Plan your trip to Taupo

Arts & crafts

Camo Chicken Ceramics Workshops

Perched on the hills overlooking Lake Taupo, Camo Chicken Studio creates ceramics that are both functional and sculptural, useful, and beautiful. Inspired by both the strength and vulnerability of clay resulting in organically functional wares.

Cycling & Mountain Biking

Overnight e-Bike Adventures

Join us for the ultimate private mountain e-biking adventure in the Central North Island and stay in a luxurious remote lodge for the night. You will experience a truly private, wilderness adventure, with your very own on-site accommodation and host.

Holiday homes

Taupo Views on Lomond (Main House)

Welcome to our spacious designer home that blends luxury with comfort—a perfect retreat for families or groups.

Bed & breakfast

Lupin Lodge Bed & Breakfast

Nau mai Haere mai - Welcome to Great Lake Taupo - The Great Lake Taupo region is one of the world's most unique and picturesque areas, and Lupin Lodge Bed & Breakfast will provide you with idyllic and serene accommodation for your stay here in NZ.

Hot pools

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

Hiking & walking trails

Mt Urchin Track

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

Scenic attraction

Tokaanu Historic Wharf

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

Motels

Ashbrook Motel

Ashbrook Motel offers superior accommodation, spacious 1 and 2 bedroom suites in a quiet location yet so close to town and all attractions.

Bus & coach transport

Tongariro Crossing Car Park

The only all day, secure car park for the Tongariro Crossing. When you park your car at the Ketetahi car park, your booking includes a shuttle to the start of the Crossing at Mangatepopo. Simply walk back to you car after you complete the crossing.

Accommodation

Kingfisher Kuratau