Must-do experiences
Taupo: Waikato River Jet Boat & Nga Awa Purua Rapids35-minute jet boat on Waikato River with canyon runs and rapids surfing. Groups up to 11, life jackets included, multiple daily departures from Taupo.
- 1,476 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 35m
- start times · Every day
- 3
Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride Taupo: 30-min Waikato River TourJet boat ride on the Waikato River in Taupo with exclusive access to the base of Huka Falls: 30 minutes of spinning.
- 741 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 30m
- start times · Every day
- 13
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Cruise: Ernest Kemp SteamboatCruise Lake Taupō aboard the Ernest Kemp replica steamboat to see Mine Bay's Māori Rock Carvings with live skipper commentary.
- 1,067 reviews
- 4.69★
- Duration
- 1h 50m–2h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Recommended (7)
Maori Rock Carvings Tours Taupo: Fully enclosed boat
- 668 reviews
- 4.62★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving: 40 Seconds of Freefall
- 457 reviews
- 4.98★
- Duration
- 2h
Lake Taupo Sailing Tour: Māori Rock Carvings from the Water
- 200 reviews
- 4.84★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
Kayaking to Maori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo: Paddle past 3 live volcanoes
- 183 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 4h
Kayaking on Waikato River from Taupo: Geothermal pools
- 177 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 2h
Sailing tour to Māori Rock Carvings: Taupo Lake, wind-powered
- 155 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 2h–2h 30m
Lowest price (6)
Eco Sailing Tour to Māori Rock Carvings on Lake TaupōSail an electric yacht to the 14-metre Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō, accessible only by water, with drinks and swimming stops along the way.
- 26 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Evening Eco Sailing to Māori Rock Carvings, Lake TaupōSail to the 10-meter Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō aboard a 100% electric yacht with a local crew. Bring your own food and drinks, swim.
- 17 reviews
- 4.76★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Every day
- 17:00
Turangi - Tongariro Crossing: Shuttle, Māori Blessing & ReturnStart your Tongariro Alpine Crossing with round-trip Turangi shuttle, local Māori blessing, free walking poles & a cold drink at the finish. Includes pickup.
- 76 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 45m–1h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Parasailing Lake Taupo: 1,000 feet above the waterParasail above Lake Taupo at 1,000 feet for 10–12 minutes from a purpose-built boat. Solo, tandem or triple flights available with no water entry or experience required.
- 15 reviews
- 4.20★
- Duration
- 1h
- start times · Every day
- 7
Taupo to Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle: Hike start and returnShuttle from Taupo to Tongariro Alpine Crossing trailhead with 7am pickup, 3:30pm finish, map and information sheet to guide your day hike.
- 25 reviews
- 4.52★
- Duration
- 10h
- Every day
- 05:15
Huka Falls E-Bike Tour: Taupo Guided Geothermal AdventureRide electric bikes along the Waikato River Trail in Taupo to Huka Falls and Aratiatia Rapids, timed to catch the dam release. Includes bike, helmet, water and snack.
- 14 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 3
More options (3)
Evening Lake Taupō Boat Charter: Māori Rock Carvings by CatamaranTwo-hour evening catamaran cruise on Lake Taupō to the 14-metre Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings, accessible only by water.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Taupo Maori Rock Carvings cruise: Swim and bring your own foodDaytime cruise to Taupo's Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings with swimming, live English commentary and BYO food: departures at 9am, 11:30am and 3pm daily.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Kayaking Taupō: Sunken Forest and Hidden CanyonPaddle across a sheltered lake in Taupō to a sunken forest and secluded canyon, with guide, equipment and refreshments included: runs year-round in most weather.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 4h
- Tue, Thu and Sat
- 10:00
Taupo at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05
- Most booked: Taupo: Waikato River Jet Boat & Nga Awa Purua Rapids, NZ$ 155 (35m, 4.93★ · 1,476).
- Top rated: Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride Taupo: 30-min Waikato River Tour, NZ$ 184 (30m, 4.83★ · 741).
- Best value: Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Cruise: Ernest Kemp Steamboat, NZ$ 59 (1h 50m–2h, 4.69★ · 1,067).
Of the 19 experiences: 19 with free cancellation, 17 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup and 16 bookable last-minute.