Duration: Allow 2 hours and 35 minutesLocation: All flights depart from Lakefront Drive, Rotorua City LakefrontRequirements: This flight requires a minimum of 2 adult faresRecommended: Only small backpacks are allowed on board. A bathing suit and towel are essential. Guests are welcome to bring a camera.Safety: A full safety briefing and safety equipment will be provided at the Volcanic Air Base. All passengers will be weighed to ensure proper weight distribution in the aircraft.Passenger Weight: Individual weights must be advised at the time of booking. If an individual passenger weight exceeds 110kgs a surcharge may apply. Any passenger exceeding 135kgs will be required to pay two adult fares.

Enjoy a 35-minute flight with stunning views of Mount Tarawera, the Crater Lakes, and Waimangu Volcanic Valley.Spend 90 minutes relaxing at the Rotoiti Hotpools, nestled in a serene bay on Lake Rotoiti's shores.

Adult: 12 years +Children: 2-11 yearsInfant: Under 2 years (free charge)

Mount Tarawera & Waimangu Volcanic Valley plus Hotpools by Floatplane

North Island

Volcanic Air

from

NZ$690

per adult

Couple relaxing in a hot pool with a Volcanic Air floatplane parked at Lake Rotoiti

Experiences

Scenic Plane Flights

Hot Springs, Spas, and Geothermal Attractions

Family-friendly Tours

Half-Day Tours

North Island

Start: Rotorua

Travel Time: 3 hours

Maximum Weight: 110kg

Scenic Flights over Rotorua’s Volcanic Landscape

Taking off from Lake Rotorua, your floatplane journey treats you to sweeping views of Mokoia Island, Sulfur Bay, and the Whakarewarewa Forest. As you soar over Blue Lake and Green Lake, the vibrant colours highlight the beauty of the Rotorua Lakes District. The flight then glides over Waimangu Volcanic Valley, where steaming cliffs, Inferno Crater and Frying Pan Lake showcase the raw power of geothermal activity.

Mount Tarawera, site of the dramatic 1886 eruption, is the next highlight as you circle its massive 8 km crater. The aerial view reveals the striking rift left behind, offering a true sense of Rotorua’s volcanic past. With every turn, the landscape tells a story of dramatic geological change and natural wonder.

Volcanic Air Otter floatplane soaring above the vibrant crater of Mount Tarawera

Passenger’s view from floatplane wing looking down over Mount Tarawera’s volcanic crater

View of a floatplane on Lake Rotoiti from a hot pool, with legs in foreground

Scenic floatplane view over Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Lake Rotomahana

Geothermal steam vents rising from bush-clad cliffs at Lake Rotomahana

Bright blue Inferno Crater Lake emitting geothermal steam

Group of people enjoying a hot pool beside a floatplane at Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

Top-down aerial view of Volcanic Air floatplane docked at Rotoiti Hot Pools jetty

Group sitting on a wooden jetty beside a Volcanic Air floatplane at Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

Volcanic Air floatplane parked near the jetty at Rotoiti Hot Pools, with people soaking nearby

Relaxation in Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

After the flight, the floatplane lands on Lake Rotoiti and taxis to a secluded bay. Here you’ll discover natural hot pools, accessible only by water, perfect for unwinding in peace. With seven pools of varying temperatures, it’s an ideal spot to soak, swim in the lake, and enjoy the unique lakeside setting.

Spend 90 minutes moving between warm mineral waters and refreshing lake dips, or relax on a lounger with a snack and drink. The calm atmosphere and natural surroundings create a sense of pure tranquillity. When your pilot gives the ten-minute call, you’ll feel refreshed and recharged for the flight back to Rotorua City Lakefront.

Duration: Allow 2 hours and 35 minutes
Location: All flights depart from Lakefront Drive, Rotorua City Lakefront
Requirements: This flight requires a minimum of 2 adult fares
Recommended: Only small backpacks are allowed on board. A bathing suit and towel are essential. Guests are welcome to bring a camera.
Safety: A full safety briefing and safety equipment will be provided at the Volcanic Air Base. All passengers will be weighed to ensure proper weight distribution in the aircraft.
Passenger Weight: Individual weights must be advised at the time of booking. If an individual passenger weight exceeds 110kgs a surcharge may apply. Any passenger exceeding 135kgs will be required to pay two adult fares.

Enjoy a 35-minute flight with stunning views of Mount Tarawera, the Crater Lakes, and Waimangu Volcanic Valley.
Spend 90 minutes relaxing at the Rotoiti Hotpools, nestled in a serene bay on Lake Rotoiti's shores.

Adult: 12 years +
Children: 2-11 years
Infant: Under 2 years (free charge)

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