One night in June 1886, Mount Tarawera erupted with a massive blast and changed Rotorua’s landscape forever. The eruption sunk the Pink and White Terraces, created new lakes as well as the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and left behind 3 domes in the impressive red mountain.
Now dormant, Mount Tarawera can be visited and explored both from land and from the air.
(For the Mt Tarawera Crater walk and getaway, please click here)
Explore Mt Tarawera and Orakei Korako by heli – dual landing
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, the vibrant Waimangu and Wai-O-Tapu geothermal reserves, as well as a landing and visit of Orakei Korako – The Hidden Valley.
Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours
Includes landing on Mt Tarawera for approx 20 minutes and at Orakei Korako for 60 – 90 minutes incl entrance fee
From NZD 1095 pp
Mt Tarawera landing
If you just want to explore Mt Tarawera’s craters and landscape, a scenic flight with landing on Mount Tarawera is for you. 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 views of our stunning Lakes District, National Parks and a view of Mount Tarawera from above!
Duration: approx 40 minutes
Includes a landing on Mt Tarawera
From NZD 465 pp
