Experience The Volcanic Ultimate Scenic Tour: Discover Mt Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, Tongariro, Mt Tarawera & White Island

Set out on an unforgettable journey across Aotearoa’s volcanic heartland. Your adventure begins with a flight over the iconic Mt Tarawera, its dramatic crater carved by the 1886 eruption, before passing the steaming valleys of Waimangu below. From the air, the vivid colours of Rainbow Mountain and the surreal landscapes of Wai-O-Tapu come alive, followed by the thundering spectacle of Huka Falls.

Climbing higher, you’ll take in the vast sweep of Lake Taupō, formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in human history more than 26,000 years ago. Further south, the sacred peaks of Tongariro National Park rise before you: the perfect cone of Mt Ngauruhoe, the rugged ridges of Mt Tongariro, and the snow-capped summit of Mt Ruapehu—standing proud as the North Island’s highest mountain.

On the journey north, the horizon opens to the Pacific Ocean, where New Zealand’s most active volcano, Whakaari – White Island, smoulders in the distance. From above, its steaming vents, sulphur terraces, and bubbling crater lakes reveal the raw energy of the earth, creating a powerful finale to your volcanic discovery.

This flight captures the very best of the North Island’s volcanic zone—an awe-inspiring journey through landscapes shaped by fire and time, and an experience like no other.