Cruise to the stunning Western Bays of Lake Taupo and explore the waterfalls, stunning clear water coves and picturesque bays. Chartering Top Cat Charters – Taupo for a half day or full day, will give you and your group plenty of time to relax, explore and visit a part of Lake Taupo not everyone gets to see.

Half Day – 4 Hrs
We will departing Taupo Marina, at the start of the mighty Waikato River, and on the Northern most point of Lake Taupo. Heading into Tapuaeharuru Bay (the main bay heading out from the Taupo township), we will cruise past Acacia Bay, heading for Mine Bay, and the world famous Maori Rock Carvings.

Next we get up close and personal with the Kaiapo Bay Cliffs, where we will put the lines in and see if we can net a big fat Lake Taupo Rainbow Trout. If we haven’t had any luck here, we will continue to fish the impressive headlands between Whakaipo Bay and Whangamata Bay (Kinloch).

Our next stop will be the spectacular Boat Harbour (Parakiri). This is a very special place, that most New Zealanders have never, and likely will never visit (let alone know it even exists). An opportunity to swim in the pristine waters, where you can easily see the sandy bottom, and do bombs off the rocks. This concludes the half day cruise. We will do some more fishing on the way back to Taupo Marina, if time allows.

Full Day – 6 Hrs
In addition to the above Half Day – 4 Hr cruise, we will continue on to Waihora Bay, and the Otupoto Falls. Weather permitting, we can get the boat close enough for your guests to reach out and touch the falls. Some more fishing, as we sight see, and make our way through Te Papa Bay (Waikino Falls) to Whanganui Bay, Kotukutuku Bay, past the Karangahape Cliffs, and then a cruise across the centre of the lake, on our way back to Taupo Marina.

Both these cruises include many opportunities for swimming, trout fishing, & plenty of photo opportunities of the Western Bays.

Your Lake Taupo private charter includes a Full BBQ and snacks for the day, and complementary Tea & Coffee.

You can choose to BYO your own drinks (conditions apply) or Top Cat Charters can provide a full bar service.

In addition to the above, we offer a range of additional activities, which can be added to your Western Bays Taupo Cruise, such as:

• Sea Biscuit – We will tow you on our 2-3 person Sea Biscuit. This is a couch type biscuit, and is very stable and safe…. life vests are compulsory and provided.
• Trout Fishing – up to 4 licenses available. All rods and tackle provided FREE of charge, all you pay for is the 24hr fishing license. We will gut and prepare Trout for you to take away, or have your Trout expertly smoked, and overnight couriered to your chosen address.
• Clay Shooting – Test your shooting skills against your family, friends & colleagues. This activity is weather dependent, we require calm waters and a stable boat. Please note that Skeet Shooting requires the group to be sober, so this will be your 1st activity. All clays and shots are biodegradable / eco friendly.
• Paddleboard – Balance is the key here… if you lack it, prepare to get wet. Our paddle board is a solid one, not a blow up, soo it’s much easier to stand up and explore.