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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Motels
Waitahanui Lodge
Classic, rustic, charming, quirky, nostalgic - all descriptions guests have used to describe the Waitahanui lodge. It's a kiwiana treasure right on the lake edge and just 10 minutes drive from the centre of Taupo and 5km from the Airport.
$139 - $249 Book now -
Breweries
Crafty Trout Brewery
Explore and discover craft beer and cider using alpine volcanic water. Tours of the first fully automated brewing system in the world. A perfect indoor activity away from the weather.
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Holiday homes
Wharewaka Hideaway - Wharewaka Holiday Home
Wharewaka Hideaway is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Wharewaka holiday home in Taupo. This well appointed, comfortable lake base is an excellent option for a relaxed lake getaway.
$340 - $1,145 Book now -
Apartments
Riverside Apartment Taupo
Riverside Apartment is a beautiful, modern 3-bedroom apartment with a central yet peaceful Taupo location overlooking the river. Sleeping 6 it has kitchen and laundry facilities. Heated swimming pool, wifi & free kayaks available. Double car garage.
$420 - $695 Book now -
Biking trails
Rotary Ride
From Taupo town you can ride all the way to Huka Falls (and on to Aratiatia Dam), following the course of the Waikato River along the Huka Falls Rotary Ride.
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Holiday parks & campgrounds
Motuoapa Bay Holiday Park
Motuoapa Bay Holiday Park is situated on the southern shores of Lake Taupo. 40 kms south of Taupo, 9 kms North of Turangi and 40kms to local Ski Fields. We offer Lake front sites, Luxurious Motel Units, Standard Cabins and exciting new Kombi Cabins.
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Boat cruises
Sail Barbary Eco Sailing Private Charter
Explore the natural beauty of Lake Taupō aboard New Zealand’s first commercial electric sailboat. Set out on an adventure that is 100% emissions-free, noise-free, and fully sustainable, providing an eco-conscious way to explore this remarkable lake.
$977 - $1,517 Book now -
Urban attractions
Taupo Motorsport Park
Taupo Motorsport Park is one of New Zealand’s Premier Motorsport facilities. With incredible activities on site, including a 400m Go Kart track. Set on incredible grounds. An incredible place to visit, no matter what your speed is.
$49 - $500 Book now -
Scenic attraction
Lake Kuratau
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.
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Fishing – Fresh Water
Fishing Charters with LakeFun Taupo
Great way to fish on Lake Taupo - Charter a private Fishing boat and catch the big one. Beautiful, comfortable boat, all weather boat.
$200 Book now
