Lake Taupo Hidden Gems: Western Bays Boat Tour

Starting from Kinloch, these exclusive small group tours offer an opportunity to explore the hidden treasures of Lake Taupo, located in the secluded Western Bays and reachable only by boat. Escape the crowds and experience stunning rock formations, secluded beaches, pristine waters, and breathtaking waterfalls.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Western Bay - The 3.5-hour Adventurer tour sets off from Kinloch, just a brief 20-minute drive through the bush from Taupo. The skipper will guide you to the southern tip of the Western Bays, where you can explore the dramatic rock faces, formations, and ravines that are only reachable by boat.
  • Karangahape Cliffs - These majestic cliffs stand…
What's Included
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Paddle boarding
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Location
Venture Beyond - powered by Taxicat
Kinloch Esplanade
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(6 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Charlieo755
Jan 14, 2026
Exploring Lake Taupo - Great time exploring Lake Taupo with Ian who is a friendly, knowledgeable and considerate guide and skipper. Perfect length of trip to cover what to see which covers geography, biology, history and fun!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jaimemexico
Nov 23, 2025
Don't miss this - It was nice to sail out of Kinloch, about 20 minutes from Taupo, on a different part of the lake. He is a great guide and really nice too. One waterfall really roared!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
304nate
Nov 14, 2025
Chasing waterfalls - We had a great day out with Ian exploring some secluded locations and beautiful places. We learnt some interesting facts and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Good mix of activities with boating, swimming and a walk
Review provided by Tripadvisor
450emmys
Sep 27, 2025
Beautiful morning exploring stunning scenery! - The 3.5 hour Chasing Waterfalls experience was absolutely exceptional - Ian was a great tour guide with fantastic knowledge of the area, and so kind throughout the morning. He made sure we could stop to take photographs and got us right up close to the stunning waterfalls. The whole morning was so relaxed, and we had a truly magical experience seeing the hidden gems of the western bays. Every moment was a "wow" - cannot recommend this adventure highly enough, well worth the money for the longer experience!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Allie_schaef
Sep 11, 2025
Lovely waterfalls and an epic captain! - We had a great on the lake with Ian! He was a phenomenal captain and tour guide, sharing interesting and insightful information as we came right up to several beautiful waterfalls and a lovely short hike to another! 10/10 recommend, rain or shine (ours was the former and still a great day out)
Review provided by Tripadvisor
O8714subrianh
Feb 24, 2025
Wonderful experience - Had a wonderful trip with Ian. The views were spectacular with great explanations from Ian along the way. The Western Bay is so undisturbed by humans it feels like a real privilege to visit. Thoroughly recommend this trip
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $163
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).