85 Mins White Island and Mount Tarawera Floatplane Tour

For travelers exploring the city of Rotorua New Zealand, one of the best ways to experience its highlights efficiently is to fly above them in a floatplane. This tour offers firsthand birds-eye-panoramas of the natural terrain of the region, including its green forests, fiery volcanoes, oceans, lakes, and more.

Admire Aerial Views Over Rotorua

Sit back on the floatplane and enjoy a thrilling take-off from Rotorua Lake to take to the skies of New Zealand. Fly across the Pacific Ocean and exclaim at the vibrant greens of the Kaingaroa forest and national parks complimenting the many volcanoes in the region. Flow over the enormous craters and crater lakes formed by the famous Tarawera eruption in 1886.

Mount Tarawera & White Island

Revel in the sights of the mighty Mount Tarawera as the plane travels further inland over the Bay of Plenty. See the glimmering coastline before spotting the ferocious White Island, New Zealand’s only permanently active offshore volcano. Examine the steaming peaks, hot pools, and colors at Waimangu Volcanic Valley and the Lakes District on the flight back to Rotorua. On the way, count the many countryside sheep and cattle stations, kiwi orchards, and farmland plains.

85 Mins White Island and Mount Tarawera Floatplane Tour

Rise above Rotorua’s terrestrial wonders as you embark on a journey that combines the raw beauty of volcanic landscapes with serene coastal vistas, revealing New Zealand’s most active cone volcano, White Island or ‘Whakaari’, while sailing over the Pacific Ocean to view Mount Tarawera. With panoramic views and aerial perspectives, this floatplane adventure is crafted for explorers of the earth's fiery depths, devotees of natural wonders, and seekers of breathtaking vistas, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the dynamic forces shaping our planet. The tour’s highlight includes witnessing White Island, a living testament to volcanic activity and geological transformation, providing unique insights into nature’s ever-changing canvas.

Discovering White Island's Fiery Heart

Visit White Island during the tour’s highlight segment where you soar above its rugged terrain, revealing the volcano's active vents and steaming craters. Experience the raw power of nature as you observe ongoing eruptions that sculpt this ever-changing landscape. Access the island to explore its stark volcanic features, including fumaroles, crater lakes, and thermal activity, showcasing the tour’s centerpiece where geological processes unfold before your eyes. Marvel at the unique flora adapted to harsh conditions and peer into the heart of an active volcano, witnessing firsthand how it shapes our world.

Witnessing Mount Tarawera's Majestic Presence

Experience Mount Tarawera as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring aerial views that capture its grandeur. Explore this volcanic mountain range known for its dramatic peaks and historical significance, offering a sweeping vista of Rotorua’s volcanic landscape from above. Access the summit area via your floatplane to observe the vast caldera and lava fields, showcasing the tour's centerpiece where ancient eruptions have left their mark on the land.

Admiring Lake Tarawera's Serene Beauty

Discover Lake Tarawera during your descent for a landing that offers tranquility amid volcanic grandeur. Visit this tranquil lake surrounded by lush forests, providing a striking contrast to the rugged terrain of White Island and Mount Tarawera, where visitors can appreciate the serene beauty nestled within nature’s powerful forces.

Tour Highlights

• Witness Whakaari (White Island) active volcano highest viewpoint
• Explore Mount Tarawera volcanic peaks panoramic views
• Land on Lake Tarawera tranquil waters serene experience unique
• Experience Pacific Ocean coastline spectacular aerial vistas comprehensive
• Included round-trip floatplane transfers convenient seamless
• Access White Island’s fumaroles and steaming crater fascinating geological phenomena

Join this breathtaking journey for explorers of the natural world, devotees of volcanic majesty, and seekers of serene landscapes. This aerial expedition weaves together fiery heartbeats with tranquil waters, offering unforgettable encounters to forge memories that shimmer like molten lava against the vast Pacific horizon.