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.
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.
Every member of our Huka Honey Hive family is passionate about being a voice for the bees and improving their welfare in any way we can. We stock Aotearoa’s largest selection of artisan honey products. Be tempted by an amazing array of 100% pure New Zealand and mānuka honey, mead, natural health and wellbeing products and unique gift ideas. Enjoy delicious gourmet ice creams, hot and cold drinks and a great range of divine sweet treats at our Café. We adopt sustainable business practice wherever possible, and we carefully source our huge range of quality products from suppliers who have sustainability as the focus of their business.
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.
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.
Orakei Korako boasts the most active geysers of any geothermal park in New Zealand. Up to 23 active natural geysers play freely through the area, which is constantly changing. Marvel at the number of boiling hot springs and the vibrant colours all around you, or take a native bushwalk through this untouched geothermal paradise.
Perfectly positioned on Lake Taupō’s waterfront and short walk from town CBD, Suncourt offers 52 modern rooms including 40 with stunning lake and mountain views. Enjoy stylish accommodation, flexible conference and event spaces, and exceptional dining at Lionel’s Bistro, featuring a sun-filled terrace overlooking Lake Taupō.
5 Mile Distilling is Taupō’s local craft distillery producing award-winning gins and vodkas inspired by our lake, forests, and volcanic heart. Each tour is personally hosted by our founder and head distiller, offering guests an authentic behind-the-scenes experience that blends craft, flavour, and storytelling.
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.
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.
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.
