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.
Hike, bike, paddle, and soak it all in – solo travel in Taupō is about saying yes to adventure without waiting for anyone. You’ll find well-marked trails, safe spaces to explore, and friendly cafés and tour guides that make going it alone feel easy. Whether you’re seeking challenge or calm, Taupō puts it all within reach.
It’s the kind of magic you find when no one’s rushing you. A lookout you hike to alone. A post-ride soak. A solo meal with a view.
Feel the warmth of natural springs, toast with local wine as the sun sets, and share experiences that bring you closer. In Taupō, romance is always in the air.
Plan a trip that’s all about you—quiet nature, flexible tours, and soulful stops. Taupo is safe, scenic, and easy to explore alone.
Jet ski hire on Lake Taupo. 2022 Model Yamaha jet skis. Go to the Maori Rock carvings with our LAKeFUN Taupo Jet skis. We also offer self drive boats, kayaks and SUP's and are located close to Taupo town centre.
Scenic flights and helicopter charters in and around Taupo, New Zealand.
RaD Car Hire Taupo is conveniently located at 7 Nukuhau Street. We are only 500 metres from the bus depot and just a stone's throw away from Taupo Airport, we can meet you at either of those locations. After-hours collection by arrangement.
We are a booking office located at the Taupo Boat Harbour on Lake Taupo. We offer cheap charter boat hire, fishing trips, sightseeing trips, jet ski hire and watersports on Lake Taupo. All your Lakefun activities in one place.
Take a tour of the Biking Capital of New Zealand with Chris Jolly Outdoors. Lake Taupo offers some of the most stunning scenic bike trails, and a guided bike tour is the perfect way to enjoy the experience.
Whakapapa Ski Area prides itself on having New Zealand’s biggest and best beginner ski, snowboard and snow play facility – Happy Valley.
Want a Taupo activity that's great for the whole family? Then check out family rafting on the Tongariro River. There are lots of things to do while in Taupo, but this is one that mum, dad, and the kids will enjoy.
Our guides are personable, qualified and ready to guide you on one of New Zealand’s best 1-day walk. Adrift provides instruction, transport, equipment and gear hire. This is a great hike and does require a good level of fitness.
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".
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.
