Plan your trip to Taupo

Hiking guides & transport

River Birches Guided Tongariro Crossing

Hiking & walking trails

Rimu Walk

This short loop walk from Kakaho Campsite takes in the fantastic views and the tall trees of the Pureora Forest.

Scenic attraction

Tokaanu Historic Wharf

Back in the 1880s, there were few roads in Taupo. Goods were shipped across Lake Taupo from Tokaanu Wharf.

Hiking & walking trails

Mt Urchin Track

Mount Urchin offers an easily accessible wilderness of beautiful beech forest, incredible views and a real alpine environment.

Taupō town

Taupo Skate Park

Simply a beauty to ride, Taupo Skatepark is rated by locals as one of the top skateparks in the upper North Island.

Guided Tours

Accessible New Zealand Partnership

Biking trails

K2K Trail

Flowing downhill, stunning wetlands, secluded beaches perfect for a mid-way swim and sweeping views of Lake Taupo are just some of the highlights of the K2K Trail, part of the Kawakawa Section of the Great Lake Trails.

Art galleries

Taupo Art Gallery

..if a picture paints a thousand words then I hope that my landscapes reflect a little of me and my love of New Zealands wonderful scenery and often, tranquil moods.

Biking trails

Kaimanawa Descent

Embark on the Kaimanawa Descent, a downhill trail that offers a thrilling ride through New Zealand's volcanic landscape. Accessible only by helicopter, this path designed for intermediate to advanced riders, winds through dense alpine forests with spectacular views of Tongariro National Park’s majestic peaks. An adrenaline-packed adventure awaits.

Bike parks

Taupō Bike Park

Built and maintained by locals, the Taupō Bike Park is a staple to the growing BMX scene in the Taupō region. You can spend hours here, enjoying endless rounds of high-flying dirt jumps on your bike.