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Volcanic Air

Name: Volcanic Air
Address: Lakefront Drive, Rotorua, 3010, NZ
Telephone: +6473489984
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

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Volcanic Air is conveniently located at the Rotorua City Lakefront on the shores of Lake Rotorua.

Volcanic Air offer you an extensive range of scenic helicopter flights and scenic floatplane air tours.View from above the dramatic and spectacular destination of Rotorua. The main theme of our scenic flight tours is to showcase the many crater lakes, volcanic and geothermal landscape of Rotorua and Bay of Plenty region.

22/01/2025

The helicopter pilots get to give their precision skills a good practice during Fire Bucket training with 🎯

20/01/2025

Views for days from the summit of Mt Tarawera!!!

Looking east out over Lake Tarawera with just a sliver of Lake Rotorua in the background!

14/01/2025

We are honored to work so closely with Huka Lodge to help provide their guests with the best flying experiences possible!

12/01/2025

No matter where you sit in the helicopter, the views are phenomenal!

10/01/2025

Rotorua Lakefront, Ohinemutu and Kuirau Park from above!

The majority of our floatplane flights include a flyover of Rotorua City.

08/01/2025

Mount Tarawera provides perspective!

From taking in the details on the 20 minute guided walk around the summit (did you spot the people in this photo?), to the sheer size of the craters and the expanse of lakes around Rotorua, you will leave this special place in awe.

30/12/2024

Tag who you want to sit with on the edge of Mt Tarawera's largest crater in 2025!!!

27/12/2024

The stunning colors of Palliser Bay with Cape Palliser in the background!

Experience the ultimate in luxury and convenience with our exclusive helicopter transfer services! Whether you're hopping between world-class lodges or exploring the breathtaking North Island, we’ve got you covered.

- Avoid long drives and enjoy unparalleled views from above
- Tailored itineraries to suit your schedule and destinations

Get in touch today to arrange your charter!

24/12/2024

Steve is on standby in case Santa needs some help tonight!!

Merry Christmas to all from the Volcanic Air whanau ♥️🎄

16/12/2024

Looking for a special family moment this holiday season?! Why not walk around the summit of a dormant volcano together!!!

This photo was taken in mid-winter so you won't need this many layers, but we do still recommend you bring a jacket as it can get windy on the maunga!

15/12/2024

Want to know what your pilots get up to while you are enjoying 90 minutes at the Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools?!

If you ask Steve, he will tell you that he stays "busy" catching fish from his hammock...

If you ask Tim, he will tell you that Steve has been trying to catch a fish for 4 years now with no luck. Tim finally took pity on Steve and lent him a fish to pose with.

12/12/2024

Arrive with a splash (but hopefully a nice smooth one...) at the Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools for a memorable day with your family and friends!
After your scenic flight, enjoy 90 minutes of lounging in the hot pools, jumping off of the jetty and grabbing some snacks before we fly you back to the Rotorua Lakefront.

11/12/2024

See the spectacular Volcanic Valley Rotorua New Zealand from above!

The birthplace of tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand, fly over the largest hot spring on earth (Frying Pan Lake - bottom center) and the Inferno Crater Lake (the vivid blue lake!) as well as the Steaming Cliffs along Lake Rotomahana. All with the impressive backdrop of Mount Tarawera!

Get these views from either helicopter or floatplane - call our office or book online today!

05/12/2024

Be one of the lucky few to land on the summit of Mt Tarawera!

On clear days you can see from the East to West coast of the North Island, Northwards over the Bay of Plenty to Whakaari/ White Island, and South to the Central North Island volcanos!

02/12/2024

Looking for the ultimate helicopter hiking adventure? Book the Volcanic Heli Hike today!

Fly from Rotorua to the summit of Mount Tarawera, taking in breathtaking views of craters, lakes, and National Parks. Explore this historic volcano on foot before your helicopter takes you to Lake Tarawera for a stunning self-guided hike.

Follow the crystal-clear Tarawera River through lush native forest to the magical Tarawera Falls, where water flows straight out of the cliff face. Enjoy a picnic and a swim before returning to the Lakes edge for a boat pick up.

End your adventure with a scenic boat ride across Lake Tarawera and a road transfer back to Rotorua.

📍 8 km hike | 🕒 6 hours | 🌟 Once-in-a-lifetime views!
Book now and make memories you'll treasure forever!

26/11/2024

We are spoiled for choice with Geothermal Parks in and around Rotorua! We frequently get asked "which park should we go to?"
Short answer: They all offer something unique and beautiful and you can't go wrong with any of them (but you should absolutely go to at least 1!).

Our solution is to get you up into the air so you can see them all!!

This photo is of the vibrant Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park, seen on our hour long helicopter flight as well as the trips to Orakei Korako!

24/11/2024

Views out the floatplane window over Mount Tarawera!

22/11/2024

Whakaari/ White Island

We combine fly overs of Whakaari with Mount Tarawera so passengers get up close views of NZ's most active volcano as well as the (now dormant) site of the largest eruption in NZ's living memory!

Address

Lakefront Drive
Rotorua
3010

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5pm
Sunday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+6473489984

Website

http://www.volcanicair.co.nz/

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Watching FEO fly over ILF while walking around the summit of Mt Tarawera feels pretty close to a perfect summers day! #volcanicair #helicopter #floatplane #seaplane #mounttarawera #rotoruanz #scenicflight

There is nothing like Sulphur Bay from above! #volcanicair #rotoruanz #scenicflight #floatplane #rotorua #sulphur

Experience 70 minutes of secluded bliss on our Floatplane Lakeside Picnic Getaway! Your pilot will fly you to a Lake Rotoiti beach where you can enjoy time with the people you love, a swim and a picnic! Either bring your own picnic or we can provide one for you. Visit our website or call the office to book! #volcanicair #rotoruanz #scenicflight #floatplane #floatplanes #picnic

Seeing double up on Mt Tarawera! #volcanicair #mounttarawera #helicopters #scenicflight #rotoruanz

The one and only DeHavilland Otter! She’s in a class all of her own. Every seat booked on a floatplane flight is guaranteed a window seat, and one lucky person gets to sit in the copilots seat every flight! Ultimately seat assignment comes down to weight distribution and will be determined after all passengers are weighed during the check in process. Final passenger seating is determined by the Pilot In Command. #volcanicair #floatplane #scenicflights #rotoruanewzealand #floatplanes

Mount Tarawera's craters - evidence of the largest volcanic eruption in NZ's living memory (1886). Come fly with us and see these colors up close!

(A sped up!) IVA taking off from our Lakefront Jetty! Book your flight today and this can be you, taking off on a once in a lifetime adventure! #VolcanicAir #RotoruaNZ #RotoruaAdventures #MountTarawera #Helicopters #ScenicFlight

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a helicopter pilot looks like. Follow Tim and Josh around for the day to see what they get up to during a standard day at work!

Our flights to Orakei Korako all feature a landing at the geothermal park, giving you an hour for a self-guided walk where you can immerse yourself in the sounds, colors and textures of this other-worldly landscape! #volcanicair #scenicflight #geothermal

Huge shoutout to Advanced Flight Helicopters for an epic day of flying last Monday! We know how lucky we are to get to work along side Advanced Flight and loved seeing their Bell 429 at the Rotorua Lakefront!

Everyday at Volcanic Air is a celebration of Mt Tarawera!

The spectacular Rotorua Lakes, Mt Tarawera, Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Rotorua city - just some of the views that make up our most popular floatplane tour! https://www.volcanicair.co.nz/floatplane-tours/mt-tarawera-waimangu-volcanic-valley/