so that from one day to the next the landscape is different.

Part of the tour includes a walk through crumbling mining ruins to view the weathered remains of what was a working factory built in 1923 and abandoned in 1933. Tours on this privately owned volcano are conducted by your pilot / guide whose wealth of knowledge about the island's history and geology enhances the experience.
Return flights to and from the island takes in aerial views of the wider Bay of Plenty.

Adult / $895
Child (2 - 11 years) / $671
(Under 2 free)

This flight operates with a minimum of 2 adult fares, allow 2.5 - 3 hours.