A great way to see Rotorua and the amazing surrounds from the air. Departing our City Lakefront Floatplane pier experience the thrill of a float-plane take off before climbing above Mokoia Island on track to our hidden lakes district. Climbing over our eastern ridge line our terrain reveals the lakes of Okataina, Tarawera, Okareka, Rotokakahi…
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. This tour highlights these amazing features unique to this region because of their location on our Faultline relative to the Pacific Rim…
Departing our city lakefront pier experience the thrill of a floatplane take off before climbing above Mokoia Island on track to our hidden lakes district and the Volcanic Peaks of Mount Tarawera. At 3680 feet in elevation this majestic volcano dominates the surrounding landscape and plays centre piece to the lakes which surrounds it. Above…
Combine a spectacular Floatplane flight with a 4WD Hiking Tour on Mt Tarawera Your journey begins with an off road 4WD experience through native New Zealand bush, transporting you to the craters edge. After a 1.5-2 hour hike, your 4WD will drop you at the remote shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu when you will return to…
Combine a spectacular Helicopter flight with a 4WD Hiking Tour on Mt Tarawera This unique experience combines spectacular aerial views of our crater lakes, national parks and Mount Tarawera with the renowned 4WD and walking tour of this iconic volcano by Kaitiaki Adventures. Share in the regions unique history, culture and scenery by land and…
This captivating tour combines aerial views of the region’s most renowned scenic highlights from above with the romance of a floatplane flight where we land and take off from the shores of beautiful Lake Rotorua. Experience the beauty of our lakes district, the peaks and craters of Mount Tarawera and a flight over New Zealand’s…
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…
Departing our city lakefront pier experience the thrill of a floatplane take off before climbing above Mokoia Island on track to our hidden lakes district and the Volcanic Peaks of Mount Tarawera. At 3680 feet in elevation this majestic volcano dominates the surrounding landscape and plays centre piece to the stunning lakes which surrounds it.…
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. Flights to and from the volcano take in expansive…
Fly over the site of the largest eruption in New Zealand’s living memory, Mount Tarawera, and gain an appreciation of how the 1886 eruption changed this stunning landscape. From Mount Tarawera to the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, view the eruption trail and surrounding Lakes district whilst enjoying informed commentary from your experienced local pilot/guide, continuing your…