Helicopter Tours

Aerius Helicopters. If you think this is a scenic place on the ground, take in the view from a helicopter. Aerius are the local scenic flight specialists, they'll buzz you up and around Mauo (Mt. Maunganui), over the Papamoa Hills (historic Māori sites and kiwifruit country), above the beaches and, the most dramatic, to the steamingly active volcanic White Island. Flights leave from either Tauranga Airport or Kiwi 360 (just south of Te Puke on SH2). Jean Batten Dr., Tauranga Airport, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3116. 0800/864–354; aerius.co.nz. NZ$115 (Mauo and Tauranga, 12 mins), NZ$210 (Papamoa Hills, 20 mins), NZ$680 (White Island, 70 mins); all prices quoted from Tauranga.