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New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular taupo tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Zoom the Waikato River from Taupo on a small-group jet boat. Rapids, spins, wildlife talk, and possible trout spotting.
“It was great fun! Very exciting, but we felt absolutely safe with Jacob! Great professionell pics were made, wonderful memories!”
Wind-powered sailing on Lake Taupō to Māori Rock Carvings, with guided stories, a long swim break, blankets, and an included drink.
“The activity was absolutely fantastic. Our skipper was so knowledgeable and informative about the local area and the carvings. I can only recommend this tour to anyone who wants to do it. We also had a long swim session where we could jump off the boat into the beautiful lake.”
Cruise Lake Taupō on Ernest Kemp to Mine Bay to see Māori rock carvings up close, with live onboard commentary, WiFi, and tea.
“Great trip and lovely staff! My daughter even had a turn driving the boat! Lots of fun. Snacks provided too”
A 30-minute jet boat to the base of Huka Falls from Taupō, with fast runs, 360 spins, and water-level views.
“Was thrilling and fun! What a way to see the Huka Falls and we got wet too! Loved it and so did the teenagers. Definitely a must do when in Taupo!”
Jet boat thrills on the Waikato River to eye-level Huka Falls. 30 minutes of spins, brakes, and close-up power.
“You get wet, the driver was fun, Huka was 30% but that’s OK, got up close and personal. Oh and did I mention, you get wet.”
90-minute catamaran cruise on Lake Taupo to see Māori rock carvings, plus duck feeding and optional trout fishing, with tea and muffins.
“Great trip out on the lake with Very informative and engaging! The girls were lovely too! Muffin was delicious!!”
A 90-minute Lake Taupo cruise to see Māori rock carvings, enjoy onboard coffee and a muffin, and get Tongariro National Park views with expert commentary.
“Enjoyable boat ride on beautiful Lake Taupo. Great weather and fun way to enjoy the Lake Taupo area.”
Tandem skydiving from 12,000 feet over Lake Taupo with 40 seconds of freefall, pro instructors, and optional photo packages.
“I had an amazing skydiving experience with you today, June 19, 2025! The 12,000-ft jump, professional guides, and seamless hotel pick-up and drop-off were outstanding. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure!”
Tandem skydive over Lake Taupo with 45 to 70 seconds of free fall, Hummer pickup, and mountain views from up to 16,500 ft.
“A brilliant experience - never thought we would do something like this but so glad we did. The team were great and very professional, Sophie picked us up and got us checked in and the instructors got us ready Damian, my instructor and Prashant, Rob’s, were both excellent. It was so exciting!”
Sail Lake Taupo for a 90-minute 5 PM cruise to restored Māori rock carvings, with live English commentary and warm deck views.
“Our whānau enjoyed the trip to the rock carving. Not being boat people it was a lovely way to introduce boating. The crew was amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the lake and the carving. A wonderful experience.”
Luxury catamaran sailing on Lake Taupo to Māori rock carvings, with a swim stop and an all-weather bar aboard Tiua.
“Lovely sailing trip on lake Taupo to see the rock carvings. Gorgeous boat, really friendly crew that were very informative, and fantastic commentary. Unfortunately no wind on the day I went, but still worth the catamaran as you get to see right at the front of the boat and have an unhindered view of the…”
Self-guided Orakei Korako geothermal boardwalk in Taupo with lake ferry transfers and the rare Ruatapu Cave thermal mirror pool.
“Great experience, fascinating and awe-inspiring hot pools and views. Be prepared to shed some clothes; it's warmer at the site than at the visitors' center. Lots of steps!”
Guided kayak on Lake Taupo to a rock wall of Maori carvings, with scenic bird and volcano views plus snacks and an optional swim.
“So amazing, but it is weather dependant, so you might not get to see the Carbing Rock as it might be too chopping seawise. Thankfully we were borderline and got to see the Carving which is great!!!!”
Paddle the Waikato River in Taupo on a 2-hour guided kayak trip with included gear, geothermal hot pools, and complimentary photos.
“Sharing this experience with my partner. Experiencing kayaking on the crystal clear waters. The tour guide person we had was really good.”
Luxury catamaran sailing on Lake Taupō with a real swim stop, snorkeling gear, and Māori rock carvings viewed only from the water.
“The crew were super. We had the new girl whom was clearly well practiced but anything she didn’t know, the company had an experienced guide to support her so we felt incredibly well looked after. Quality tour.”
