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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.
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.
Lava Glass is the playground of Lynden Over, one of New Zealand's leading glass artists. In his glassblowing studio, you get the opportunity to watch him and resident artists at work.
Relax in style in this luxuriously appointed one bedroom self-contained unit just a short stroll from the shores of Lake Taupo.
Acapulco Motor Inn offers affordable, comfortable accommodation and is conveniently located near the Lake Taupo edge and town centre.
Holland Haven is a cosy, four-bedroom character home, perfect for housing the whole family. Relax on the deck or lounge with a stunning, panoramic view of the mountain.
Silcia terraces, thermal bathing pools, massage therapy, Maori cultural experiences, geothermal tours.
This spacious character-home has been set up with families in mind. Offering wonderful lake views & a great outdoor entertaining area with spa-pool, BBQ and sun-deck. Located in a peaceful residential area, only a short drive to town centre.
Experience real white water Jet Boating. Rapids Jet is a fun, safe & exhilarating experience which takes you to the Aratiatia Rapids, through the narrowest canyon on the river to the Fuljames Rapids where Yogi Bear & The Hobbit scenes were filmed.