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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

    Loch Haven

    Centrally located in Kinloch, 17 minutes from Taupo’s main centre, Loch Haven is an effortless trundle to the golf course and a leisurely walk to the lake through the Whangamata Track.

    $350 - $600 Book now
  • Holiday homes

    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
  • Boat cruises

    Taxicat Adventures - Western Bays - Chasing Waterfalls

    Love waterfalls - so do we. Come and explore the Northern end of the remote Western Bays of Lake Taupō with one of our Western Bay Chasing Waterfalls cruises.

    $135 Book now
  • Ferries & water taxis

    Supervolcanics Trail Network - Waihora Bay Bike Transfer

    Venture Beyond offers a unique water transfer service aboard "Taxicat" servicing the Supervolcanics Trail Network.

    $90 Book now
  • Boutique & Lodge

    The Telephone Exchange

    Luxury Glamping Huts set in rural New Zealand. The perfect place to escape and have the ultimate glamping experience.

    $260 - $280 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
  • Boat cruises

    Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Explorer

    Our unique Chasing Waterfalls tours take you to discover some of the hidden gems of Lake Taupō only found in the remote Western Bays. Come away from the crowds and visit majestic rock faces, private beaches, crystal waters and waterfall visits.

    $209 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
  • Guest & Hosted

    Te Tuhi Dome

    Te Tuhi Dome is set 15 minutes from Taupō, near Kinloch Bay. The Dome sits on a hillside with views across farmland, native bush, and down to Lake Taupō. Both the hut and the dome are completely private and set on different parts of the property.

    $345 - $380 Book now
  • Holiday homes

    Muir's Reef Lodge

    Holiday home overlooking lake Taupo with mountain views at Kinloch.

    $400 - $650 Book now
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