Lake Taupo
Safe Boating
Veiw the boating safety code:
http://www.coastguard.co.nz/uploads/pdfs/BCODE%20DLE.pdf
Current Level of Lake Taupo
View the current lake level on the Mighty River Power website:
http://www.mightyriverpower.co.nz/Generation/LakeLevels/Graph.aspx?graph=Taupo
Alternatively, phone 0800 820 082. Press 2, then1. Chart datum is 355.850metres ASL.
Map of Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo Harbourmaster
Boat ramps are located at;
- Taupo,
- Harbour 2 Mile Bay
- 3 Mile Bay
- Kinloch (private)
- Acacia Bay
- Te Moenga Bay
- Motutere
- Oruatua
- Motuoapa
- Tokaanu
- Braxmere
- Omori
- Pukawa
- Kuratau
- Whareroa
- Nukuhau
- Mission Point
Use of Ramps
A ramp permit is required when using Dept of Internal Affairs ramp facilities. These are available from most local dairies, service stations and sports shops.
Ramp Use Etiquette
Commonsense preparation procedures prevent unnecessary congestion and personal stress at ramps.
Ensure you:
- Have your boat prepared prior to joining the queue. eg: bung in place; tie-downs removed; all personal gear (including lunch and warm clothing) on board; outboard support bracket and tow flag removed, etc.
- While reversing down the ramp, have a person walking beside the vehicle holding the painter (bow line) prepared to push-off the boat from the trailer. Then, move the boat to the jetty. If necessary, this person will walk the boat around the offside of the jetty thereby clearing the ramp area.
- The driver then parks the vehicle and trailer and returns to the boat, now ready to go.
- On return to the ramp from they day's outing on the lake, approach the jetty or beach. If possible drop-off a person to retrieve the vehicle and trailer. Back the boat away into the lake. Wait for your trailer to be positioned on the ramp.
- After loading on the trailer, drive away from the ramp to prepare for departure. Following these procedures will speed up launching and retrieving thereby ensuring a smooth traffic flow. Finally, (to avoid delays) display your ramp permit on your boat.
Fishing
Anglers must have a current licence. Licences issued for other districts (eg Rotorua) are not valid at Taupo
Boat Speeds
The speed limit is 5 knots within 200 metres of the shore or structures & 5 knots within 50 metres of another vessel.
Signage
There are signs located at each boat ramp, boaties are advised to take note of the important informated detailed thereon.
