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.
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.
Located in the centre of the North Island, The Point Villas is located in a private estate overlooking Lake Taupo. The perfect base from which to discover the delights of New Zealand, the beauty of New Zealand’s largest lake at your doorstep.
Taupo return shuttle picks you up from Taupo takes you to the track start then picks you up from the end of the track and takes you back to Taupo again. We give you a free map and information sheet.
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.
We will take you on a 1/2 day adventure kayaking to the impressive 14m high Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay, Lake Taupo. Only close-up viewing is accessible by water, a visit to the carvings is the must do activity in Taupo.
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.
Experience real white water jet boating. Rapids Jet is a fun, safe & exhilarating experience which takes you to the Aratiatia Rapids, through the narrowest canyon on the Waikato to the Nga Awa Purua Rapids where The Hobbit scenes were filmed.
Experience luxury and efficiency with our premium helicopter transfers and charters.
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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