Please note: There is a large vegetation fire in Tongariro National Park. Please avoid the area and follow official advice from the Department of Conservation.
Please note: There is a large vegetation fire in Tongariro National Park. Please avoid the area and follow official advice from the Department of Conservation.
Take your dog out for a coffee or a pizza by the lake.
Meal times can be moments to connect and enjoy the company of your family, even the fluffy members! Taupo is packed with cafés and restaurants that welcome your pawed pals.
Grab a Greek-inspired meal and a bowl of water from Kefi at the Hub, conveniently located across the road from the end of the dog-friendly Spa Thermal Park to Huka Falls walk.
Or live the café life with views across the lake and a small reserve for your pet to play outside Dixie Browns. Please note you can't bring dogs into some of these cafés. Only the outdoor areas are dog-friendly.
See below for all pet-friendly eateries in the Taupō region.
Please note some and cafés and restaurants only allow dogs in their outdoor areas.
Great coffee, fresh food made with love, funky eclectic interior & friendly atmosphere… life is good.
Warm, whimsical, and absolutely delicious. Simple Bakes is your neighbourhood’s go-to for lovingly crafted cupcakes, sweet treats, barista-made coffees, and grab-and-go cakes for any occasion.
KEFI at the Hub serves divine breakfast and lunch dishes as well as healthy organic and gluten free options.
Welcome to Kona Kones, where life is better by the scoop. Our shop is a modern take on the old-school ice cream parlour with plenty of seating and only good vibes! It's all about the skoops at Kona Kones.
Shop at Replete Café & Store for a complete replete experience! Indulge in delicious treats from the extensive array of café food and enjoy wandering through the store.
The dynamic duo of Kim & Scott have hit the ground running, since swapping corporate jobs in busy Auckland to the hospitality industry in Taupo.
KEFI, the Greek meaning of joy, enthusiasm, passion, and high spirits. Our food, coffee, music, specialty drinks and service will envelope just that.
Sunday mornings have never looked this good at your local farmers and crafts market! Situated beside the beautiful Lake Taupo with epic mountain views, an exciting new market is erupting.
Looking for a new spot for a long overdue catch up with friends? Jimmy Coops, Taupo’s newest craft beer and burger bar, has everything you need.
The New Yorker Ice Cream & More is located on Lake Taupō lakefront. We serve our famous New Yorker ice cream pizza, ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and the best American hotdogs.
