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White Island

For a truly unique adventure the destination must be Whakaari (White Island), one of the world’s few accessible live volcanoes. Located 48 kilometres off the shores of Whakatane it is accessible by boat or helicopter or opt for a scenic flight over the island. This continuously active volcano, where sulphur-lipped fumaroles and roaring steam vents create a stark wonderland amidst the mud and ash-soaked crater, which almost bisects White Island. The acid lake in the island’s depths offers an unforgettable insight into nature’s primal creativity.

White Island is also one of world’s best scuba diving destinations and provides a unique dive experience as you can explore the underwater steam vents or commune with large schools of fish. It attracts hundreds of divers from all over the world every year.

Air Discovery Volcanoes by Air

Situated in the stunning waters of the Bay of Plenty, White Island is so spectacular when viewed from the air. Air Discovery offers scenic flights over all the local volcanoes such as Mount Tarawera, White Island and Mount Ruapehu to name a few. It’s an incredible view and an unforgettable experience.

Location	Discovery Base, 224 Aerodrome Road, Whakatane Airport
Phone	07 308 7760
Free Phone	0800 247 347
Fax	07 308 7768
Email	reservations@airdiscovery.co.nz
Website	www.airdiscovery.co.nz

White Island Tours

Join us aboard PeeJay for a 6 hour marine experience to New Zealand’s only live marine volcano! This is an award winning eco-tour with professional guides, who will take you on a journey through the vibrant, ever changing landscape of White Island’s inner crater. Tours depart daily and are weather dependent. Safety equipment, lunch and refreshments are provided. Bookings are essential.

Location	15 Strand East, Whakatane
Phone	07 308 9588
Free Phone	0800 733 529
Fax	07 308 0303
Email	info@whiteisland.co.nz
Website	www.whiteisland.co.nz
Postal	PO Box 529, Whakatane

Vulcan Helicopters

Vulcan Helicopters “White Island Volcano Adventure”, takes you to a continuously active volcano, a living, breathing geo- logical giant. Fly from Whakatane Airport for spectacular aerial views, landing, and one hour guided walk. Allow 2.5 hours for your tour.

Location	Airport Road, Whakatane
Phone	07 308 4188
Free Phone	0800 804 354
Email	info@vulcanheli.co.nz
Website	www.vulcanheli.co.nz

Dive White (Island)

World class diving and snorkelling at NZ's only live marine volcano. Crystal clear water,prolific fish life and underwater volcanic terrain. Qualmark visitor activity and Tourism Award Winner gives you confidence of receiving the best quality service. Individual divers and snorkellers our speciality.

Location	186 The Strand, Whakatane
Phone	027 440 1126
Free Phone	0800 348 394
Fax	07 307 0765
Email	sportsworldwhk@xtra.co.nz
Website	www.divewhite.co.nz

Air Discovery Volcanoes by Air

Discovery Base, 224 Aerodrome Road, Whakatane Airport

Dive White (Island)

186 The Strand, Whakatane

Vulcan Helicopters

Airport Road, Whakatane

White Island Tours

15 Strand East, Whakatane

The official tourism information website for the Whakatane District, including Ohope and Murupara, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane is a coastal town, situated in the North Island of New Zealand, just one hour drive from Tauranga and Rotorua.