Plan your trip to Taupo

Scenic flights

Mt Doom Discovery Mountain Scenic Flight

Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures most popular mountain scenic flight. Fly atop the 3 main volcanic peaks of the Central North Island.

Custom transfers

Trail Sharing: Great Lake Trail Vehicle Exchange

A platform that allows you organise your own transport to many of the typically difficult to access one-way trails in New Zealand. Avoid booking shuttles or car relocations, instead connect with other trail users and help each other.

Fishing – Fresh Water

Fish Her Charters

Fish Her Charters operates out of the Kinloch Marina we have easy access to the Western Bays of Lake Taupo. Kinloch is a short 20 minute drive from Taupo township. You will be able to enjoy the fantastic fishing that the Western Bays have to offer.

Boutique & Lodge

Puketui Forest Escape

Luxury accommodation with a conscience. Hidden away in a privately owned Central North Island native forest you will discover Puketui. Located just 12km from Taupo, Puketui is an environmentally conscious, luxuriously appointed couples escape.

Bungy

AJ Hackett Bungy Taupo

New Zealand's highest cliff-top 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.

Golf

Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary

Imagine the experience of playing golf on a world class championship course, immersed in the natural beauty of a wildlife sanctuary. The predator-free sanctuary offers a safe haven to fallow deer and many birdlife including endangered kiwi & takahē.

Activities & tours

Korohe Horse Treks - Riding & Dining at The Hare & Copper Restaurant

Water activities

Doughboats Lake Taupo

Hire & drive your own donut boat. Pack some drinks & nibbles, & cruise Lake Taupo while enjoying your favorite music via onboard Bluetooth speakers. Throw the anchor and jump on in.

Water activities

Taupo Watersports - Jet Ski Hire

The most high-tech jet ski experience on Lake Taupo. No experience needed - Hire & drive the jet ski yourself. Blast around the bay or go on a self-guided tour by following the GPS map on the ski to the iconic Maori rock carvings.

Apartments

Braxmere

Set right on the southern edge of Lake Taupo with 10 individual lakeside studios located in one of the most amazing spots on the lake. It’s the gateway to the Tongoriro National Park so the perfect place to ski, walk, tramp or adventure.