Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome.
This is Taupō. The heart of Aotearoa New Zealand’s beautiful North Island.
At the centre of our region is sparkling Lake Taupō, the great inland sea of New Zealand. As you travel around the lake, you will find every landscape you can imagine. Snow-blanketed winter ski fields and alpine deserts. Ancient forests alive with birdsong. Trout-filled rivers and the thundering Huka Falls. Steaming geothermal valleys with rejuvenating hot springs. Three towering volcanoes in the awesome and otherworldly landscape of Tongariro National Park.
Discover what makes people #LoveTaupo.
Top things to do in Taupō
Deals in Taupō
Make your trip to Taupō extra special with these deals and discounts on the best attractions, activities, tours, things to do and places to stay.
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Chris Jolly Outdoors 10.30AM Lake Taupo Scenic Cruise
50% OffOn Adult Tix. Normally $46. Enter code AMWINTER Valid 1 May - 31 Aug 2019
Valid between: 28 Dec 2018 - 31 Aug 2019
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Great Lake Trail Luxury Stay,Bikes,Shuttles & more!
2 night stay,one day riding Great Lake Trail,all inclusive
Save NZD $ 200.0Valid between: 5 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019
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Tongariro Mountain Bikes
Tongariro River Trail e-bike tour
Explore the Tongariro River Trail by e-bike with Tongariro Mountain Bikes.
From $65 pp Normally $109 pp More info -
Wairakei Resort Taupō
Indulgence hot pools package
Enjoy 1 night stay for two people, bubbles on arrival, breakfast and hot pool passes to Wairakei Terraces with Wairakei Resort Taupō.
From $199 Terms & conditions apply More info
Discover Taupō's highlights
From New Zealand's largest lake to pristine national parks and thundering waterfalls, there are many beautiful areas to discover in the Taupō region.
What's on
There's always something happening in Taupō. Check out our upcoming events and annual events.
When to visit Taupō
No matter what the time of year, there is plenty of things to do in the Taupō region. Find out why Taupō is special in every season.
Our towns & villages
The Taupō region’s towns and villages range from a bustling lakeside resort to picturesque villages with photo ready scenery all nestled in the heart of New Zealand's North Island. Find out more about Taupō's accommodation options.
Paul Froggatt
Executive chef, Huka Lodge“Traditional lodge food used to be a soup, a salad, a steak, I’m not here to cook that. I want to give people an experience that they’ve never had before. I’m competing against a million-dollar view and I want the food to shine on its own. I don’t want people just looking down the river as they eat. I want them to look at their plate as well.”
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