Taupo Airport Authority

Welcome to Taupo Airport

Flying into Taupo visitors and locals alike are always struck by the size and beauty of the Lake. Located in the centre of New Zealand's exciting North Island Lake Taupo has a surface area of 616 square kilometres (238 sq mi), is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in Oceania, New Zealand's largest lake and is a similar size to the nation of Singapore.

The centrepoint of the vibrant Taupo district, Lake Taupo has a perimeter of approximately 193 kilometres, every kilometre bustling with exciting outdoor adventure.

Lake Taupo is drained by the New Zealand's longest river, the mighty Waikato while its main tributaries are the impressive Waitahanui, the Tongariro and the Tauranga-Taupo Rivers.

Created by a volcanic explosion approximately 26,500 years ago the Lake and surrounds provide a spectacular aerial view that tells everyone that this is a unique destination with much to offer.

Taupo Airport is the beginning of the Taupo experience at only eight kilometres from the centre of Taupo township and running alongside the lakebed. With approximately 35,000 aircraft landings and take-offs each year the Airport is the springboard for the largest commercial Tandem Skydive drop zone in the world and offers a range of scenic flights by helicopters, floatplanes and light aircraft.

Fishing and hunting safaris made by boat and air operating most days of the year.

We're here to help you access all that Taupo has to offer, so when you arrive at our Airport take the time to find out where all the adventure and activities are - we're happy to show you why we're one of New Zealand's premium destinations. While you're at our place we want you to see and feel the magic of the Lake and the people that live here.