Plan
There are many beautiful places to visit and things to do in Taupō. It is the ideal location for an event, conference or wedding. Let us help plan your perfect stay.
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Bus/Coach Transport
Mt Ruapehu Snow Shuttle
Hiking? Skiing or snowboarding? Sightseeing? Come and enjoy Mt Ruapehu in winter! Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families or small groups. Door to door premium service with the most experienced drivers. Less stress, no parking issues, more fun!
$59 Book now -
Bed & Breakfast
Te Moenga Lodge
Te Moenga Lodge offers guests a choice of B&B accommodation- private stand alone chalets with stunning lake views or quiet studio rooms with ensuites. With a hot-tub, outdoor pool and beautiful gardens guests can relax and enjoy a home away from home
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Spas/Health Resorts and Thermal Bathing Pools
Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs
Unique thermal mineral hot pools with a thrilling dragon hydro slide & two amazing heated curved racing slides, children's interactive warm water playground, private pools and spa treatments.
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Boutique & Lodge
Tongariro Lodge
Tongariro Lodge is New Zealand's most iconic trout fishing lodge. Situated on the banks of the legendary Tongariro River on the Southern shores of Lake Taupo. Enjoy the outdoors in style perfect for trout fisherman and outdoor enthusiasts.
$199 - $595 Book now -
Wedding venues
Chateau Tongariro Hotel
Chateau Tongariro Hotel believe in providing visitors with a timeless elegance and believe in preserving history and tradition.
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Boat Cruises
Fish Lake Taupō Charters
Whether relaxing with friends and family on a cruise to view the Maori Rock Carvings or fishing for a wily trout or two on Lake Taupo, enjoy time on board MV Waimarie. Bring your own food and refreshments and use the galley/BBQ facilities.
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Custom Transfers
Turangi return shuttle to the Tongariro Alpine Crossin
Turangi return shuttle picks you up from your accomodation in Turangi and takes you to the start of the track. In the afternoon we also pick up from the end of the track and bring you back to Turangi again.
$50 Book now -
Boat Cruises
Sail Barbary - eco sailing Taupo
Explore Lake Taupō on an eco-friendly scenic cruise with Sail Barbary. Enjoy stunning vistas as you set sail to explore the Māori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay. Book and enjoy a must-do experience on New Zealand's only commercial electric sail boat.
$49 - $54 Book now -
Cultural Attractions
Ernest Kemp Scenic Cruise Lake Taupo
Daily Scenic Cruises to the Maori Rock Carvings onboard the Ernest Kemp- Replica Steamboat. 4 cruises daily during summer months. 2 cruises daily during winter months. Get close to view the carvings, 2 hour duration.
$35 - $45 Book now -
Art galleries
Lava Glass Studio, Gallery, and Sculpture Garden
Lava Glass offers a unique and fascinating window into the world of glassblowing and glass art. The complex comprises a glass art gallery, glassblowing studio, glass sculpture garden and café.
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Rafting
Whitewater Rafting - Tongariro River Rafting
We are the number one rated Taupo rafting experience on TripAdvisor. We've had over 230,000 customers in the last 27 years. Hands down this is the most fun in the Taupo region!
$145 Book now -
Hotels
Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo
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 -
Holiday Parks
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Award winning 5-Star Thermal Resort-Overlooking Lake Taupo/Tongariro National Park. With an exceptional range of Accommodation. Big Bounce Air Pad, free WiFi, Hot Springs & Water Park, water-playground & Day spa will keep the whole family entertained
$30 - $450 Book now -
Custom Transfers
Base Camp Shuttle to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Base Camp is a car park between the beginning and end of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, just in front of the Tongariro Holiday Park. Park your car, hire your gear and use our shuttle for your return transport to the crossing.
$35 Book now -
Boutique & Lodge
Whakaipo Lodge
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2019 & 2018 Award Winners & Supreme Winner of 2018 & 2016 NZ B&B Association Excellence Awards. Stunning location, luxury accommodation, fab food & wine and an authentically Kiwi experience. Relax in style near the Lake
$295 - $425 Book now -
Walking & Hiking
Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike with Adrift Tongariro
Adrift Tongariro Guiding are an outdoor adventure company that specialise in guided hikes of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
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Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking - Tongariro Mountain Bikes
Southern Lake Taupo has some of the best mountain bike country in New Zealand. We know trails that ride through stunning scenery, immersing you in native forest and along side magnificent rivers full of trout and can be relaxing or challenging.
$65 - $299 Book now -
Bungy
Taupo Bungy
New Zealand's Highest Water Touch Bungy Jump - located 47 metres (154 feet) above the Waikato River, check out the stunning views before taking the plunge into or towards the crystal clear waters below. Only 5 minutes from Taupo township.
$180 - $360 Book now -
Scenic Flights
Taupō's Floatplane
Enjoy a unique flightseeing experience over Tongariro National Park, the Bay of Plenty and, of course, Great Lake Taupo! Scenic flights by seaplane are a magical way of gaining a true perspective of one of NZ’s most scenic regions.
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Heritage Attractions
Tongariro National Trout Centre
Discover the world of freshwater Trout. Come and learn about the freshwater habitat of Trout. Take your Kids Fishing. We have a Kids Pond that is great for catching a trout. Book now to avoid disappointment.
$15
