Skydiving over Lake Taupō
Yep, you can throw yourself out of a plane from up to 15,000ft (that’s high!) with the team at Taupō Tandem Skydiving. On a clear day, you can see coast to coast and it’s probably the best perspective you’ll get of just how big Great Lake Taupō is. It is tandem skydiving so you will have a jumpmaster strapped to your back pulling all the right strings to ensure you land back on the ground safely. These guys are highly professional, have been doing this for years and they LOVE what they do.
Taupō Bungy
Taupō Bungy has the highest water touch in the country – but you don’t have to touch the water if you don’t want to. The setting over the Waikato River is stunning, it’s worth a drive down just to watch if you’re feeling a bit scared, but we reckon once you’ve seen a few people have a go, you’ll be lining up yourself.
Huka Falls Jet Boating
Another amazing NZ invention. These boats were designed to travel in just 10cms of water, and you can find them operating on most of the major rivers around the country. Huka Falls Jet is the only one that takes you to the base of Huka Falls – which is NZ’s most visited natural attraction. When you’re at the base of the falls, you sit in the bubbles and feel the force of 300,000 cubic litres of water per second pour over the drop. You’ll do up to 14 (!) 360 degree spins along the way.
Taupō’s Floatplane
Take off and land on the Great Lake – this is a once in a lifetime experience that everyone should have. Taupō’s Floatplane is located right on the lakefront. They do some really cool scenic flights over the lake, including one that flies you over the Tongariro National Park mountains! They also combo with us so you can fly from Taupō and arrive in style by floatplane for your rafting trip.
Cruise Lake Taupō on the Ernest Kemp
On your next Taupō holiday, why not take a trip to the Māori Rock Carvings? Ernest Kemp offers daily scenic cruises on his beautiful replica steamboat. On board, you’ll be welcomed by a friendly crew who will serve refreshments such as tea or coffee. You’ll get stunning views of Lake Taupō and visit some fascinating carvings in just 2 hours!
Private Fishing Charters with Chris Jolly Outdoors
Discover the beauty of New Zealand’s largest lake with private charters and expert guides. Chris Jolly Outdoors have been taking clients fishing on Lake Taupō for more than 30 years, offering 4 launches to choose from. They’ve got groups up to 140 people covered too.
DeBretts Hot Springs
Need to relax and chill out while in Taupō? DeBretts Hot Springs has your back with an array of accommodation options and great facilities like the thermal pools. Best of all, the kids will be happy with the warm water playground.
Tokaanu Hot Pools
The hot springs of the Tokaanu Thermal Pool are open from 8am to 9pm. The pools range in temperature from 39˚C to 41˚C. Accompanied preschoolers have their own separate play area with a small chlorinated freshwater pool. Bonus: In winter, when you go white water rafting with us, free entry to the pools is included!
Big Sky Parasail
The sensation of soaring above New Zealand’s most beautiful lake is indescribable. You have the choice of flying at 500 or 1000 feet. Great for kids over 5 and adults alike – a great (and less scary!) alternative to sky diving.
Rapids Jet
Start your day off with some awesome views and an adrenaline rush with Rapids Jet. The Aratiatia Dam’s big, beautiful waterfall is the end of a 35-minute adventure that starts at Lake Taupō. Shoot through a narrow canyon on crystal clear waters and surf the pressure waves of Nga Awa Purua rapids!
Ride the Great Lake Trail
The Great Lake Trails are an adventure of volcanic discovery through lush native forest, past sparkling waterfalls and to the crystal-clear waters of Taupō. Ride all sections in one epic day or make it a multi-day mountain biking vacation! The trail is divided into four sections, all easily accessible from the pretty lakeside settlement of Kinloch.
Orakei Korako Cave and Geothermal Park
Located between Taupō and Rotorua on the banks of the Waikato River, Orakei Korako offers breathtaking beauty while also providing spine-chilling moments. Explore caves with stunning rock formations or visit a thermal pool where people have been taking therapeutic baths for centuries.