Here you’ll find a curated list of trade-ready operators across the Taupō region—from accommodation and adventure to guided tours and transport.
It’s all here to help you build seamless, unforgettable itineraries that flow with the rhythm of this remarkable place.
Famed for its awe-inspiring location, Taupō Bungy & Swing is located five minutes from central Taupo. At 47m, this is NZ's highest water touch bungy - jump solo or tandem! Taupō Swing is an exhilarating giant swing over the Waikato River reaching speeds of 70kph. An adventure experience like no other, perfect for FIT, families and team-building.
Escape Aviation is the premier tourism portfolio of Helisika, based in Taupō. More than just a bubble in the sky, we connect travellers to New Zealand’s Central North Island through bespoke helicopter and fixed-wing journeys - unlocking remote adventures across 80,000 hectares of private land, luxury stays, curated dining, and wild places we protect as kaitiaki.
Feel the rush as we hit 80km/h, jet spinning through rapids, narrow canyons, and hairpin turns on a 35-minute adventure surfing the powerful Ngā Awa Pūrua Rapids. Between heart-pounding twists, we slow to share stories of Ngāti Tahu-Ngāti Whaoa — a river of whakapapa and deep ancestral connection. Pure jet boating exhilaration meets rich culture.
Kinloch Manor & Villas, overlooking Lake Taupō, offers luxury stays with award-winning architecture, New Zealand’s top Jack Nicklaus golf course, and outdoor adventures like the Tongariro Crossing. Guests enjoy estate to plate cuisine, spa treatments, and panoramic views. Activities include hiking, skiing, fly-fishing, and heli-tours, all set in a 2,500-acre pristine estate.
Discover hand-picked holiday homes in Taupō with MyStays. From lakefront luxury to peaceful hideaways, each home is professionally managed with hotel-quality linen, inclusive cleaning, and local support—delivering a seamless, high-standard experience for your international guests.
Come and visit our freshwater centre where you can feed our beautiful rainbow trout, learn about conservation and our native fish and maybe see a Kereru, Tui or a Whio on the Tongariro River. Freshwater education programs for groups and Kids Fishing for families.
Adrift Tongariro offers guided hikes year-round through the UNESCO Dual World Heritage Tongariro National Park, including the world-famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau. With 25 years’ experience, qualified local guides, gear hire, transfers, lunch, and flexible private or group options, we cater to all ages and abilities for a seamless, safe, and unforgettable experience.
Long regarded as one of the world’s most revered and inspirational luxury accommodations, Huka Lodge is set among 17-acres of established, parklike gardens along the banks of the emerald-blue Waikato River near Lake Taupō. With humble beginnings more than a century ago as a fisher’s camp with white canvas tents pegged along the trout-rich river, Huka Lodge has today secured its place as one of the country’s oldest and most celebrated luxury lodges.
Enjoy views over Lake Taupo and the surrounding volcanic scenery from our hotel on New Zealand’s North Island. Our 19th-century building combines Victorian charm with modern styling, just 10 minutes from Taupo town center. We have swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, and lake-view dining from our restaurant balcony.
Journey with Backyard Tours, a 100% NZ Māori-owned transport service with 12+ years’ experience. Summer shuttles run to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing; winter trips head to Mt Ruapehu Whakapapa ski fields. Enjoy manaakitanga hospitality, kaitiakitanga values, cultural stories, and local insights—creating seamless, enriching adventures and lifelong friendships. Private transfers / charter options also available.
