Volcanic Air

Based on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Volcanic Air offers the most comprehensive range of scenic flights and air tours in this region. Established in 1992 we have carried over satisfied customers to experience our local volcanoes, lakes district and geothermal reserves from both the air and the ground. Volcanic Air operate a mixed fleet of both helicopters and Rotorua’s only floatplanes and the versatility of these aircraft allow us to visit remote destinations hard to reach by other means. Our key destinations include Mount Tarawera which is the site of the largest eruption in New Zealand’s living memory. Standing on Mount Tarawera offers a privileged view of spectacular craters and domes formed by the eruption. Further south we land at the hidden valley of Orakei Korako to experience stunning scenery and geothermal activity on the very edge of our longest river the mighty Waikato. Other key highlights include aerial views of the areas lakes district and vibrant geothermal reserves including Waimangu and Wai-O-Tapu. We combine spectacular scenery with informative and interesting commentaries about a region that is the cultural heart of New Zealand. In fact this area is the birth place of tourism in New Zealand having hosted visitors since the early 1800’s to view what were considered to be the eighth wonder of the world, the Pink and White Terraces destroyed by the Mount Tarawera eruption. In addition to Volcanic’s tourism activities the company offers a wide range of commercial services to the utility and emergency services sector. These include power line survey and construction, filming and photography, fire fighting and search and rescue capabilities. The company is a key provider for a number of New Zealand’s key infrastructure providers and as such has Quality Assurance and Safety Management Systems in place to meet the most rigorous requirements. Our aircraft are maintained to the highest standard and are flown by experienced pilots.