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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Rafting
White Water Rafting - Tongariro River Rafting
Want the 'best possible rafting experience in the Taupo Region?' We're the number one rated Taupo rafting experience on TripAdvisor. We've had over 230,000 customers in the last 30 years. 'Hands down this is the most fun in the Taupo region.'
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Bed & breakfast
Whakaipo Lodge
Qualmark 5 Star Gold, TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2025/24, Travellers' Choice 2021-2015, Supreme Winner B&B Excellence Awards 2020, 2018 & 2016. Stunning location, secluded accommodation & fab food & wine at one of NZ's best boutique lodges/B&Bs
$595 Book now -
Bus & coach transport
Tongariro Expeditions - Ketetahi to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Transport Shuttles for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Ketetahi Park n Ride. This is the most flexible, cost effective way to get to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
$60 Book now -
Accommodation
Lakeside Accommodation
Enjoy stunning Holiday Homes in Taupo with hotel-quality linen and inclusive cleaning. Our 70+ Taupo Holiday Homes offer stress-free getaways year-round, perfect for families, friends, and couples. Book now to immerse yourself in the beauty of Taupo!
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Volcanic/Geothermal
Orakei Korako Cave & Geothermal Park
Orakei Korako 'The Place of Adorning' - a spectacular Geothermal attraction. Lonely Planet Travellers Guide writes: “Orakei Korako is arguably the best thermal area left in New Zealand".
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Boat cruises
Ernest Kemp Scenic Cruises - Maori Rock Carvings
Daily scenic cruises to the Maori Rock Carvings onboard the Ernest Kemp, a replica steamboat. Ernest Kemp cruises daily all year round - four times during summer and twice in winter. Enjoy stunning Lake Taupo and the carvings on this 2 hour cruise.
$50 - $55 Book now -
Farms
Huka Honey Hive
A unique taste experience with free honey, mead & liqueur tastings. View live beehives, discover health & wellness products, divine honey-based skincare, an amazing range of gifts and delicious honey ice cream. Group and school tours available.
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Boat cruises
Kindred Spirit - Maori Carvings Sailing Tour
Escape the hectic of life and experience the beauty of the lake and the Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō's largest charter yacht Kindred Spirit with superior comfort.
$59 - $75 Book now -
Jet boating
Hukafalls Jet
Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company permitted to take you to the base of the mighty Huka Falls for unique water-level views. Nothing gets you closer.
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Jet boating
Rapids Jet
Experience real white water jet boating. Rapids Jet is a fun, safe & exhilarating experience which takes you to the Aratiatia Rapids, through the narrowest canyon on the river to the Full James Rapids where Yogi Bear & The Hobbit scenes were filmed.
$145 Book now
