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Create new memories. Right in the heart of this place.

Our breathtaking natural wonders and trails are more pristine than ever before. Our world-renowned hiking and biking trails and geothermal attractions await your exploration. Our artisans and boutique businesses have been busy creating and restocking their shelves, and our tourism and hospitality operators are excited to see you and welcome you back with open arms.

Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to Taupo.

When your heart skips
that beat, you've found it.

What is it to be centred? To be where you want to be. Doing what you want to do. Connected to who and what you love, with all your heart. Come back to the centre. Right in the heart of this place.

Cycling & mountain biking 
Any moment now,
that tug at my heart.

What is it to be centred? To be where you want to be. Doing what you want to do. Connected to who and what you love, with all your heart. Come back to the centre. Right in the heart of this place.

Fishing 
Sit back.
Take a moment.
Relax, breathe.

What is it to be centred? To be where you want to be. Doing what you want to do. Connected to who and what you love, with all your heart. Come back to the centre. Right in the heart of this place.

Hot pools 
When your heart skips
that beat, you've found it.

What is it to be centred? To be where you want to be. Doing what you want to do. Connected to who and what you love, with all your heart. Come back to the centre. Right in the heart of this place.

Walking & hiking 
When your heart skips
that beat, you've found it.

What is it to be centred? To be where you want to be. Doing what you want to do. Connected to who and what you love, with all your heart. Come back to the centre. Right in the heart of this place.

Kayaking 
When your heart skips
that beat, you've found it.

What is it to be centred? To be where you want to be. Doing what you want to do. Connected to who and what you love, with all your heart. Come back to the centre. Right in the heart of this place.

Cycling & mountain biking 
Any moment now,
that tug at my heart.

What is it to be centred? To be where you want to be. Doing what you want to do. Connected to who and what you love, with all your heart. Come back to the centre. Right in the heart of this place.

Fishing 
Sit back.
Take a moment.
Relax, breathe.

What is it to be centred? To be where you want to be. Doing what you want to do. Connected to who and what you love, with all your heart. Come back to the centre. Right in the heart of this place.

Hot pools 
When your heart skips
that beat, you've found it.

What is it to be centred? To be where you want to be. Doing what you want to do. Connected to who and what you love, with all your heart. Come back to the centre. Right in the heart of this place.

Walking & hiking 
When your heart skips
that beat, you've found it.

What is it to be centred? To be where you want to be. Doing what you want to do. Connected to who and what you love, with all your heart. Come back to the centre. Right in the heart of this place.

Kayaking 

Deals and packages

Come together in a safe way to reconnect with loved ones, reunite with your passions and rediscover the central North Island with these amazing packages and deals.

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Explore Taupo with your bubble

Keen to get out and explore but want to stick to your bubble? Come together in a safe way and create new memories in Taupo with these awesome activities that are ideal for small groups, right in the heart of this place. 

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Glamping in Taupo 

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Taupo – the riding hub of the North Island of New Zealand 

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Top 25 walks and rides in Taupo 

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