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White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight

1. White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight

Take to the skies to admire the marine volcano of White Island from above. Your friendly and professional crew will keep you thoroughly entertained throughout your experience. You’ll receive a flight and safety briefing before heading out onto the tarmac to your aircraft. Be sure to bring your camera, as everyone gets a window seat. Enjoy fantastic views as your enthusiastic pilot shares local insights. Fly over the township of Whakatane before heading offshore over Moutohora (Whale) Island, an extinct volcano that is now a wildlife refuge. Continue on to White Island, keeping a lookout for a bird's eye views of dolphins and large schools of fish. During several turns around the island, you’ll have the opportunity to see the volcano from all angles and shoot plenty of stunning photos. You’ll get closer each time and the pilot will dip the wing for uninterrupted views. Your pilot will give you tips for capturing the best photos and alert you when a good opportunity arises. Peer directly into the crater, smell volcanic gasses and admire incredible views of sulfur vents, bubbling mud, and acid lakes. Enjoy the most time above the crater out of any of the local flight operations before the scenic return flight to Whakatane airport.

From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

2. From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

Start your adventure with a flight capturing the breathtaking views of Mount Maunganui and its golden beaches expanding as far as the eye can see. Higher up, you'll be able to see White Island, Mount Ruapehu, the Rotorua Lakes, The Coromandel, and Mount Taranaki. The flight will last 20-25 minutes, so there is plenty of time to take it all in. Once at 12,000 or 15,000 feet in the sky, jump out of the plane on a tandem skydive, falling to the earth at over 200km/hour. After some time to feel the adrenaline as you freefall, enjoy a peaceful parachute ride back to base.

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What people are saying about White Island

Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 31 reviews

I turned 45 in July. A significant milestone! To celebrate I took my son and I on the scenic flight out to Whakaari. The day was typical Bay of Plenty perfection and the views were absolutely stunning. I did two different land based boat tours years ago before the eruption. It was a unique experience seeing the islands barren geological activity from the air. One in a million experience would highly recommend!

After the weather wasn't ideal in the morning, the pilot suggested we try it two hours later to get a nice view of the volcano. That's exactly how it was then. Absolutely friendly support, incredibly safe and competent. One of my best experiences I've ever had. Highly Recommended!

Really kind and helpful crew. The pilot was happy to turn around to show us dolphins in the sea on our way back. The volcano itself was an awesome sight. It’s as close as you get at the moment. Worth every cent!

Excellent skydive overlooking the beautiful Mount Maunganui! A definite must do experience :)

Would highly recommend. It was amazing and all the staff were wonderful. Fabulous experience.