Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'

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Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes' — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes', photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience “Volcanic Extremes” flying over the active crater of “Whakaari” White Island before landing on the now dormant but extremely spectacular summit of Mount Tarawera.

Both of these volcanoes are of significance, Whakaari more recently for the devastating 2019 eruption and Mount Tarawera for the much larger 1886 eruption considered to be the largest in New Zealand’s living memory. Different in the extreme, Whakaari is an active marine volcano and changes its activity on a daily basis while far inland Mount Tarawera stands impressively above its central North Island landscape. The mountains now dormant but no less impressive craters and domes are evidence of the massive eruption that shaped this area. Views from the Mountains summit are breathtaking, not only for the volcanoes deep craters but also for commanding vistas of the surrounding region.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Volcanic Air

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Included: Professional pilot-guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Volcanic Air

one hour

Experience “Volcanic Extremes” flying over the active crater of “Whakaari” White Island before landing on the now dormant, but extremely spectacular summit, of Mount Tarawera. Both of these volcanoes are of significance, Whakaari more recently for the

devastating 2019 eruption and Mount Tarawera for the much larger 1886 eruption, considered to be the largest in New Zealand’s living memory. Different in the extreme, Whakaari is an active marine volcano and changes its activity on a daily basis, meanwhile far inland Mount Tarawera stands impressively above its central North Island landscape. This mountain is now dormant but is no less

impressive: Craters and domes are evidence of the massive eruption that shaped this area. Views from the mountain’s summit are breathtaking, not only for the volcano’s deep craters, but also for commanding vistas of the surrounding region.
Stop 2

Passing by

Fly over New Zealand’s only permanently active offshore volcano, White Island and take in amazing aerial views of the island’s crater lake and ever changing volcanic activity.
Mt. Tarawera

10 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Volcanic Air Office, plenty of on-street unmetered parking available

End point

Volcanic Air Office, plenty of on-street unmetered parking available

Using your ticket

Please note hotel transfers are not included. Please make your own way to the Volcanic Air office

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to comfort and balance of the aircraft, the maximum per seat limit is 297 lbs (135 kg)
Minimum of 2 adult fares is required for the tour to operate