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.
From
$119
per person
Min. 2 passengers
S 38°38'36" · E 176°05'18" · Taupō, New Zealand
Lake Taupō's leading tour flight company. Lifting off just seconds from Huka Falls and bringing you on tours around Lake Taupō, the Māori Rock Carvings and the north island's volcanic plateau.
Flights from $119 per person
Every flight leaves from Huka Falls Heliport, minutes from the falls. Choose a short scenic hop or a full alpine day out — all prices are per person.
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.
From
$119
per person
Min. 2 passengers
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.
From
$179
per person
Min. 2 passengers
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.
From
$269
per person
Min. 2 passengers
Cross Lake Taupō to the Western Bays, where bush-clad cliffs drop straight into deep water, the Maori rock carvings at Mine Bay sit untouched below, and the remarkable Otupoto Falls cascades into the lake.
From
$449
per person
Min. 2 passengers
Our greatest hits in a single flight: Huka Falls, the lake, and the bays.
From
$599
per person
Min. 2 passengers
Fly a full circuit of New Zealand's largest lake — an unbroken ring of volcanic shoreline, hidden bays and mountain horizon.
From
$719
per person
Min. 2 passengers
See the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing from above — emerald crater lakes, lava fields and the great cone of Ngauruhoe.
From
$919
per person
Min. 2 passengers
Land high on the volcanic plateau for a snow landing among the mountains, with the whole central North Island falling away beneath you.
From
$1,179
per person, incl. landing fees
Min. 2 passengers
The ultimate Taupō combination: a scenic helicopter flight to altitude, then a tandem skydive back down over the lake.
From
$599
per person
Min. 2 passengers
Transfers, weddings, photography, and bespoke scenic flights — tell us where you want to go and we'll build the flight around it.
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Are you a solo traveler and don't mind sharing a flight with others? Click below to see what flights are available.
Loop the Lake
Huka by Helicopter
Huka by Helicopter
Western Bays
Mountain Magic
Heli Adventure Flights – Taupō, New Zealand · 415 Huka Falls Road RD4 Taupo, 3384 · Last updated: 12/05/2026
Send us an enquiry and we'll come back with availability and options, or call us directly — we're at Huka Falls Heliport, minutes from the falls.
Winter · May – Sep
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Summer · Oct – Apr
Mon – Thu · 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Fri & weekends · 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Flights are weather permitting. Bookings not essential.