Please note: Tongariro Alpine Crossing and other tracks across Tongariro National Park has reopened. Read the latest DOC update and track information here.
Please note: Tongariro Alpine Crossing and other tracks across Tongariro National Park has reopened. Read the latest DOC update and track information here.
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.
Got your own bike? Supervolcanic. Ride the Epic Waihaha section of the Great lake Trail with this transfer package from Kinloch.
Situated in the heart of Kinloch on a nice quiet street, this sunny little bach is only a short walk to the lake, shops and play ground. The perfect property for your next summer or winter holiday.
Enjoy our unique boat drop-off to Kawakawa Bay or Whakaipo Bay, departing from Kinloch Marina - Ideal for families wanting to hike or ride the K2K or W2K trails.
Let us connect you to the hidden treasures that are the Western Bays of Lake Taupō. Towering cliffs, hidden ravines, waterfalls and sandy bays are a snapshot of what your adventure might look like with Venture Beyond. Departing Kinloch daily.
Discover the difference of a MyStays holiday, where every detail is designed to make your stay unforgettable.
In the heart of Kinloch, an easy-walk to the marina, golf course and lake - is Kinloch Escape.
Fish Her Charters operates out of the Kinloch Marina we have easy access to the Western Bays of Lake Taupo. Kinloch is a short 20 minute drive from Taupo township. You will be able to enjoy the fantastic fishing that the Western Bays have to offer.
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.
Treetops is set just 10 minutes from the heart of Taupō, near Acadia Bay. Treetops, is also known as the 'tiny house of fantails' - named for the dozens of fantails that flit around the surrounding bush.
