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Taupo Floatplane - Peek of the Lake

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Take to the skies and experience an exhilarating scenic flight over great Lake Taupo!

Take to the skies and experience an exhilarating scenic flight over great Lake Taupo!

Highlights

  • Fly past Acacia Bay to Rangatira Point over Whakaipo and Mine Bay
  • See the beautiful Mapara Valley and its red scoria quarries
  • Pass over the mighty Waikato River and Huka Falls
  • Fly over the bubbling mud and steaming vents of the “Craters of the Moon” thermal area
  • Follow the maze of pipework at the Wairakei Power station

Departing from the water at Taupo Bay, this unique flight in a Cessna floatplane gives you a bird’s eye view of one of New Zealand’s most scenic regions.

Discover first hand the immensity of New Zealand's largest lake as we fly along the Northern Bays toward Kinloch, allowing you to soak up the gorgeous crystal clear water from above. On heading back we pass over the Wairakei steam field, take a circuit of the incredible Huka Falls and fly over Taupo’s town centre before landing on Taupo’s lakefront.

A truly magical flying experience that’s not to be missed!

Adult $210.00
Child $105.00 (3 - 15 years )
Infant $0.00 (Under 3 years )
Family $630.00 (2 Adults and Up to 3 Children )

Duration

  • 20 Minutes Flying Time

Location

  • Flights depart from Ferry Road
  • Taupo Boat Harbour (Next to Taupo Yacht club)

Notes

  • Please Note: A minimum of 2 passengers are required - Single bookings are waitlisted to confirm.

  • Child 3-15 yrs. Child under 3yrs free. Family includes two adults and up to three children.

Available Bookings from 4 Apr to 17 Apr 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$168.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$210.00
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$210.00
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$210.00
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$168.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$210.00
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$168.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$210.00
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$210.00
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$210.00
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$168.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$168.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

  • Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $105.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family $630.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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annak43 from New Zealand wrote on 26 March 2025

Float plane experience

This is a must do experience! So awesome to see the siggts from a different angle

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sean bardsley from New Zealand wrote on 06 January 2025

Peek at the lake

Great circuit of all our favourite places in and around Taupō. So cool to see them all from a different perspective, and our first ever water take off and landing was a fun experience. Great job by our pilot Emily.

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S from New Zealand wrote on 15 November 2024

Beautiful

Great way to see the landscapes

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Chantel Lourens from New Zealand wrote on 05 August 2024

Great time flying with Taupo Floatplanes

Had a great time, very friendly crew and great knowledge of the area.Ive learned a few new things about the area from the sky.

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Gregory Hart from United Kingdom wrote on 18 April 2024

Relaxing and informative

Expert pilot commentary and flight management.Very enjoyable experience.

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