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Floatplane Flight over Rotorua Lakes with Hot Pools Soak

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For 1 person

$350 each

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Adult

12+ years

$350

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2-11 years

$309

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1 Adult

$350 each

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Overview

Highlights

Awe-inspiring floatplane flight over Rotorua's outer rim
Views of crater lakes, Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley and Pohutu Geyser
Spend a relaxing 90 minutes soaking in the Rotoiti hot pools

Take in all the wonders of Rotorua's lake district and geothermal valley during a magical seaplane flight, before landing on Lake Rotoiti. Head to the hidden hot pools that are situated on the shores of the lake, and spend 90 minutes indulging in complete relaxation.

What's Included?

15 minute scenic floatplane flight
Qualified and knowledgeable pilot
Landing on Lake Rotoiti with access to the hot pools
90 minutes spent at the hot pools

Enjoy the thrill of taking off from the Rotorua City Lakefront, before being whisked away over Mokoia Island to discover the stunning hidden lakes district. Climb eastbound and witness a cluster of beautiful multi-coloured lakes including Okataina, Tarawera, Okareka, Rotokakahi (Green Lake) and Tikitapu (Blue Lake). Tucked away amongst native forests and farmlands, the best way to take in their beauty is from above.

You'll then head to Lake Rotoiti, where you'll experience a magnificent landing on the lake, before being transferred to one of the local's best kept secrets. Only accessible by water, the hot pools are in a secluded bay on the shores of Lake Rotoiti and will have you feeling world's away from civilisation. Spend 90 minutes at this lakeside oasis with the only thing on your agenda being relaxing, before returning to the lakefront for the flight home. Fly over the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, Pohutu Geyser then across the Rotorua City, ending with a lake landing.

Session Length

This experience is approximately two hours and 15 minutes in duration. The flight time is 15 minutes and you will have 90 minutes at the hot pools
Booking times will be confirmed by the experience provider

Important Information

Restrictions

There is a minimum of 2 passengers for this flight to go ahead. Under 2yo travel for free on a parent's lap.

Guidelines

Please provide accurate individual passenger weights at the time of the booking. In the event these weights are incorrect the booking may either be rescheduled or an additional fee may apply. If an individual passenger's weight exceeds 110kg, a surcharge may apply. Any passenger exceeding 135kg as weighed by the provider will be required to pay two full adult fares. Reconfirmation of all tours with accurate weights is required no less than 48 hours in advance of the actual booking time, failing to reconfirm with accurate weights may also incur an additional fee or an alteration to the tour schedule
Children under two years travel free on a parent's lap

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:

Cancellations within 30 days of the booking will incur a 25% cancellation fee
Cancellations within seven days of the booking will incur a 75% cancellation fee
Cancellations within 48 hours of the booking will incur a 100% cancellation fee

Numbers on the Day

Minimum of two adult fares and a maximum of 10 participants. Everyone has a window seat.

Weather

Flights are weather dependent.

Dress Code

Please wear comfortable closed-in shoes and clothes appropriate to the conditions on the day. Bring swimming gear and a towel.