Plan

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro Guided Walks

Tongariro Guided Walks offers quality guided walking experiences on tracks in and around the Tongariro National Park, New Zealand's very first World Hertitage site.

Bed & Breakfast

Above the Lake Taupō

Taupō town activities

Waipahihi Botanical Reserve

Waipahihi Botanical Reserve is an amazing garden built with love, and is also a beautiful Taupō walk for the whole family.

Spas/Health Resorts and Thermal Bathing Pools

Living Water Spa at Taupō DeBretts

Relax your body and soothe your soul in the tranquil world of this unique spa experience. This is where the healing mineral waters of DeBretts Hot Springs combine with therapeutic massage and luxurious body treatments.

Bed & Breakfast

Country Lodge Kinloch

Country Lodge Kinloch is the perfect haven for independent travellers looking for a unique accommodation experience offering both self catering accommodation in a stand alone pioneer cottage and Bed & Breakfast accommodation within the residence.

Adventure Travel

Wairakei Tourist Park

Wairakei Tourist Park is riverside and rural, thermal and thoughtful with something for adrenaline junkies, quiet plodders and most things in between.

Motels

Bella Vista Motel Taupō

Bella Vista Motel Taupo provides the comfort of modern rooms and the convenience of being located in close proximity to shops, entertainment and the many outdoor activities around Great Lake Taupo.

Motels

Tongariro Junction Motel

Tongariro Junction Accommodation in Turangi is adjacent to SH 1 at the gateway to Tongariro National Park, close to the mountains and Lake Taupo offering a wide range of accommodation options.

Motels

Turangi Bridge Motel

Relax and unwind in our Lodge-style NZ Accommodation. Turangi Bridge Motel offers warm and sunny Units located on the banks of the Tongariro River. Onsite Restaurant and Bar.

Golf

Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary

Wairakei lies on 180 hectares of natural rolling countryside, 6460 metres from championship tees with 108 large well placed bunkers and was developed to meet the rigorous design standards required for world-class championship competitions.

Fishing – Fresh Water

Dream Trout New Zealand

Fly fishing for trout in and around the Central North Island. Based in Taupo. We organise half , full and multi day trips.

Luxury Lodge

Huka Lodge

Renowned for its luxurious hospitality, Huka Lodge offers 18 Junior Lodge Suites, one Lodge Suite and two exclusive cottages - the Owner's Cottage with four suites and the new two-suite Alan Pye Cottage.

Boutique & Lodge

Belle Vue Boutique Lodge

Belle vue Boutique Lodge suites are decorated with absolute luxury and perfection. Liz and Steve will treat, spoil and give you an experience you will never forget, leaving you excited to plan the next opportunity to visit again.

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 5kms from the airport.

Custom Transfers

Backyard Tours Private Tongariro Alpine Crossing Car Park

Tongariro Alpine Crossing – transport vans depart Taupō, Turangi, Backyard Tours Private Carpark SH46, providing round-trip transfers. Naturally includes our Māori blessing, local sharing of knowledge and stories on route. Limited seats Book Now.

Holiday Homes

The Point Villas Taupō

A stunning waterfront luxury holiday house that is simply the best accommodation Lake Taupo has. 2 tennis courts, swimming pool, direct beach access, absolute privacy, views forever, and outstanding quality make this a stunning vacation rental.

Holiday Homes

Kauawhi Lodge

Kauawhi Lodge is a luxurious three bedroom executive home (with Wi-Fi) located on the shores of Lake Taupo. This well-appointed and welcoming executive home won first place in the Registered Master Builders' Federation House of the Year competition.

Hotels

Sacred Waters Taupō

The ultimate luxury experience! Separate thermal hot tubs in each apartment. Outdoor lap pool at 36 degrees, gymnasium, a large majority of apartments have 180 degree uninterrupted views of mountains and lakes.

Rafting

Tongariro Thriller - Rafting and Tongariro Crossing Combo

Experience the heights and depths of Tongariro. When it comes to the central North Island of New Zealand, there are two world-famous activities to do and they just so happen to be in the same place: Turangi.

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.