Plan your trip to Taupo

Sailing

Lake Taupō Voyager Experience - Private Tour From Auckland By ExperienceKart

A journey from Auckland’s bustling cityscape to Taupō’s scenic lakes on a luxury private tour will lead you to marvel at the breath-taking geothermal scenery, stunning waterfalls, and World Heritage-listed Forest reserves.

Arts & crafts

Lava Glass Glassblowing Studio Tour

Lava Glass is the playground of Lynden Over, one of New Zealand's leading glass artists. In his studio, you get the opportunity to watch him and resident artists at work. Lava Glass is the first certified net carbon zero glass studio in the world.

Accommodation

Taupo Vista

Skydiving

Taupo Tandem Skydiving

Located in the Central North Island of New Zealand, we are situated on the shores of majestic Lake Taupo, overlooking the mountains of Tongariro National Park. Experience the stunning scenery from up to 18,500ft with New Zealand's original drop zone.

Biking trails

Otaketake Trail - Great Lake Trails

The newest section of the Great Lake Trails can be ridden by itself (12km) or part of a 36km loop that starts and finishes in Kinloch.

Fishing – Fresh Water

Pinnacle Charters

Fishing on Lake Taupo at its best or a scenic cruise with friends at your pace, indulge yourself aboard K2. Let Pinnacle Charters share our knowledge and years of boat fishing Lake Taupo for big trout and your safety, enjoyment and fishing success.

Fishing – Fresh Water

Lower Tongariro River Raft-Fishing

The Lower Tongariro River hardly needs any introduction. Hundreds of anglers every year descend upon Turangi to fish the legendary Tongariro River.

Bed & breakfast

Serenity on Wakeman

Beautiful, spell-binding and stylish. These are words easily used by guests to describe this treasure with expansive views of New Zealand’s largest and most picturesque lake, Lake Taupo.

Hiking & walking trails

Boyd, Oamaru and Cascade Hut tracks

You can combine these hiking tracks for a multi-night tramp with lush beech forest, river crossings and wildlife.

Holiday homes

Taupō's Treat - Sanctuary in the Heart of Taupō

Welcome to Taupō's Treat your boutique accommodation, located close to the Taupō town centre and Lake Taupō. Your holiday haven is a studio style cottage with seperate kitchen, bathroom and courtyard. A complimentary welcome breakfast is provided.