Our signature alpine experience. We fly south to the volcanoes, taking in the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the Emerald Lakes, the perfect cone of Mt Ngauruhoe — known as Mt Doom — the upper and lower Tama Lakes, and the crater lake of Mt Ruapehu before heading on to Patutu Tops in the Kaimanawa Ranges, where we land at a private spot. Step out of the helicopter into a silent world with the whole central North Island spread beneath you, and onto the snow in winter. 20 minutes after landing we lift off again, following the Waipakihi River and the eastern shores of Lake Taupō. Landing fees are included.
Highlights
- Landing at a private spot at Patutu Tops on the Kaimanawa Ranges
- Step out of the helicopter onto the snow in winter
- Flying along the Waipakihi River on the return flight
- Views to Mt Taranaki and the west coast on clear days
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