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.'
$189 Book now -
Holiday parks & campgrounds
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Award-winning thermal resort-overlooking Lake Taupo/Tongariro National Park. With an exceptional range of accommodation. big bounce air pad, free WIFI, water park & day spa to keep the whole family entertained.
$41 - $500 Book now -
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 -
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Tongariro Mountain Bikes
Southern Lake Taupo has some of the best mountain bike country in New Zealand. We know trails that ride through stunning scenery, immersing you in native forest and along side magnificent rivers full of trout and can be relaxing or challenging.
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Boat cruises
Taupo Sailing Adventures - Tiua - Māori Rock Carvings Sailing & Private Charters
Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard our beautiful luxurious sailing catamaran Tiua on Lake Taupo. Explore the Māori Rock Carvings on a scheduled trip or book a private charter.
$69 - $85 Book now -
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.
$275 Book now -
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 -
Motels
Alpine Lake Motel Taupo
Alpine Lake is a modern motel located in the heart of Lake Taupo with friendly local service. Your Taupo adventure starts here.
$169 - $359 Book now -
Scenic attraction
Te Ātea - Tapuaeharuru
Where Taupō township meets the lakefront, you’ll discover the newly-created Te Ātea (the Māori word for 'space'). Its purpose? A meeting place for all. But behind it is a story that began many thousands of years ago.
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Boat cruises
Scenic boat tour to the Māori Rock Carvings with Chris Jolly Outdoors
Chris Jolly Outdoors has been looking after you for 40 years and that continues during COVID-19. Our ability to socially distance you on your 90 minute tour makes us part of your 'top things to do in Taupō'. Spacious and sparkly clean.
$59 Book now
