Cruises
Family-friendly Tours
Paddle Board Tours
Half-Day Tours
What are the highlights of this Western Bays scenic cruise?
- Spend more than two hours exploring the Western Bays coastline
- Reach waterfalls and ravines accessible only by boat
- Cruise beneath dramatic cliffs and steep rock faces
- Visit secluded beaches away from the main visitor areas
- Explore sheltered bays and hidden sections of the Lake Taupō shoreline
- Stop on a quiet beach for locally supplied coffee or tea
- Enjoy biscuits during the beach stop
- Swim in the clear waters of Te Papa Bay when conditions allow
- Travel through one of Lake Taupō’s most remote coastal areas
- Enjoy a scenic outing suited to couples, families and groups
- The 3.5-hour experience includes:
- Scenic boat travel through Lake Taupō’s Western Bays
- More than two hours exploring the remote coastline
- Access to waterfalls, ravines, cliffs and secluded beaches
- Locally supplied coffee or tea
- Biscuits
- Secluded beach stop
- Seasonal swimming opportunity at Te Papa Bay
What to bring:
- Water bottle
- Togs
- Towel
- Snacks
- Swimming is optional and depends on water and weather conditions, so bring your togs and towel if you would like the option to swim.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before departure so there is enough time for boarding.
Free all-day parking is available in the car park beside the berth at Kinloch Marina, accessed from Kinloch Esplanade.
The cruise is weather dependent. Lake conditions may affect the route, beach stop and seasonal swim, so some parts of the experience can change on the day.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, including an extra layer even in warmer months. The Western Bays are exposed in places, and conditions on the lake can feel cooler than they do on shore.
The trip is well suited to families and groups looking for a scenic outing rather than a high-speed activity. Swimming is optional, so guests can simply stay on the beach or boat if they prefer.
- Adult: 13 years +
- Children: 2-12 years
- Infant: Under 2 years
- Family Rate: 2 adults + 2 children (2-12 years)
- More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**.
- Within 24 hours before departure: No refund
Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.
Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*
