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Taupo town
The Taupo region’s largest town is a bustling lakeside resort in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island. The town has photo-ready mountain and lake vistas every way you turn, and plenty of things to do.
The crystal-clear freshwater of Lake Taupo draws visitors to the town’s boutique and luxury lodges, lakeside hotels, motels and guest accommodation year-round, to swim and sunbathe, kayak, fish, enjoy family activities or soak up the atmosphere in the town’s many lakeside restaurants and bars.
In Taupo town centre, the streets are lined with boutique shops, cafes, craft galleries, art sculptures, public spaces and one of the country’s best children’s playgrounds. Further out, there are national and forest parks, natural hot springs, and adventure activity bases, including whitewater rafting, sky-diving and bungy-jumping.
Things to do in Taupo town
Taupo town
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Holiday homes
Harcourts Holiday Homes
No one knows Taupo better! Taupo Holiday Homes are your specialist holiday letting agents with over 90 Taupo baches, apartments and holiday homes to offer.
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Taupō town
Waipahihi Botanical Reserve
Waipahihi Botanical Reserve is an amazing garden built with love, and is also a beautiful Taupo walk for the whole family.
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Biking trails
Huka Falls to Aratiatia Dam Trail
This grade 2-3 loop trail is perfect for the whole family. Highlights include river views, the impressive Aratiatia Dam release, stunning native bush and a hidden geothermal stream.
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Golf
Wairakei Resort Taupō 9-Hole Golf Course
Play a round of 9 hole golf on one of New Zealand's best public golf courses. Golf clubs and trolleys are available for hire. Come and visit our bar or restaurant at the hotel for a cool drink following your game.
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Bed & breakfast
Amori Lodge
Conveniently located near Taupo town centre, Amori Lodge is a boutique Bed and Breakfast providing quality, modern accommodation at very affordable prices.
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Holiday homes
Central Taupo Cutie
Central Taupo Cutie is conveniently located close to town, ideal for short strolls to the restaurants and local shops.
$99 - $250 Book now -
Arts & crafts
Lava Glass Glassblowing Studio Tour
Lava Glass is the playground of Lynden Over, one of New Zealand's leading glass artists. In his studio, you get the opportunity to watch him and resident artists at work. Lava Glass is the first certified net carbon zero glass studio in the world.
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Apartments
Taupo Vista - Taupo Apartment
Taupo Vista is a 2-3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Taupo apartment with views to the water from the sunny BBQ deck and free WIFI. Enjoy an easy location with poolside living just moments from the lakes edge.
$196 - $520 Book now -
Motels
52 on Rifle Motel
52 on Rifle Motel prides itself on delivering friendly, quality, affordable Taupo accommodation. We offer self-contained units, only a short walk to the town centre, and with a café across the road, this Taupo accommodation has many convenience.
$126 - $350 Book now -
Arts, Culture and Heritage
Lava Glass Sculpture Garden
Wander through an arty oasis featuring manicured grounds and hundreds of glass sculptures.
$12.50 - $20