VOLCANIC ADVENTURE
Explore the wonder of White Island, an active marine volcano located 50 kilometres off the coast of Whakatane with White Island Tours. Here you will enjoy one of the most unique experiences of walking on a live volcano; the hissing fumeroles, glittering sulphur crystals, bubbling mud pots and pink lava bombs are all evidence of recent eruptions.
You can venture to the edge of the spectacular crater and explore the ruins of an abandoned sulphur factory. Climb aboard PeeJay for a six-hour adventure to this exhilarating, enchanting island. A two hour guided walking tour of the active crater allows you to witness Mother Nature at her extreme.
Duration: Allow a full day from Tauranga.
Alternative option:
Enjoy a scenic flight out to White Island with Volcanic Air Safaris (based in Tauranga) or Vulcan Helicopters (based in Whakatane). The three-hour tour includes a guided tour of the island’s spectacular scenery including mud pools and a crater lake.
On your flight to White Island you will cruise along the Bay of Plenty coast past Maketu Point then out over the Pacific Ocean, where you may be lucky enough to see migrating whales and dolphins.
Duration: Allow 3-4 hours.