Taupo Scenic Flights with Inflite Helicopters
INFLITE scenic helicopter flights in Lake Taupo offer unforgettable experiences and inspiring aerial views of active volcanic landscapes, geothermal reserves, tranquil wilderness areas, colourful lakes and sparkling rivers.
INFLITE offer a flight or package to suit every budget and timeframe, from a bird’s eye view of renowned local icons, Huka Falls and the Maori Rock Carvings to majestic volcanoes of The World Heritage Tongariro National Park; Mounts Ruapehu, Tongariro & Ngauruhoe. Experience exclusive high altitude landings in the Kaimanawa Forest Park or down in the remote wilderness of the Rangitikei River, home to this region’s famous trophy size Rainbow Trout.
INFLITE Experiences can transport you in comfort and style to everything that Taupo has to offer
from tours over the lake, transport to luxury golf courses and Lodges, the Tongariro volcanic safari and so much more
Taupo’s Huka Falls, Maori Rock Carvings & Beyond:
From $195.00 per person (based on a minimum of two passengers travelling together)
Enjoy breath-taking views of Taupo and its two most inspirational scenic icons, the Huka Falls and Maori Rock Carvings. An aerial view is the only way to truly appreciate the majesty of these features one carved in time by nature the other by man in culture.
Flight also includes aerial views of Acacia Bay, Taupo Boat Harbour, Craters of the Moon and the Wairakei Geothermal Area
Highlights of flight:
- Northern end of Lake Taupo
- Famous Maori Rock Carvings
- Mighty Huka falls
- Craters of the Moon and Wairakei Geothermal
- 15 minute flight
The Best of Taupo:
From $395.00 per person (based on a minimum of two passengers travelling together)
Combine the thrill of flying over Mt Tauhara with commanding views that abound from this imposing vantage point. Look south over New Zealand’s largest lake, Great Lake Taupo to the majestic volcanoes of our World Heritage Tongariro National Park and the remote alpine Kaimanawa Ranges. To the North, views extend as far as Mt Tarawera. Travel on over the powerful Huka Falls and Wairakei Geothermal fields. Get up close to the famous Maori Rock Carvings, a great photo opportunity, before returning over the crystal clear waters of Lake Taupo.
Highlights of flight:
• Views from World Heritage National Park to Mt Tarawera
• Huka Falls
• Maori rock carvings
• 30 minute flight
Tongariro National Park Direct:
From $695.00 per person (based on a minimum of two passengers travelling together)
Fly to the summit craters of Mt Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. Enjoy spectacular views of the Tongariro Crossing, Emerald Lakes and thermal activity of the newly formed Te Maari Hot Springs. Travel east to land at high altitude in the Kaimanawa Forest Park for panoramic views back to the Tongariro World Heritage National Park and Great Lake Taupo. Return via the beautiful White Cliffs on the eastern side of Lake Taupo. Kaimanawa landing site.
Exclusive to INFLITE.
Highlights of flight:
- 45 minute flight including World Heritage Tongariro National Park
- Fly across the Tongariro Crossing
- Remote, exclusive, alpine landing at high altitude (around 15 minutes)
- Look back across National Park and Great Lake Taupo with uninterrupted views
Mount Tarawera Fault line Direct:
From $695.00 per person (based on a minimum of two passengers travelling together)
An aerial perspective – best seen from above!
Fly north along the volcanic fault line and Waikato River. Enjoy aerial views of the colourful thermal reserves, Waimangu and Wai-O-Tapu, before climbing higher above the summit of the sacred Mt Tarawera. Imposing views open up before you revealing the massive rift formed by the 1886 explosive eruption. Return to Taupo via the Hidden Valley, Wairakei geothermal bore fields and the world renowned Huka Falls.
Highlights of flight:
• Follow the fault line north to Mt Tarawera
• Thermal reserves; Waimangu and Wai-O-Tapu
• View the results of the 1886 explosive eruption
• See the Hidden Valley from above
• Fly over the mighty Huka Falls
• 45 min flight
World Heritage Volcanic Safari:
From $790.00 per person (based on a minimum of two passengers travelling together)
This tour combines some of the North Island’s most majestic alpine scenery with a remote landing in the Kaimanawa Range wilderness area. This truly amazing experience includes up close and stunning views of our World Heritage volcanoes; Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. Bring a camera to photograph Ruapehu’s steaming Crater Lake, historic lava flows, inspiring glacial valleys and dramatic volcanic formations, some of which are only visible from the air. Continuing on, experience a remote wilderness landing to enjoy the beauty and solitude of the crystal clear Rangitikei River; home to trophy sized Rainbow Trout. Flights to and from this area, reveal breath-taking views of Lake Taupo and its surrounding environment.
Highlights of flight:
• Remote, and exclusive, river bed landing
• Fly up over and around the Volcanoes of World Heritage National Park; Ngaruahoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu
• See Ruapehu’s steaming crater lake
• Time away approx 1 Hour 30 mins including landing. Our pilots favourite flight!
