Gather your favourite people and unwind in style. Taupō delivers luxury stays, lakeside wine, and unforgettable group moments – whether it’s a girls’ trip, mates weekend, or celebration escape.
From boutique lodges to geothermal soaks and private lake cruises, Taupō offers a refined group getaway without the fuss. Explore together by day and toast lakeside by night. With experiences that blend comfort, nature, and indulgence, every moment feels effortless. Whether it’s a reunion, birthday, or just an overdue catch-up, Taupō brings the vibe – and the views.
Champagne toasts with friends, warm soaks under open skies, cruising together on calm water, shared platters and stories, spa robes and slippers, laughter around the fire, and golden hour reflections by the lake.
The magic’s in the laughter, the lake views, and the long, slow mornings together. Taupō makes it easy to connect – with each other, and the place.
Think luxury lodges, private hot pools, curated tastings, and scenic cruises. Taupō turns group getaways into effortlessly stylish escapes.
Offering scheduled daily cruises to the world famous Māori Rock Carvings with the iconic replica steamboat Ernest Kemp, or private charters aboard the luxurious Regal Flyer showcasing beautiful Lake Taupō.
Blake House is a well-appointed private villa that sits high on a promontory overlooking the Taharua River. Offering stunning views, luxurious comfort, and complete seclusion, it is thoughtfully designed for multigenerational travel.
Newly renovated In the Tranquil village of Mangakino, Lake Maraetai Lodge is located moments from Lake Maraetai, and sits conveniently between the Waipapa and Maraetai sections of the Waikato River Cycle trail.
Cruise to New Zealand’s most visited natural attraction, Huka Falls, in our purpose-built riverboat. Enjoy incredible views of this spectacular waterfall in comfort with Huka Falls River Cruise.
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.
At Central NZ Guiding we love adventure, in fact, we are consumed by it. So if you want to go on an adventure of a lifetime, get in touch today. If you can dream it, we can do it.
Kayaking through geothermal features along the Waikato River, bathing under a hot springs waterfall or wandering through Orakei Korako Geothermal Park is without a doubt one of the best ways to experience the geothermal wonders of NZ.
AC Baths is an all-weather, family-friendly, thermally heated pool complex that offers entertainment for visitors and the community.
We offer a one way Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle service hourly from the Tongariro shuttle car park at the finish point of the hike to the starting point Mangatepopo.
One of Tongariro National Park’s best short walks. Adrift provides professional guides and instruction, transport, equipment and gear hire. We guide every day and guarantee trip departures with wind rain snow and even shine.
Explore at your own pace. Taupō is made for solo adventurers – with thrilling trails, welcoming locals, and space to chase your own kind of freedom.
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