Tongariro National Park Dual World Heritage Area
Tongariro National Park is the second oldest National Park in the world plus recognised for it's natural and cultural significance...
Your Volcanic Scenery & Cultural Heritage
Scenic Flight Adventure
Experience the breathtaking views of New Zealand's oldest National Park and World Heritage Site with a scenic flight over the dramatic landscape of the area. See into the live craters of Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu, and view the spectacular lakes on the mountains, the Emerald Lakes, the Blue Lake and the Tama Lakes.
Our flights operate from 8.00 am, 7 days per week, weather permitting. Flights during summer operate until twilight. Bookings are preferable but not essential for fixed wing flights. Flights leave on demand with a minimum of 2 people, no age limit.
Why Choose Us?
Happy Clients
"Stunning .... the only way to view the volcanoes", "One of the coolest things we have ever done" and "Excellent, amazing flight - worth every cent. Highlight of our NZ tour" are just some of our trip advisor reviews. Read them for yourself then book a flight with us!
Great Views
Scenic Flights over New Zealand's pictureque central plateau experiencing the breathtaking views over the dramatic landscape of New Zealand's oldest National Park and World Heritage Site. View the stunning topographical and geological features of the North Island that are the volcanoes of Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe and Mount Tongariro.
Recommended
See into the live craters of Mount Tongariro, Mount Ngauruhoe and Mount Ruapehu, and view the spectacular lakes on the mountains, the Emerald Lakes, the Blue Lake and the Tama Lakes. You won't be disappointed with your scenic flight over New Zealand's Central Plateau.
Important Information
- Features of the Flights
- Scenic Flight Overview
- Coach Tours and Groups
Views of the volcanic Tongariro National Park & World Heritage Site
Scenes from past and present volcanic activity
Views of the Ketetahi Hot Springs, Blue Lake, Emerald Lakes, Red Crater, Tama Lakes, Tongariro Crossing one day walk, the central desert, native forests of the Park, the tussock country, sheep farmlands and Lake Taupo, the biggest crater lake of them all
Outstanding photographic opportunities
Airplane adventure with informed commentary over pristine lakes, thermal and volcanic activity.
View our most popular volcanic tour >>Tongariro Crossing:
Low level flight up to 6500ft. See the Te Maru Craters, the Blue and Emerald Lakes, the Red Crater and Tama Lakes. View the world famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Chateau Tongariro Resort from the air!Departs from the Chateau Airport: $NZ120, 15 minute flight.
Northern Circuit:
A spectacular flight over Mt. Tongariro's craters, alpine lakes and classic shaped volcano of Mt Ngauruhoe, called 'Mt Doom' in The Lord of the Rings. Plenty of photo and viewing time with 10 minutes cruising an altitude of 8300ft over the volcano tops and breathtaking scenery from Lake Taupo to the ranges and west coast of New Zealand.From the Chateau Airport: $NZ195, 25 min.
The Volcanic Explorer:
Our most popular flight climbing to 10,000 feet over all three volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park including the active crater lake of Mt Ruapehu and Lord of the Rings sites. On a clear day you can see Mt Taranaki, Napier and great views towards Wellington! Treat yourself to the 65 minute flight and include flights over the beautiful Huka Falls and Wairakei geothermal areaFrom the Chateau Airport: $NZ245, 35 min
From Turangi Airport $NZ295, 45 min
From Taupo Airport $NZ365, 65 min - includes Huka Falls and Wairakei geothermal area. View our Rates page >>
We offer Inter-Airport Scenic Flights for passengers of coach tours and groups travelling through the North Island who wish to experience a scenic flight without involving everyone in the group, and without holding up the group's travel timetable.
Mountain Air's airfields along the State Highways make it easy for the coach to stop and allow passengers to board the aircraft. Arranged by coach driver and/or tour guide.