We leave the heliport and cross the open water of Lake Taupō toward its wild western shore — a coastline most visitors never see. Bush-clad cliffs rise sheer from deep, dark water, hidden bays fold into the hillside, and the Mine Bay carvings appear below you before we continue to the remarkable Otupoto Falls, a waterfall that spills straight off the cliff and into the lake. This is the quiet, untouched side of Taupō.
Highlights
- Cross the open water of Lake Taupō to the western shore
- Bush-clad cliffs and hidden bays
- Mine Bay Māori rock carvings
- Otupoto Falls cascading directly into the lake
Keep exploring
Wairakei At a Glimpse
First time in a helicopter? This is the one — short enough to give you the buzz but long enough to enjoy what Taupō has to offer.
View flightHuka by Helicopter
Soar above Taupō's picturesque farmlands, lush landscapes, and geothermal power stations. Marvel at the Waikato River's powerful flow crashing into the pool below on a scenic helicopter ride.
View flightTaste of Taupō
Soar over the Huka Falls and the Waikato River on a scenic helicopter flight. Admire the Maori Rock Carvings from the air and see the Craters of the Moon.
View flight