Taxicat is nosing into a waterfall with a woman stretching her hand out into the waterfall. You can see the water dropletts in the image with some of the rocky outcrop and native bush

Chasing Waterfalls

Departing from Kinloch, our unique adventurer tours take you to discover some of the Hidden Gems of Lake Taupō only found in the remote Western Bays. Come away from the crowds and visit majestic rock faces, private beaches, crystal waters and waterfall visits.

TASTER

1 hr 30 mins

$135 pp

This 1 1/2 hour journey departs from Kinloch Marina just a short 20 minute drive from Taupō township.

We'll visit 2 waterfalls and take a
short 5 minute bush walk to visit a third in the Northern end of the fabulous Western Bays.

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A clear sunny day on Lake Taupo. The sun is moving behind the cliffs. Venture Beyond skipper Ian gives a hand to the ladies using the front ladder to board Taxicat

Taking photos of the Waihaha waterfall from Taxicat. The warm sun is shining however its cooling down in the shadows of the cliffs.

Skipper Ian of Venture Beyond Lake Taupo onboard Taxicat pointing out landmarks and showing people how far back Kinloch is in the distance.

The walkway is shaded from the sun by the canopy of trees. Below is a babbling brook running down to the lakes edge in the distance where you can see the sunshine beyond the trees.

From the landing platform at Kotukutuku, two ladies enjoy the view of a waterfall tumbling down into a stream.

EXPLORER

2 hr 30 mins

$209 pp

Come & explore the Northern end of the Western Bays with Taxicat Adventures.

This 2 1/2 Hr journey departs from Kinloch Marina just a short 20 minute drive from Taupō township. Visit the Otupoto falls and 2 others while exploring dramatic coastlines, stopping off for locally supplied coffee, a tea or cold beverage before cruising the coastline on our way back to Kinloch If weather permits there might even be time for a swim.

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The water is so clear in Te Papa Bay you can see the sandy bottom. The lake is glistening in the sun. The yellow boat Taxicat is moored with the front ladder down for swimmers to climb up and down onto the boat.

Travellers are on the bow of Taxicat as skipper Ian from Venture Beyond leans through the front window to talk about the narrow ravine they are about to nose up into.
The lake is glassy and the ravine is throwing shadows on the cliff behind the boat.

The sun has gone behind the cliffs as the yellow Taxicat boat glides into the waterfall. A traveller stretches out his hand into the waterfall.

Water pounds on the deck of Taxicat as skipper Ian maneuvers the boat. The sun is reflecting on the waterfall.

Two ladies sitting in the autumn sun on the lakes edge at Waihora Bay enjoying a fresh hot coffee with the sun shining on their backs casting their shadows on the sand.

Looking back from the boat over the glistening water is a view of a small waterfall tumbling down a unique rock structure on a dramatic cliff-line.

A centered waterfall is surrounded by lush native flora and fauna with filtered sunlight making its way through the canopy.

Travelers are enjoying the spectacular rock structures in a secluded bay on Lake Taupo. It's a still, hot sunny day. The water is deep but so clear you can see the rock structures beneath the boat as well.

ADVENTURER

3 hr 30 mins

$272 pp

Our 3 1/2 Hr Adventurer trip really is the crème de la crème!

We’ll spend over 2 hours exploring the waterfalls, beaches, hidden ravines and cliffs in the remote Western Bays then have time relaxing with a choice of paddle boarding, a BYO picnic on a secluded beach or swimming in the crystal clear waters of Te Papa Bay.

A great time exploring the wonders of the Western Bays of Lake Taupō which are only accessible by boat. Perfect for families and groups wanting a once in a lifetime adventure.

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A group of people adventuring with skipper Ian from Venture Beyond Lake Taupo. Onboard a yellow boat named Taxicat the skipper noses into a hidden ravine. The water is deep, clear and still. You can see the sandy bottom as people climb to different vantage spots on the boat to make the best of the connection with the outdoors.

Two ladies on a blue paddle-board in a crystal clear Te Papa Bay. The water is emerald green glistening in the sun. You can see the sandy bottom through the rippled water.

Coming into a secluded bay, passengers onboard are enjoying the connection with the outdoors onboard the yellow Taxicat boat.

Viewing the birds'-nest stacks clinging precariously to cliff-face crevices high above the lake.

The turquoise coloured bay is mirror calm without a ripple with a contrasted cloudless blue sky. The reflection of the bush clad cliffs can be seen in the water.

Adventuring onboard the yellow Taxicat catamaran with skipper Ian from Venture Beyond - Lake Taupo. The water is inky black with rugged cliffs towering above the lake.

The beautiful Waihaha waterfall in full flow following recent rain.
The sun is peaking over the bush clad skyline creating shadows in the native bush nestled into the cliffs. The white of the spraying, splashing water is contrasted by the inky black water of the lake.

From the deep green waters of the lake the yellow Taxicat boat is in the distance nosing up into the Waihaha waterfall. A lady in her swimwear is getting ready to nose under and cool off.

The end to a beautiful warm sunny day on Lake Taupo.
The white wake of the boat contrasts against the dark blue of the lake and the sun is just catching the native bush on the cliffs in the background. The sky is blue with wispy white clouds in the distance.

In the distance is a waterfall tumbling into a dark green lake. The sun is shining from behind . There is a patch of water in the lake being caught by the sun drawing your attention.

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