Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 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
BOAT TOUR
( 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
HELICOPTER
( 07-377 8805, 0800 435 4776;
www.helipro.co.nz
;
Anzac Memorial Dr; flights $99-1250)
Spe-
cialises in heli-tours, which include alpine and landings, as well as shorter scenic flights
over the town, lake and volcanoes.
Heli Adventure Flights
HELICOPTER
OFFLINE 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 Hukafalls Jet in the Helijet combo ($189). Helibiking and hunting adven-
tures also available.
Taupo's Floatplane
SCENIC FLIGHTS
( 07-378 7500;
www.tauposfloatplane.co.nz
; Taupo Boat Harbour, Ferry Rd; flights $105-790)
Located near the marina, the floatplane offers a variety of trips, including quick flights
over the lake and longer forays over Mt Ruapehu or White Island. Their three-hour
'Taupo Trifecta' ($505) combines a scenic flight, visit to Orakei Korako and jetboat ride.
Paradise Tours
BUS TOUR
( 07-378 9955;
www.paradisetours.co.nz
; adult/child $99/45)
Three-hour tours to the Aratia-
tia Rapids, Craters of the Moon and Huka Falls. Also offers day tours to Tongariro Na-
tional Park, Orakei Korako, Rotorua, Hawke's Bay and Waitomo Caves.
