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.
Luxury Lodge accommodation enjoying uninterrupted views of an ancient dormant volcano, Mount Tauhara. Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend. Relax and be spoilt from the moment you arrive. From sunrise to sunset your stay will be unforgettable.
Taupo Class Combo - 'must do' in Taupo. 90 minutes Scenic Lake Cruise with Chris Jolly Outdoors. 30 minutes jet boat ride with Hukafalls Jet to the base of the spectacular Huka Falls.
Orakei Korako 'The Place of Adorning' - a spectacular Geothermal attraction. Lonely Planet Travellers Guide writes: “Orakei Korako is arguably the best thermal area left in New Zealand".
River Birches is the closest boutique lodge to the Tongariro Crossing. The Lodge is set within a peaceful garden-scape beside the renown Tongariro River. Exclusive use.
Want to explore the Lake at your own leisure on your own. This is a great way to see everything on Lake Taupo without having to share your time with a stranger.
Book a Scenic Cruises on Lake Taupō with White Striker Charters. Book your cruise by the hour for a customised scenic cruise on Lake Taupō.
Swingers Putt Putt is Taupō’s must-visit mini golf destination. Our 18-hole course takes you on a journey through the Central Plateau, uncovering local history and iconic attractions along the way.
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.
The Cottage was designed for families and smaller groups who value the privacy and spaciousness of a home together, with all the facilities to cater for their own needs for the duration of their stay.
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.
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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