When people think Taupō, these are the places that come to mind—and the ones they tell stories about.
At Huka Falls, feel the ground shake as 220,000 litres of water thunder through a narrow gorge every second. One of Aotearoa’s most photographed places, it’s an icon for good reason.
Lake Taupō is the soul of the region. Larger than Singapore, its calm surface invites sunrise paddles, lakeside picnics, and moments of pure stillness.
In Tongariro National Park, dual World Heritage status hints at its epic scale. Here, volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing deliver a hit of high-altitude awe.
Head south to Tūrangi and the Tongariro River, where you’ll find the perfect balance of forest stillness and fast-moving water—ideal for fly fishing, hot pools, and quiet trails.
And tucked away from the crowds, Pureora Forest Park is a dreamlike native forest, filled with towering trees, birdsong, and the kind of hush you only find deep in the wild.
