Plan your trip to Taupo
There are many beautiful places to visit and things to do in the Taupo region. It is the ideal location for an event, conference or wedding. Let us help plan your perfect stay.
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Walking & hiking
Wairakei Terraces Walkway
Approx 1 hour self-guided or guided walk, through a landscape of wonder and cultural richness, weaving together geothermal features, ancient traditions, and modern innovation. Bookings for guides are essential.
$15 -
Golf
Mangakino Golf Club
Mangakino Golf Club is a flat undulating 9 hole easy walking course with picturesque views of Lake Maraetai and the surrounding forests.
$15 - $25 -
Abseiling/Rappelling
Taupō Rockwall
Welcome to the Taupō Rockwall - our indoor climbing wall at the Taupō Events Centre is a challenging and fun all-weather activity for all ages.
$15 -
Theme & leisure parks
Swingers Putt Putt
Swingers Putt Putt is Taupō's newest destination for mini golf fun, our 18 hole course takes you on a journey throughout the central Plateau, you'll learn the history and other fun attractions along the way. Its a not to be missed mini golf course.
$14 -
Theme & leisure parks
Taupo Mini Golf
Come and enjoy Taupō town's 18 hole mini golf course, centrally located right on the lake front. Amazing lake views and fun for all ages. Get a hole in one on the 18th and receive a free game.
$13 -
Kayaking
Kayak rental on Lake Taupō
Welcome to Taupō Pedal Boats. Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Taupō, we are a water activity rental business, family owned and operated, established in February 2021. Pedal out on our stunning moana, so crystal clear you can see the bottom.
$12.50 - $25 -
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.
$12.50 -
Arts, Culture and Heritage
Lava Glass Sculpture Garden
Wander through an arty oasis featuring manicured grounds and hundreds of glass sculptures.
$12.50 -
Hot pools & health spas
AC Baths Hot Pools
AC Baths is an all-weather, family-friendly, thermally heated pool complex that offers entertainment for visitors and the community.
$12 -
Farms
Lilliput Farm - Fun and Animal Park
Lilliput offers a wonderful hands-on animal experience for all the family, in a peaceful setting. There is plenty for the children to do with fun playground activities and all our animals to feed and learn about. Bring a picnic and relax.
$10 - $12
