Tours/Rotorua/Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua
Viator · group up to 10 pax

Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua

4.8(46)Rotorua1 hour
VIATOR4.6(11)TRIPADVISOR4.9(35)

Description

Fly high over breathtaking volcanic landscapes on an unforgettable 30-minute seaplane flight from Rotorua. See New Zealand's world-famous volcanic scenery as you fly over spectacular Mt. Tarawera, the Blue and Green Lakes, and the gurgling geysers of Whakarewareewa Thermal Reserve. Flying at a time to suit you, this scenic air tour will fit into even the busiest of itineraries.

Tour Options

Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua

Itinerary

Pass by

Starting from Rotorua City Lakefront and heading over Mokoia Island towards Our Crater lakes then over Mount Tarawera. Your will then travel over Waimangu geothermal park then making your way back over Whakarewarewa and sulphur bay to land back at the lakefront

Highlights

30-minute scenic floatplane flight over Mt. Tarawera Volcano

What's included

Included
30-minute scenic floatplane flight over Mt. Tarawera Volcano
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Due to comfort and balance of the aircraft, the maximum per seat limit is 297 lbs (135 kg) per passenger

Reviews(46)

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kerryandrobs
April 29, 2026
Do not hesitate!

This was one of the most memorable tours we have done for a long time. Pilot was awesome and great knowledge and skill and the office was keeping us up to date with flight right along the way (foggy day). We would recommend this as a must to see the Birds Eye view of this fabulous area 20/10!

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lisacY759NT
March 15, 2026
Great way to see Mt. Tarawera and Rotorua

Really fun seaplane tour of Mount Tarawera area, leaving from Rotorua harbor. Josh was very knowledgeable and fun to fly with. Only issue is that they really can't carry more than 3 passengers due to weight restrictions so the 4 of us were divided into two groups (which ended up being just fine!).

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Peekatito
March 10, 2026
Wonderful experience from start to finish!

Lovely experience with great views. The pilot was top notch. He made sure everyone was comfortable and encouraged questions.

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J5286SRsilviab
March 8, 2026
Excellent ride and super pilot

A fantastic walk. The excellent pilot was super gentle in addition to super professional. We recommend this tour for everyone who enjoys special places and special adventures.

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O3361JPkeithb
January 19, 2026
Unreliable

Terrible company. Unreliable and unprofessional. We booked a floatplane ride months in advance. Two days before the flight we had confirmation of the flight going ahead. A few hours later we received an email saying the flight would no longer be going ahead but we could pay a lot more money for the flight to be taken by helicopter. We agreed to pay the extra money for the helicopter flight. They then informed us that the helicopter flight was unavailable because it was being used all day privately. Very bad administration levels, I hope their flight safety detail is better. I would avoid using this company.

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Sunshine61339022129
October 29, 2025
A highlight of our trip to New Zealand

What a fantastic experience! We would highly recommend the float plane trip. Our pilot was fantastic and explained exactly what we were seeing. The scenery was amazing and it was thrilling to see the volcano and lakes from the air. It was worth every penny and remains a highlight of our trip to beautiful New Zealand.

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Andrew_K
July 21, 2025
Wonderful

Wonderful, exhilirating flight on a perfect day. Our pilot was very warm, knowledgeable and professional. A great experience!!

Operator response

Kia Ora, Wonderful to hear this kind of review - thank you for taking the time out of your day to do so!

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X4984MHlauraw
March 30, 2025
Felt safe, had an awesome experience

It was such an awesome experience to see the nature from above. Floatplane was on my bucket list and I am happy I ended up with Volcanic Air.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review!

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David M
March 10, 2025
Brilliantly scenic flight

Great scenic flight with pilot Ben. Very smooth take off and landing. Window seats for all passengers. Scenery was absolutely magnificent. Ben assisted me into and out of plane as I have Parkinson’s disease. Very thoughtful and patient. Would highly recommend this experience.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the kind words about your flight with Ben. We are so pleased you had such a great time!

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lizfS1146QL
February 20, 2025
Amazing floatplane trip

This was the most amazing experience. Ben, our pilot, was so lovely, professional, knowledgeablr skilled and friendly, clearly very passionate about his job and made the whole trp fantastic for us - thank you Ben!

Operator response

I will pass your kind words along to Ben! So happy to hear you had such a great floatplane flight!

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