Cruises
Great Lake Escapes - Scenic Nature Cruises
Scenic 2 hour nature cruise on beautiful Southern Lake Taupo. The journey is
along the wetland area, a habitat of up to 48 species of birds, the shores
of Waihi Village, Waihi Waterfall and much more. Departures daily from
Tokaanu wharf. Contact: Jolanda 021 251 5901
www.greatlake-escapes.co.nz
Tours
Wilderness Escapes
From the magnificent forests and crystal clear waters of the Central North
Island to the peaks of the volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park, Taupo's
Wilderness Escapes will take you to where you can experience for yourself,
the beauty that is NZ. Contact Brian Neville 07 378 3413
www.wildernessescapes.co.nz
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Flightseeing
Helistar Helicopters
Helistar have designed five spectacular scenic flight routes to see the
waterfalls, geothermal area's and volcanoes in the Lake Taupo region. Priced
from $95 per person, there’s something for everyone here. Contact: Bruce
Lilburn 07 374 8405
www.helistar.co.nz
Mountain Air - Scenic Flights
Mountain Air offers a 15 minute sightseeing flight around the Ruapehu and
Tongariro National Park area. The flight departs from a grass high country
sheep station air strip at the base of Mt Ruapehu. The flight route includes
parts of the National Park and other areas of the Volcanic Plateau.
Features: Informative and educational commentary from your pilot; rural and
farming aspects; The Grand Chateau; parts of the Tongariro Crossing and
thermal activity; New Zealand Native Forest Reserves; the Rarimu Spiral a
main trunk line hill climb engineering feat, and more….. $75 per person.
Minimum 2 people. Contact: Robyn McKenzie 07 892 2812
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