Mt Ruapehu Vista

Mt Ruapehu Vista

Our most popular flight takes you the length of Lake Taupo climbing up to 10,000 feet to take a look into the active crater lake of New Zealand’s highest volcano. On the way down view the Tama Lakes, Mount Ngauruhoe, the emerald lakes and many craters that make up Mount Tongariro. These breathtaking views never disappoint.

 Flight Time is approximately 60 minutes

Upon arriving at Taupo's Floatplane booking office you will check in.  After which you will be shown a short video on the safety procedures of the aircraft. Apon meeting your pilot he/she will show you where the life jackets for your aircraft are stored

Departing from Taupo Bay, we head south to overfly Turangi, Mount Pihanga, Lake Rotoaira, the Blue and Emerald Lakes and the Tama Lakes to the summit of Mount Ruapehu.   A circuit of the summit allows you to view the Crater Lake and the ski fields on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu.   Continuing our journey, now northward, we travel to Mount Ngauruhoe to view the centre of this classic volcano. We fly over Mount Tongariro to view the Red Crater, the Blue Lake and old lava flows before we begin our descent over Lake Taupo to land along the lakefront. (60 minutes Approx.)