Ready for take off Feb 13, 2011

With our guide, Jared Feb 13, 2011

Nervous before takeoff Feb 13, 2011

Calm before takeoff Feb 13, 2011

Kiwi Fruit farm Feb 13, 2011

Rolling hills around lake Feb 13, 2011

Seaside farm Feb 13, 2011

Approaching coast Feb 13, 2011

View from back seat Feb 13, 2011

Coast line, Bay of Plenty Feb 13, 2011

Mokoai Island Feb 13, 2011

Approaching from north… Feb 13, 2011

White Island Feb 13, 2011

Landing area and crater Feb 13, 2011

Going round the island Feb 13, 2011

Crater's bowl Feb 13, 2011

Landing on White Island Feb 13, 2011

Jared checks landing spot Feb 13, 2011

Waiting for tour to start Feb 13, 2011

Jared leads the way Feb 13, 2011

Don't touch this! Feb 13, 2011

Sulphur deposits Feb 13, 2011

Gas mask on-- Feb 13, 2011

Very hot mud Feb 13, 2011

Crossing the crater Feb 13, 2011

Who needs a gas mask? Feb 13, 2011

Superheated steam Feb 13, 2011

More hot mud Feb 13, 2011

Glenna and Guide Feb 13, 2011

In front of active fum… Feb 13, 2011

Feb 13, 2011

Our new pal, Michel Feb 13, 2011

Dormant fumerole Feb 13, 2011

Mud pool Feb 13, 2011

Arsenic filled crater Feb 13, 2011

As near as we could get Feb 13, 2011

Returning to helicopter Feb 13, 2011

Ready for lift off! Feb 13, 2011

Pilot and Co-Pilot Feb 13, 2011

Approaching the coastline Feb 13, 2011

Great coastal view Feb 13, 2011

Rotoroa lake Feb 13, 2011

Coming in to land Feb 13, 2011