Taupo Boat Harbour Helipad. Taupo. New Zealand.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Punga and Paua
S 38° 41.245 E 176° 03.855
60H E 418615 N 5717494
A helicopter pad is situated on a pontoon at the Taupo Boat Harbour entrance adjacent to the Floatplane carpark area.
Waymark Code: WMA3QG
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 11/11/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 4

At the entrance to the Taupo Boat Harbour near several moored floatplanes there is a helicopter landing pad on a special pontoon at the river entrance. It is marked with a yellow circle and a large yellow H.

Helicopter flights to and from the pontoon near the boat harbour (where the Waikato River flows from the lake) may be expected in suitable weather.

The helipad can be viewed from the river as you pass by, or from the Floatplane carpark or Boat Harbour carpark on Ferry Road, Taupo.
Location of Helipad: Other

Description of location: Helipad on pontoon at boat harbour entrance.

Does the Site Have a Windsock?: No

Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Tourism

What facilities are available to passengers?: Public toilets at Boat Harbour.

What identifies the location as a helipad?: Yellow circle and letter H

Did you provide a personal photo of the helipad, windsock, helicopter or other identifiable feature?: yes

Where were the coordinates taken relative to the landing pad?: S 38° 41.245 E 176° 03.855

Separate from an airport: yes

Landing Pad Surface: Wood

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