Ultimate Volcanic Landing Expedition Experience
Experience one of New Zealand’s most remarkable geothermal landscapes on a fully private journey from Auckland, combining aerial access with on-ground exploration. Travel in comfort with your dedicated experience host before taking to the skies for a landing on Mount Tarawera, where you will walk across the volcanic summit and take in sweeping views across crater lakes and surrounding wilderness. While on the crater, enjoy a relaxed picnic grazing platter accompanied by a bottle of wine, set against this dramatic volcanic landscape. Enjoy aerial views of Tarawera Falls and the geothermal landscapes of Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, before continuing to Orakei Korako Geothermal Park for time to explore its silica terraces, steaming vents, and vivid formations. Seamlessly hosted throughout, this elevated exclusive experience brings together flight, access, and exploration in one refined day.
Why Book This Tour With Us
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Fully private, host-led journey from Auckland with seamless coordination from start to finish.
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Exclusive charter flight experience not widely available as a complete Auckland-based day tour.
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Thoughtfully paced itinerary combining flight and ground experiences in one seamless flow.
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Personalised hosting with flexibility, comfort, and attention to detail throughout the day.
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A rare, access-led experience designed for travellers seeking something beyond standard tours.
Tour Highlights
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A scenic private journey through New Zealand countryside with opportunities for photo stops.
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A helicopter flight over crater lakes, volcanic craters, and geothermal landscapes.
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A landing on Mount Tarawera with time to explore the volcanic summit, including a picnic grazing platter with wine.
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Aerial views of Tarawera Falls and surrounding crater lakes.
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Overflight of Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland geothermal reserves.
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A river landing at Orakei Korako Geothermal Park with time to explore the Hidden Valley.
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A seamless experience of New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes from both air and ground.
Journey Inclusions
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Seamless private journey from Auckland in a luxury vehicle.
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Personalised pickup and return to your Auckland accommodation.
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Dedicated English-speaking experience host.
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Refreshments and bottled water available onboard.
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Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout your journey.
Tour Inclusions
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Exclusive landing on Mount Tarawera.
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Picnic lunch grazing platter with wine.
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Remote river landing on the Waikato River.
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Aerial views of Mount Tarawera, Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.
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Self-guided walk through Orakei Korako geothermal terraces.
