Take this scenic flight to perhaps New Zealands most unusual volcanoes of Mayor Island. This Shield Volcano has well marked walking tracks that lead to the lakes and hot springs through the impressive Pohutukawa forest. A wildlife refuge that is home to many native birds including the elusive Kiwi, nectar-feeding Bellbirds and Tui, Wood Pigeons, Morepork, Fantail, Kaka (Brown Parrot), Grey Warbler, Waxeye, Kingfisher and, soaring on the thermals, the Harrier Hawk, a bird watchers paradise.  The standard tour lasts 4 hours, longer trips can be arranged. 
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From $550.00 pp

The island is considered special by Maori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa (New Zealand) partly because of the presence of Black Obsidian. A volcanic glass created by the rapid cooling of silica-rich lava, Obsidian was prized by early Maori for cutting and scraping tools and weapons and has been found at Maori occupation sites as far afield as Tiwai Pt in the south to the Kermadec Islands in the north. The Obsidian was called Tuhua by Maori who called the island by the same name. Tuhua was the ancient name for Me'etia Island in the traditional homeland of Hawaiki, which was also a source of Obsidian. Rock sampling on Tuhua is prohibited since the island is tribal land and hence privately owned. In addition, the Obsidian is sacred to the Maoris.

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The most striking feature of Tuhua's volcanic history is the diversity of eruption types. Virtually every known style of volcanic eruption is known from this small volcano. These eruptions have included: Hawaiian fire-fountaining, Strombolian explosions, and Plinian falls and Ignimbrite.

The most recent lava flows have been dated at between 500 and 1,000 years old. The Island has erupted on average at least once every 3000 years for the last 130,000 years.

It is the responsibility of every visitor to follow strict quarantine restrictions to help keep Tuhua pest-fee. The only permitted landing site is South East Bay.

Tour normally begins and ends at the Mount Classics Aircraft Hanger at Tauranga City Airport.  Alternative pick up and drop of locations can be arranged but an additional charge may apply

Minimum of 2 people required

• Children are welcome
• Childe age is under 12 years
• Infants age is up to 4 months
• Children under 25 kgs cannot be carried due to life jacket restrictions

Contact us for full details of activities and facilities available on the island

The duration of the visit depends on the clients requirements. Please contact us to discuss details. The standard tours last 4 hours