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White Island & Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure

Rotorua, New Zealand
  • 1 hour 25 minutes (approx.)
  • 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

Admire White Island's volcano from both air and land on this combined helicopter flight and walking tour.

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.

Itinerary

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

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 8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour!

Rachel_N, Jan 2025
Ben (our pilot) was fantastic! He was so enthusiastic about the flight and did a great job providing information about what we were seeing along the way. This was a fantastic and unique tour - we got lucky and even got to see the volcano erupting! Would definitely recommend for anyone interested in the White Island.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I have passed along your words to Ben!
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