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Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand

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Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Auckland International (AKL)
305km from spot
Christchurch (CHC)
755km from spot
Wellington (WLG)
370km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Auckland International (AKL)
305km from spot
Christchurch (CHC)
755km from spot
Wellington (WLG)
370km from spot

Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand, next to Waitetoko, Taupo, New Zealand

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Riding Conditions in Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Lake Taupo is cold in winter with strong S wind.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Trade wind at Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand.
W is the best sideshore wind with NW being ok but is almost onshore.
Wind usually blows from W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand are October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Lake Taupo is cold in winter with strong S wind.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Trade wind at Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand.
W is the best sideshore wind with NW being ok but is almost onshore.
Wind usually blows from W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand are October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Take the first driveway to the west of Waitetoko Rd, it looks like a private driveway but actually opens up to a large grass area perfect for self launching and landing. Self landing is made easy by dropping your kite into the wind shadow behind the houses.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Take the first driveway to the west of Waitetoko Rd, it looks like a private driveway but actually opens up to a large grass area perfect for self launching and landing. Self landing is made easy by dropping your kite into the wind shadow behind the houses.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers .

Beach risks reported: Trees,Other .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers .

Beach risks reported: Trees,Other .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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4.8/5 (21)
Additional information
A parking is available at Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand.
Only a few local kiters.
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