Chasing Waterfalls The Adventurer from Kinloch Marina

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Swimming in a secluded bay — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Nosing up to Otupoto Falls — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Departing from Kinloch, our unique small group tours take you to discover some of the hidden gems of Lake Taupo only found in the remote Western Bays and only accessible by boat.

Come away from the crowds and visit majestic rock faces, private beaches, crystal waters and waterfall visits.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Venture Beyond

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Seasonal swim
Included: Tea and coffee: Locally sourced Sacred Ground Coffee along ith a chocolate biscuit.

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 h 30 min

Our 3.5 Hr Adventurer tour departs from Kinloch, a short 20 minute bush walk drive from Taupo.

Our skipper will take you to the southern end of the Western Bays to discover the plummeting rock faces, formations and ravines that are only accessible by boat.
Stop 2

10 min

Standing tall, as if guarding the entry into the southern end of the Western Bays, the Karangahape cliffs have to be seen to be believed.

The cliffs plummet into the inky depths of the lake below and stretch high up above us as the boat takes you right up to the cliff face.
Stop 3

1 h 20 min

Te Papa Bay is known for its pristine, crystal clear waters with an amazing sand bank just meters below the surface where the hidden Waikino falls spills out into the lake from the rock face at lake level.

This is the perfect spot for swimming and paddle boarding.

To the left of the bay is a set of flat rocks known by the locals as flat rock café. It’s the perfect place to set up a picnic and jump off the rocks.
Stop 4

10 min

Nose up close to the base of these magnificent falls. If you are brave enough, join the other travellers on the nose of the boat to enjoy the cool refreshing water.
Stop 5

10 min

Discover the hidden Tutaewaeroa waterfall in a smack ravine in Waihora Bay. Enjoy the flora and fauna nestled in on the cliff face as the boat noses in.
Stop 6

10 min

Travel into an area of a Waihora Bay known as Kotukutuku landing. Disembark the boat to enjoy a short 10 minute bush walk up to the Kotukutuku Stream waterfall. There is a great spot here to take a photo with the waterfall as a backdrop.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Coming thru the roundabout into Kinloch, continue along Marina Terrace, and around the corner onto Kinloch Esplanade. Continue on to the marina at the end of the road. There is free all day parking for our guests in the berth holder parking area.

Look for our flag - We are berthed just below it.

End point

Coming thru the roundabout into Kinloch, continue along Marina Terrace, and around the corner onto Kinloch Esplanade. Continue on to the marina at the end of the road. There is free all day parking for our guests in the berth holder parking area.

Look for our flag - We are berthed just below it.