Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing | 3 hours

7 Reviews | Rotorua
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Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing
2 Adults x $825.29
$1,650.58
Approx Total
$1,650.58

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Driver and Guide

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.

Meeting points

Rotorua City Lakefront

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley (Pass By)

    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.

  • Wai-O-Tapu (Pass By)

    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.

  • Mt. Tarawera

    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.

    20 minutes

  • Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park

    This is the largest Geyser park in New Zealand. You will see bubbling mud pools, colorful hot springs and beautiful scenery.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Awesome experience

Published on Feb, 2025

This has been an amazing helicopter flight with Volcanic Air and our very experienced pilot Tracy who flew us safely to one of the most stunning landscapes in New Zealand’s North Island. Landing at Mt Tarawera was incredible and it’s difficult to find the right words for this once in a lifetime experience. The entire trip was perfectly organised and we highly recommend to book this unique adventure.

Amazing experience

Published on Jan, 2025

We did the dual landing, got to walk through the thermal park then helicopter flight over the mountain range to land on the volcano amazing. Tracy our pilot was brilliant, the kids loved it. Such a treat definitely recommend. Experience from start to finish was flawless…

Well-crafted multi-faceted experience!

Published on Apr, 2024

Informative, interesting, comfortable tour with top-notch pilot, Tim, who garnered much respect in our group. Walking in thermal “park” was awe-inspiring, good exercise, and nicely board-walked. Could do as little or as much (up to 1 hour) as desired in park. Well-designed tour as we accomplished a lot in a short time. Bravo, Tim!

Outstanding experience - staff, tour, flight - all first class!

Published on Apr, 2024

The entire tour was great from the communication with Alice in the office to our pilot Brian, Volcanic Air is a first-class organization. The landing and tour at Orakei Korako Thermal Area was stunning and of course the landing at MT Tarawera was one of the highlights of our 3.5 week tour of New Zealand. Brian was professional, informative and a great pilot. He made sure we had great views and perfect camera angles. Even with winds above the mountain, his landing was smooth. This tour was well worth the price - great value!

Adventure in the Sky

Published on Feb, 2024

My boys had an amazing adventure! The pilot was very knowledgeable about the area and shared fun facts. They got to land at two different spots and do some hiking. It was fantastic! We were only in New Zealand for one week, so it was a great way to see lots of different areas in a short amount of time.

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