Lake Taupo Parasail Flight | Taupo Parasail | Shaara Deals

Taupō Parasail bills parasailing as one of New Zealand's top-rated activities, and doing it above Lake Taupō, the country's largest lake, adds a scale to the views that's hard to match: up to 1,000 feet up, with the lake and surrounding mountains spread out beneath you.

Each flight lasts approximately 10 minutes in the air, with the option of a thrilling freefall descent, and you can finish with the popular Sky Dip, a refreshing splash in the lake before you're brought back aboard the boat. As you rise gently behind the boat, the experience turns notably peaceful, with the silence of the sky replacing the noise of the boat below.

Solo, double or triple

Taupō Parasail offers three flight formats. The Solo Flight is a 10-minute experience flying on your own with 360° views from up to 1,000 feet. The Double Flight lets you share the adventure with a friend or family member, flying side by side. The Triple Flight is the biggest option, letting you fly with two others, subject to combined weight and the day's weather conditions.

There's also a Parasail & Hole in One Combo, pairing a single parasail flight with a visit to the Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge, where you get 30 golf balls to try landing the famous million-dollar shot. It's a solid option if you want to combine two of Taupō's most well-known attractions in one outing.

Weight requirements

Because the parasail gets its stability from the weight of the flyers, much like the tail of a kite, weight limits apply: a minimum combined flight weight of 70kg and a maximum of approximately 200kg. These limits can shift with the weather, with lighter winds sometimes requiring a higher minimum weight and stronger winds reducing the maximum. The skipper assesses conditions before every flight and has final authority on pairings and weights to keep things safe.

The essentials

• Deal: Lake Taupō Parasail Flight, Taupō Parasail
• Price: From $149
• Duration: Approximately 60 minutes total (flight itself around 10 minutes)
• Location: Lake Taupō, Taupō
• Merchant: Taupō Parasail

FAQs

How high do you fly?

Up to 1,000 feet above Lake Taupō, with 360° panoramic views.

Is there a weight limit?

Yes, a minimum combined weight of around 70kg and a maximum of approximately 200kg, which can vary slightly with wind conditions on the day.

Can I fly with friends?

Yes, Double and Triple Flight options let you fly alongside one or two other people, subject to combined weight limits.

What's the Sky Dip?

An optional refreshing splash in the lake at the end of your flight, before you're brought back aboard the boat.

Book the Lake Taupō Parasail Flight on Shaara Deals at https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a82bd1152ac9dfa18a2fd6d and get a bird's-eye view of New Zealand's largest lake from up to 1,000 feet.