Please note: Tongariro Alpine Crossing and other tracks across Tongariro National Park has reopened. Read the latest DOC update and track information here.

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Kinloch

A picturesque village set on a quiet bay near the top of Lake Taupo, Kinloch is an in-the-know hideaway. It is particularly popular with keen golfers and mountain bikers.

Just 20 minutes from Taupō town, Kinloch is home to two excellent golf courses, including the Jack Nicklaus-designed Kinloch Club which has been ranked as the best golf course in New Zealand. It’s overlooked by the imposing castle-like luxury lodge The Kinloch Club designed to pay tribute to the township's Scottish heritage (Kinloch meaning ‘head of the lake’).

At the village, the Great Lake Trail, part of Nga Haerenga - The New Zealand Cycle Trails network, diverges both east and west. By mountain bike or foot, the bush-clad trail gradually ascends to cliffs above Kinloch where uphill efforts are rewarded with magnificent views right across Lake Taupo.

Lake cruises and fishing charters can depart from or deliver to Kinloch marina. Those fortunate enough to catch a trout can barbeque it fresh from the water, beneath poplars at the lakefront park. No trout? Just order fish and chips at the local Kinloch Store to eat on the beach. 

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  • Holiday homes

    Bach 32 - Taupo Holiday Home

    Located in the picturesque lakeside town of Kinloch, Bach 32 offers a perfect retreat for families, couples, or sports people seeking a lovely holiday.

    $256 - $899 Book now
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    Kinloch Getaway - MyStay NZ

    Welcome to Kinloch Getaway, your warm and comfortable home away from home. This charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom retreat, spread across two storeys, offers a peaceful and laid-back lake base with plenty of space to enjoy with family and friends.

    $350 - $550
  • Guest & Hosted

    Totara Perch

    Totara Perch is located 25 minutes from Taupō and 10 minutes from Kinloch. It's set high on a hill with beautiful views out across bush and to the lake beyond.

    $330 - $350 Book now
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    Our Happy Place - Kinloch Holiday Home

    With an abundance of living space indoors and out, Our Happy Place is a stylish bach packed with all the comforts of home and just moments from the lakefront.

    $269 - $988 Book now
  • Boutique & Lodge

    Puketui Forest Escape

    Luxury accommodation with a conscience. Hidden away in a privately owned Central North Island native forest you will discover Puketui. Located just 12km from Taupo, Puketui is an environmentally conscious, luxuriously appointed couples escape.

    $399 Book now
  • Walking & hiking

    Walking or Hiking the Waihora Trail

    The Taupō region’s supervolcanic nature is on full display along the Waihora trail with its towering volcanic rock cliffs, breathtaking vistas, and secluded waterfalls.

    $90 - $159 Book now
  • Holiday homes

    Kinloch Lakeview Lodge

    Only a short 15 minute drive from Taupo Town Centre and an easy 2 minute walk to the Kinloch lakefront, this spacious home, with a glorious lake view, makes an ideal weekend or summer holiday spot.

    $560 - $599.99 Book now
  • Cycling & Mountain Biking

    Supervolcanic - Waihaha - Road and Boat Transfer Package

    Got your own bike? Supervolcanic. Ride the Epic Waihaha section of the Great lake Trail with this transfer package from Kinloch.

    $179 - $199 Book now
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    The Farmhouse

  • Luxury Lodge

    Kinloch Manor & Villas

    Kinloch Manor & Villas offers irresistible new heights of luxury to discerning lovers of natural beauty, adrenaline adventure and cutting-edge lodge design – complementing the spectacular, 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

    $2,900 - $6,600 Book now
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