Rotorua Trip Overview
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 the 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.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Rotorua, New Zealand
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Helicopter Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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 the 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.
Pass By: Waimangu Volcanic Valley, 587 Waimangu Road Off State Highway 5, Rotorua 3043 New Zealand
Waimangu Valley is the home of the ‘Frying pan lake’, which is one of the worlds largest hot spring. You will also fly over the ‘Inferno Crater’ which is a beautiful Teal blue lake, rising and falling up to 12 meters. Waimangu is the youngest geothermal system in the world.
Pass By: Wai-O-Tapu, Wai-O-Tapu, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
Wai O Tapu is known to be one of New Zealand most colorful Geothermal park. You will see the most magnificent colors while you fly directly over this park.
Stop At: Mt. Tarawera, Tr, Rotorua New Zealand
This is one of New Zealand’s most culturally significant volcanoes. Standing on the volcano you will see a view of the spectacular craters and domes formed by the 1886 eruption.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park, 494 Orakeikorako Road, 3083 New Zealand
This is the largest Geyser park in New Zealand. You will see bubbling mud pools, colorful hot springs and beautiful scenery.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
