Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
0800 278 336;
www.hukafallscruise.co.nz
; Aratiatia Dam; adult/child $37/15;
10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm
year-round, plus 4.30pm Dec-Feb)
For a photo-friendly ride, this boat offers a relaxed jaunt
(80 minutes) from Aratiatia Dam to Huka Falls.
Sail Barbary
MAP
BOAT TOUR
GOOGLE MAP
(
07-378 5879;
www.sailbarbary.com
;
Taupo Boat Harbour, Redoubt St; adult/child $44/16;
10.30am & 2pm
year-round, plus 5pm Dec-Feb)
A classic 1926 yacht offering 2½-hour cruises to the Maori
rock carvings every day. Enquire about the popular movie and music charter cruises in
summer.
BOAT TOUR, FISHING
Chris Jolly Outdoors
( 07-378 0623, 0800 252 628;
www.chrisjolly.co.nz
;
Taupo Boat Harbour, Ferry Rd)
Operates the
Cruise
Cat,
a large, modern launch that offers fishing trips and daily cruises to the Maori
carvings (adult/child $44/16; 10.30am, 1.30pm and 5pm). Sunday brunch trips (adult/
child $62/34) are also worthwhile. Charter, and guided hiking and mountain-biking trips
also available.
Ernest Kemp Cruises
MAP
BOAT TOUR
GOOGLE MAP
( 07-378 3444;
www.ernestkemp.co.nz
;
Taupo Boat Harbour, Redoubt St; adult/chid $40/10; 10.30am, 2pm,
5.30pm Dec-Feb)
Board the
Ernest Kemp
replica steamboat for a two-hour cruise to view the
Maori carvings, Hot Water Beach, lakefront and Acacia Bay. Lively commentary and
complimentary tea and coffee. Book at Fish Cruise Taupo).
Helipro
( 07-377 8805, 0800 435 4776;
www.helipro.co.nz
; Anzac Memorial Dr; flights $99-1250)
Specialises in heli-
tours, which include alpine and landings, as well as shorter scenic flights over the town,
lake and volcanoes.
HELICOPTER
Heli Adventure Flights
MAP
( 07-374 8680, 0508 435 474;
www.helicoptertours.co.nz
;
415 Huka Falls Rd; flights $99-740)
Offers a variety
of scenic helicopter flights, from 10 minutes to 1½ hours. Combine a flight with the
HELICOPTER
