Plan
There are many beautiful places to visit and things to do in Taupō. It is the ideal location for an event, conference or wedding. Let us help plan your perfect stay.
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Bed & Breakfast
Hill View Hide Away
My place is a beautiful hideaway looking across a gorgeous rural vista to the lake. Well worth the 10 minutes drive from the hustle and bustle of town!
$135 - $180 -
Kayaking
Taupo Kayaking Adventures Full Day Tour
If you're looking for a longer day experience kayaking on the water, this is the trip for you. Allow approximately 6 hours (4 - 5 hours on the water).
$240 -
Motels
Baycrest Lodge
Experience the latest in quality service and surroundings, where traditional elegance blends with a restful ambience. Baycrest Lodge is 100m from the main swimming beach of Great Lake Taupo. All 16 units are spacious and elegant.
$159 - $315 -
Boutique & Lodge
The Lakeview House
Luxury Accommodation in Taupo and so much more. Welcome to The Lakeview House, one of Lake Taupo’s premier iconic properties, sitting high above Lake Taupo in the private Grandview Estate at Acacia Bay, Taupo. Great for family reunions & celebrations
$950 - $1,150 -
Motels
Mountain View Motel
Eleven unit motel in a quiet location away from the SH1. Only a five minute walk to the lake and a 10 minute walk to the town centre.
$95 - $265 -
Hotels
Hilton Lake Taupō
Magnificent views over New Zealand's largest lake with majestic mountains beyond are just the start of what this hotel has to offer. Hilton Lake Taupo is accessibly located midway between Auckland and Wellington.
$179 - $500 -
Sports
Tread Routes Cycle Tours
Explore the New Zealand Cycle Trails with Tread Routes. We provide shuttles, guiding, bike hire and package trips on a wide range of trails. We have expert trail knowledge and all the gear to make logistics easy.
$20 - $2,000 -
Bus/Coach Transport
Ketetahi One Way Shuttle for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Cheapest option to get to the crossing is the Ketetahi car park one way shuttle to the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. We now pick up from the Tongariro Shuttle car park across the road from Ketetahi.
$35 -
Scenic Flights
Taupo Helicopter Flight Training
Scenic Trial Flight in a Cabri G2 Helicopter allowing you to take control and have a go! Vouchers available for that gift with a difference. Bookings essential.
$325 - $650 -
Cultural Attractions
Ernest Kemp Scenic Cruise Lake Taupo
Daily Scenic Cruises to the Maori Rock Carvings onboard the Ernest Kemp- Replica Steamboat. 4 cruises daily during summer months. 2 cruises daily during winter months. Get close to view the carvings, 2 hour duration.
$35 - $45 -
Biking
W2K section of the Great Lake Trail
The W2K section of the Great Lake Trail provides great views across Lake Taupō and back down towards Kinloch, one of the most beautiful lakeside villages in the country. The native bush creates a feeling of being far from civilisation, despite the fact that this is the most accessible section of the Great Lake Trail.
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Walking & Hiking
Tongariro Lodge Activities
Tongariro Lodge makes the perfect base to enjoy the World Heritage Tongariro National Park and are experts at arranging Heli-Hiking,Guided Walks and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing .
$200 - $1,500 -
Motels
Gables Lakefront Motel
Taupō’s contemporary Lakefront Motel. Gables provides modern facilities, fantastic views and most rooms have private spa pools. Within walking distance to the town centre and across the road from Taupō’s main beach then this is the place for you. The motel is also #1 in Taupo on Trip Advisor for 3 years running.
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Bed & Breakfast
The Boathouse Tongariro Adventures
Exclusive use of new, purpose built accommodation comprising a kingsize bed; separate bathroom with shower, vanity unit and loo; 3 seater comfortable, cushioned sofa, high quality furniture and fittings. Exclusive use of own outside area.
$160 - $180 -
Biking trails
Te Iringa
Te Iringa is a 38km long return mountain bike ride and one of the most technical grade 5 trails in New Zealand. For avid mountain bikers this is trail you must tick off your bucket list.
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Rental Cars
Taupo
Rent with confidence and choose Avis for your Car Rental to explore New Zealand. Avis offers a wide range of rental cars in 38 different branches located across the country.
$30 - $150 -
Bed & Breakfast
Amori Lodge
Conveniently located near Taupo town centre, Amori Lodge is a boutique Bed and Breakfast providing quality, modern accommodation at very affordable prices.
$160 - $220 -
Rafting
Tongariro Family Fun
Splash, Crash, Swim & Laugh, this trip is all about having fun, while traveling through the beautiful lower reaches of the Tongariro River. A great journey for families with young children, our more senior of citizens & non english speaking visitors.
$89 - $139 -
Adventure
Tongariro Northern Circuit
Explore the volcanic heart of Tongariro National Park through a landscape of stark glacial contrasts and alpine views. Discover diverse landscapes ranging from mountain beech forest, tussock country and sculptured sands and volcanic rock on this 3 - 4 day Department of Conservation Great Walk.
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Custom Transfers
Adventure Shuttles
Whether you want to hike it, bike it, taste it or just go see it Adventure Shuttles helps you get the buzz in the beautiful Central North Island.
$30 - $1,000
