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.
Our guides are personable, qualified and ready to guide you on one of New Zealand’s best 1-day walks. Adrift provides instruction, transport, equipment and gear hire. We guide every day and guarantee trip departures with wind, rain, snow and shine.
Perched on a hillside, the cabin overlooks lush bush and the peaks of Mount Ngauruhoe and Mount Ruapehu. Friendly native birds, such as the Tui and Wood Pigeon, are your neighbours, while the Piopiotea Stream flows below, visible from the deck.
Taupo Go Karts. Our modern 200cc Karts, reaching speeds of up to 50kms per hour & racing on our redeveloped 400m outdoor track. Makes for an exhilarating U-Drive experience.
The Lakehouse is the perfect place to escape to in Taupō as a family or group of friends.
Perfectly perched only metres from the lakes edge, you’ll be sure to bring the whole family along for your next lake escape in idyllic Hatepe. Welcome to Hatepe Haven.
Discover the Waihaha section of the Great Lake Trails made up of two interconnected trails: the Waihaha Link and the Waihora Link. The Taupō region’s supervolcanic nature is on full display with towering volcanic rock cliffs, breathtaking vistas, and a secluded waterfall nestled within the Waihaha Valley.
Experience sensational golf in Tūrangi at the southern end of Lake Taupō. The Tōrangi Golf Club course is 18 holes, par 72 from both tees. The course is reasonably flat and has water features and good tree coverage.
Behind the beautiful lakeside settlement of Kuratau sits the smallest but mightiest lake in the Taupo Fishery when it comes to hauling in heaps of fish. Originally part of the hydro-power scheme, Lake Kuratau is a flooded forest stocked to the brim with small rainbows and the occasional brown.
Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company permitted to take you to the base of the mighty Huka Falls for unique water-level views. Nothing gets you closer.