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Take off from Tauranga to Mount Ruapehu, the tallest mountain in the North Island of New Zealand. Fly over Rotorua Lakes, Lake Taupo, the iconic Tongariro Crossing and the mighty Mount Doom.

Highlights

• Soar over the kiwifruit orchards of Te Puke, the kiwifruit capital
• Discover the Rotorua Lakes and fly towards Lake Taupo
• Climb 10,000ft towards Mount Ruapehu and its volcanic plateau
• Fly over the iconic Tongariro Crossing, a must-do hike in New Zealand
• Reach Mount Ngauruhoe, the film location of The Lord of The Rings' Mount Doom

Description

Take off from Tauranga Airport and enjoy stunning views of Mauao / Mount Maunganui and Tauranga's Harbour. Soar over the kiwifruit orchards of Te Puke, the kiwifruit capital of the world. Next, discover the Rotorua Lakes and fly towards Lake Taupo, the crater of the extinct Taupo Volcano, which, when it erupted, was said to have been seen all the way from Europe. Finally, climb 10,000ft towards Mount Ruapehu and its volcanic plateau. Discover the crater lake, fly over the iconic Tongariro Crossing, one of New Zealand's must-do hikes, and reach Mount Ngauruhoe, the film location of The Lord of The Rings' Mount Doom. This is a stunning flight to discover the Central North Island and its rich volcanic history. You'll also discover the diversity of New Zealand with the stunning beaches of Mount Maunganui, the Rotorua Lakes, and the volcanic mountains of Taupo.

Includes

Scenic flight over Mount Ruapehu Views of Mauao / Mount Maunganui Views of Tauranga's Harbour Fly over kiwifruit orchards of Te Puke Discover Rotorua Lakes Fly towards Lake Taupo Climb towards Mount Ruapehu Discover the Alpine Plateau Fly over Tongariro Crossing Fly over Mount Ngauruhoe / Mount Doom

Important Information

• Mount Ruapehu is an active volcano The flight offers stunning views of Central North Island's volcanic history

Easy cancellation

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