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A vast snow-covered mountain range with clear skies. 1
A snow-covered mountain with distinct ridges and valleys. 2
A volcanic landscape with a crater lake and snow patches. 3
A helicopter flying over a river surrounded by dense forest. 4
A helicopter with a snowy mountain landscape in the background. 5
By Heli Adventure Flights Ltd
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,409 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Lift off from our Heli Pad and see the best view of Huka Falls possible
    • Fly along the eastern side of Lake Taupo and take in the beauty and size of it.
    • See the first two mountains, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe, looking picturesque
    • Saw over the biggest mountain in the island, Mt Ruapehu, and it crater lakes
    • Lastly is the Alpine Landing, with its snow and stunning views of the mountains.

Activity location

    • Taupo
    • Taupo, Waikato Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 415 Huka Falls Road, Wairakei, Taupō 3384, New Zealand | Large Helicopter outside and cafe in the same building.
    • Taupō, Waikato Region, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    A Beautiful scenic flight through the biggest mountains in the North Island of New Zealand.
  • Inclusions
    A alpine landing with spectacular views of the mountains that you have just flown through.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Baby buggies, Explosive substances, Making fire, Nudity, Red wine
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 300 lbs (136 kg), People with a cold, People with altitude sickness

What you can expect

  • Starting at Huka Falls, we fly across Taupo township to Rangatira Point to check out the Maori Rock carvings. From here we head down the east side of the Great Lake and in to the Kaimanawa Ranges where you enjoy a landing at an amazing alpine tussock mountain top. From there it is on to the World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park flying around Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu’s crater lake. We then fly over the world-famous fishing location, the Tongariro river. We then take in the beautiful, secluded waters of the eastern bays before flying via Taupo boat harbour and then back down the Waikato river to our helipad.

Location

Activity location

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    • Taupo
    • Taupo, Waikato Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 415 Huka Falls Road, Wairakei, Taupō 3384, New Zealand | Large Helicopter outside and cafe in the same building.
    • Taupō, Waikato Region, New Zealand