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.
Riverstone Fly Fishing offers guided fly fishing day, multi-day or overnight camp out trips throughout the Taupo, Tongariro and Central North Island. We specialize in tailoring your experience to the adventure you seek & the time you have available.
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.
New Zealand's highest cliff-top Bungy Jump - located 47 metres (154 feet) above the Waikato River, check out the stunning views before taking the plunge into or towards the crystal clear waters below.
Let Canoe & Kayak take you on a kayak adventure across stunning Lake Taupō while taking in all the beautiful views of the surrounding coastline and neighbouring mountains before getting up close and personal to the iconic Māori Rock Carvings.
Tongariro Lodge makes the perfect base to enjoy the World Heritage Tongariro National Park and are experts at arranging Heli-Hiking, Guided Walks and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Lava Glass is the playground of Lynden Over, one of New Zealand's leading glass artists. In his studio, you get the opportunity to watch him and resident artists at work. Lava Glass is the first certified net carbon zero glass studio in the world.
Transport Shuttles for the Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride from Ketetahi. This is the most flexible, cost effective way to get to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Welcome to Tongariro River Rafting: we’re a fun, friendly, family-owned company offering guided Tongariro River experiences from our awesome home base in Turangi. For down-to-earth Kiwi backcountry fun, we can’t be beat.
Heli Adventure Flights is Lake Taupo’s leading tour flight helicopter company. Taupo is in New Zealand’s North Island, set on the edge of Lake Taupo, the southern hemisphere’s largest crater lake (in fact, it is the size of Singapore).
Hire a bike. Hard tail, full suspension and electric mountain bikes. We also hire road bikes.
