Float Plane Tour

This morning, we went on a float plane tour (a first for both of us!) over the Crater Lakes District and the volcanic rift of Mt. Tarawera. We were able to view the spectacular geothermal and volcanic landscape of Rotorua and the Central North Island of New Zealand. We flew south over the Waimamgu and Waiotapu Thermal Areas before landing at the Hidden Valley of Orakei Korako.

The flight was really awesome. We both loved the float plane. Our flight was about 35 minutes one way, and about 15 minutes on the way back. Our pilot, Rosie, was great, and was a great guide as we flew over points of interest.

New Zealand is a beautiful country! So many rolling hills, great, green forests, huge and BLUE lakes. We were lucky that it was such a beautiful day to view the area from the air. We've only been on the North island so far, and everyone keeps telling us how much we'll love the South. Hard to believe it'll be any more beautiful than what we've seen here so far.