Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rotorua, New Zealand

3 hours (approx.)
Flight time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Admire amazing views of the Central North Island of New Zealand with this scenic helicopter flight and short walking tour. Take in spectacular aerial views of the Tarawera Falls, bubbling geothermal reserves, crater lakes and much more. After landing in the hidden valley of Orakei Korako, explore a local geothermal wonderland, including hot springs and magnificent geysers, before your return flight to Rotorua.

Experience landing on Mt Tarawera
Enjoy impressive views of lushious farm land
See Rotorua from above
Get up close with local geothermal sights

What's Included

Driver and Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Lakefront Drive, Ohinemutu, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Rotorua City Lakefront

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Waimangu Volcanic Valley (Pass By)

Wai-O-Tapu (Pass By)

Mt. Tarawera

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 287 lbs
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Minimum of 2 adult fares is required for the tour to operate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

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Awesome experience

Norman_L, Feb 2025

This has been an amazing helicopter flight with Volcanic Air and our very experienced pilot Tracy who flew us safely to one of the most stunning landscapes in New Zealand’s North Island. Landing at Mt Tarawera was incredible and it’s difficult to find the right words for this once in a lifetime experience. The entire trip was perfectly organised and we highly recommend to book this unique adventure.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Kia Ora for this amazing review! I will let Tracey know the impact she had on your trip!!

Well-crafted multi-faceted experience!

w_h, Apr 2024

Informative, interesting, comfortable tour with top-notch pilot, Tim, who garnered much respect in our group. Walking in thermal “park” was awe-inspiring, good exercise, and nicely board-walked. Could do as little or as much (up to 1 hour) as desired in park. Well-designed tour as we accomplished a lot in a short time. Bravo, Tim!

Outstanding experience - staff, tour, flight - all first class!

Douglas_C, Apr 2024

The entire tour was great from the communication with Alice in the office to our pilot Brian, Volcanic Air is a first-class organization. The landing and tour at Orakei Korako Thermal Area was stunning and of course the landing at MT Tarawera was one of the highlights of our 3.5 week tour of New Zealand. Brian was professional, informative and a great pilot. He made sure we had great views and perfect camera angles. Even with winds above the mountain, his landing was smooth. This tour was well worth the price - great value!