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Mount Tarawera / Orakei Korako 'Thermal Explorer' Dual Landing Floatplane
Combine the thrill of landing on Mount Tarawera with a flight that includes spectacular aerial views of our stunning crater lakes, the renowned Tarawera Falls, and vibrant Waimangu and Wai-O-Tapu geothermal reserves. Leaving Wai-O Tapu, we descend to follow the Waikato River to the hidden Valley of Orakei Korako. Once landed, you will ferry across the river and begin your land-based tour. Experience hot springs, gushing geysers, and the natural beauty of this geothermal wonderland. Your return flight takes in views of farmland and the Paeroa mountain range before flying over Rotorua City and returning to our lakefront pier.
From: NZ$1490.00
Per Person
3 Hours On Request: Confirmed within 48 hours, or fully refunded.
Highlights
Dual landing on Mount Tarawera and at Orakei Korako Geothermal Park
Self guided 1 hour tour through the geothermal park
Scenic flight over Crater Lakes, Waimangu and Waiotapu Geothermal parks
Full Description
Leaving Wai-O-Tapu, we descend to follow the Waikato River to the hidden valley of Orakei Korako. Once landed, you will ferry across the river and begin your land-based tour. Experience hot springs, gushing geysers, and the natural beauty of this geothermal wonderland. Your return flight takes in views of farmland and the Paeroa mountain range before flying over Rotorua City and returning to our lakefront pier.
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Lakefront Drive, Lakefront Rotorua City
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.
Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.
Should Volcanic Air cancel the booking due to unsuitable weather conditions, or for circumstances beyond our control, then a full refund will apply.
Children under 2 are free, children aged 2-11 years pay a child fee which is 75% of the adult fare, 12 years and older pay full adult fare.
Tour duration, flight times and inclusions may vary due to weather conditions, volcanic activity and passenger loadings. Excursion landings are undertaken at passengers' own risk and such landings are at your pilot’s sole discretion.
Any passenger exceeding 135kgs as weighted by Volcanic Air will be required to pay two adult fares.
From
NZ$1490.00
Per Person
3 Hours On Request: Confirmed within 48 hours, or fully refunded.
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TOUR 5B- MOUNT TARAWERA / ORAKEI KORAKO ‘THERMAL EXPLORER’ DUAL LANDING BY HELICOPTER
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