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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
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Motels
Dunrovin Motel
Welcome to Dunrovin Motel, one of Taupo's original motels. Dunrovin offers clean, comfortable, and economical accommodation for the discerning traveller, families and groups of friends.We are 700m from the town centre and 500m from Lake Taupo.
$105 - $360 Book now -
Hotels
Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels
The Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo offers lake edge accommodation and conference facilities featuring two fully licensed, award-winning restaurants.
$153 - $400 Book now -
Boutique & Lodge
Wharewaka Lodge
Absolute lake edge property. Luxury accommodation. Receive a warm welcome from well travelled hosts.Boutique accommodation in comfortable, well appointed rooms with en suite facilities. Quiet location with restaurants and spas nearby.
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Apartments
Taupo Penthouse
Taupo Penthouse is a very spacious, modern three bed room apartment with unbeatable lake views.
$275 - $600 Book now -
Mountain biking
Taupo Kayaking Adventures Bike & Kayak Combo Tours
Why not combine your mountain biking and kayaking trip into one fun adventure packed day? Enjoy the stunning scenery Great Lake Taupo and its surrounding area has on offer on both land and water.
$120 - $510 Book now -
Apartments
Lake Views From 3 Mile Bay
Near new apartment situated in the new Lakeside Subdivision at Rainbow Point. Sleeping for 4 guests - 2 bedrooms, plus 2 additional single sofa beds in living area. Total sleeping for 6. Full Kitchen facilities, own laundry & dryer. Min 2 nights stay
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Holiday homes
Riverside House
While away the summer days enjoying the company of friends and family in this absolutely stunning home located on the bank of the Waikato River. It won’t be hard to switch to holiday mode the moment you arrive at this riverside retreat.
$600 - $750 Book now -
Backpackers & hostels
Haka Lodge Taupō
Haka Lodge Taupō is an upmarket backpacker's hostel in central Taupo. Our ethos places the guest experience at the heart of everything we do. Come and stay in backpacker luxury with free unlimited Wi-Fi, hot spa pool and a great view.
$26 - $159 Book now -
Holiday homes
R&R Retreat
1 bedroom inside unit, plus 1 stand alone bedroom. Just a 2 minute walk to the lake, this private and cozy unit can sleep up to 6 guests.
$160 - $350 Book now -
Mountain biking
Taupo Kayaking Adventures - Bike Tours & Bike Hire
Kayaking with Taupo Kayak Adventures is not the only way to enjoy the stunning scenery the Great Lake Taupo region has to offer. Join our professional guides on our many bike trails. We have an unguided option which includes bike hire and shuttle.
$100 - $400 Book now