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Mount Tarawera / Orakei Korako 'Thermal Explorer' Dual Landing Floatplane
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 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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NZ$ 1325.00
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3 Hours Highlights
Dual landing on Mount Tarawera and at Orakei Korako Geothermal Park
Self guided 1 hour tour through the geothermal park
Scenic flight over Crater Lakes, Waimangu and Waiotapu Geothermal parks
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TOUR DESCRIPTION
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.
TOUR INCLUDES
A 20 minute landing on Mount Tarawera and 60 to 90 minutes at Orakei Korako.
Includes
Lakefront Drive, Lakefront Rotorua City
Additional Information
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.
Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.
From
NZ$ 1325.00
Per Person
3 Hours 
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TOUR 5B- MOUNT TARAWERA / ORAKEI KORAKO ‘THERMAL EXPLORER’ DUAL LANDING BY HELICOPTER
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