Whakaari / White Island from Te Kaha volcano camera webcam — New Zealand
Working, checked 4 h ago Still image · every 10 min Volcano · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
GeoNet operates this camera at Te Kaha, on the eastern Bay of Plenty coast of New Zealand's North Island, looking west across the sea to Whakaari / White Island. GeoNet is the national monitoring service for volcanoes and earthquakes, run by Earth Sciences New Zealand with the Natural Hazards Commission. Seen from Te Kaha, the island is a low shape far out on the horizon.
Whakaari is New Zealand's most active cone volcano, and its crater often gives off a plume of steam and gas that drifts with the wind. On calm, clear days the plume can rise straight up, while in strong wind it may lie flat across the sea. Haze, sea spray and low cloud can hide the island completely. This second viewpoint, from the east, helps scientists judge the height and direction of a plume when the Whakatāne camera's view is unclear. Whakaari's eruption in December 2019 killed 22 people, and tourist landings have not resumed.
The Volcanic Alert Level scale used in New Zealand runs from 0 to 5: 1 and 2 for unrest, 3 to 5 for eruptions. For Whakaari's current level, check GeoNet. The camera sends a still image about every 10 minutes; late afternoon light from the west can make the island hard to see.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- tekaha
- Operator
- GeoNet
- Camera faces
- West (290°)
- Image updates
- Every 10 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Approximate
- Licence
- Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand
- Data source
- GeoNet volcano cameras (New Zealand)
- Last checked
- Oct 7, 22:45 UTC (4 h ago)
- Working, last 7 days
- 67 % of checks
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
On the map
The position is approximate.
Nearby live views
Questions about Whakaari / White Island from Te Kaha volcano camera
Is the Whakaari / White Island from Te Kaha volcano camera camera live right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check (Oct 7, 22:45 UTC) it was sending new pictures. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from GeoNet.
How often does this camera refresh?
About every 10 minutes, on GeoNet's schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Where does this camera come from?
GeoNet (Earth Sciences New Zealand with the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake) runs this camera. It is an official source. Its images are shared under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About GeoNet Watch at the source
Where is the Whakaari / White Island from Te Kaha volcano camera camera?
It is in New Zealand. Approximate coordinates: -37.76, 177.68.
What is the local time at the camera?
The camera is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 7:18 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
No other camera is within 25 km yet. The live camera radar can search up to 250 km around this spot. Open the radar here
Where can I check the alert level for this volcano?
GeoNet sets New Zealand's Volcanic Alert Levels (0 to 5) for this volcano, not LiveLocation. Check its latest volcanic activity bulletin before any trip. GeoNet volcano alerts Official camera page