Boat Tours in Taupo

Taupo Tours and Activities

Lake Taupo sits on New Zealand's largest lake, with the Waikato River, Tongariro National Park and three volcanoes all within easy reach of town. Our Taupo tours and activities cover jet boating, bungy and swing jumps, skydiving, helicopter flights, lake cruises to the Maori rock carvings and white water rafting.

Jet Boating, Bungy and Adrenaline on the Waikato River

The Hukafalls Jet and White Water Jet Boat Experience on the Waikato River both blast toward the base of Huka Falls, while the Taupo Bungy Jump and Taupo Swing send you off the cliffs above the same river, with the Taupo Bungy and Swing Combo covering both in one visit with AJ Hackett.

Skydiving and Parasailing over Lake Taupo

The Taupo Skydiving tandem jump climbs to 16,500 feet before the freefall over the lake, and the Parasailing in Taupo lifts you above the water at a gentler pace for the same wide views of the lake and the volcanoes to the south.

Helicopter Flights over Lake Taupo and Tongariro

The Huka Falls Helicopter Flight covers the falls from the air, the Taste of Taupo Helicopter Flight and Taupo's Best Helicopter Flight range further over the lake, and the Mountain Magic Helicopter Ride and Tongariro Helicopter Flights head south to Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu.

Lake Cruises to the Maori Rock Carvings

The Lake Taupo Scenic Cruise and Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carvings Cruise both sail out to the carvings, the Taupo Sailing Cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings adds pizza on board, and the Lake Taupo Sunset Cruise and Sunset Heaven Cruise time the same route for dusk over the lake. For something more hands on, the Private Self Drive Doughboat puts you at the wheel for a 90 minute picnic cruise.

White Water Rafting on the Tongariro River

The Tongariro River Grade 3 White Water Rafting Adventure runs a genuine set of rapids close to town, while the Tongariro River Family Friendly River Rafting covers gentler water on the lower river in 90 minutes.

Walking in Tongariro National Park

The 2 Hour Guided Sunset Tongariro Walk and Full Day Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Walk both explore Tongariro National Park, New Zealand's first national park and a dual World Heritage area, home to the volcanoes Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taupo best known for? Taupo sits on New Zealand's largest lake and is known for jet boating and rafting on the Waikato and Tongariro rivers, bungy jumping, and access to Tongariro National Park.

Can I see the Maori rock carvings from Taupo? Yes, several cruises sail from Taupo out to the Maori rock carvings, including sunset and pizza cruise options.

Is there white water rafting near Taupo? Yes, the Tongariro River offers both a grade 3 rafting adventure and a gentler family friendly 90 minute trip on the lower river.

Can I do a helicopter flight to Tongariro National Park from Taupo? Yes, the Tongariro Helicopter Flights and Mountain Magic Helicopter Ride both fly from Taupo to the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park.

What adrenaline activities are available in Taupo? Taupo offers bungy jumping, the Taupo Swing, jet boating, skydiving and parasailing, mostly centred on the Waikato River and Lake Taupo.