S 38°38'36" · E 176°05'18" · Taupō, New Zealand

Taupō from the air.

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

Experiences

Nine ways to see Taupō from above.

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.

Huka Falls

Huka 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.

From

$179

per person

Min. 2 passengers

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Falls & town

Taste 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.

From

$269

per person

Min. 2 passengers

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Remote bays

Western Bays

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

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Alpine

Tongariro Crossing

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

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Snow landing

Mountain Magic

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

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Tailor-made

Custom Flights

Transfers, weddings, photography, and bespoke scenic flights — tell us where you want to go and we'll build the flight around it.

Bespoke

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Quote on request

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Upcoming shared flights

  • Loop the Lake

    Sat, 7 Nov 2026 1:30 pm
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  • Huka by Helicopter

    Tue, 24 Nov 2026 9:00 am
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  • Huka by Helicopter

    Wed, 9 Dec 2026 9:00 am
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  • Western Bays

    Tue, 22 Dec 2026 1:00 pm
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  • Mountain Magic

    Wed, 23 Dec 2026 3:00 pm
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Heli Adventure Flights – Taupō, New Zealand · 415 Huka Falls Road RD4 Taupo, 3384 · Last updated: 12/05/2026

Contact & base

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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.

Base
Huka Falls Heliport
415 Huka Falls Road
Taupō 3384
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Open hours

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.

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