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.
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.
An unmissable North Island highlight. Guests can enjoy a short walk or a hike in the dramatic landscape, ride the Sky Waka gondola to 2,020m, or simply relax and soak in sweeping alpine views. From one hour to a full day, it’s an experience visitors will love.
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.
Since 1992, Taupō Tandem Skydiving has skydived 300,000+ people! Jump from up to 16,500 ft with epic views of Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park. We’re NZ’s #1 rated skydive, Qualmark Gold certified, CAA audited, with free local Hummer transport, 100+ daily capacity, and seamless service for both groups and FIT travellers.
Taupō Māori Experience Be welcomed like family at a local marae in Taupō. Share haka, songs, and stories that carry the spirit of Māori culture. Enjoy hāngī-cooked food in a warm, personal setting. Or walk with us to Huka Falls. We keep it intimate and real. Bookings essential. Spaces are limited.
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.
