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The Precision Helicopters base is a short walk from the New Plymouth Airport terminal building.

The 50-minute Volcano Tour is $450 a person. It also offers a flight to remote Jurassic Falls, which includes landing for a swim or picnic; a trip to Blue Duck Station for lunch and a jet boat ride or horse trek; and a return flight to The Vineyard Bistro at Ōkurukuru for lunch and a tasting. All flights are weather dependant. Visit precisionhelitours.com.