Please note: Tongariro Alpine Crossing and other tracks across Tongariro National Park has reopened. Read the latest DOC update and track information here.
Please note: Tongariro Alpine Crossing and other tracks across Tongariro National Park has reopened. Read the latest DOC update and track information here.
If you’ve got a craving for an award-winning venison pie or a gourmet fried-chicken burger to take away, you've come to the right place! Everyone knows that crispy fish and hot chips taste way better with mates sitting by Lake Taupō and enjoying the unbelievable views.
Taupō has many takeaway outlets, bakeries and drive-through restaurants offering delicious food and the flexibility to eat on-the-go so you can grab a lakefront table!
You will find boutique bakeries, as well as popular international chain restaurants in convenient locations throughout the region.
Everyone loves a good pie, and we are not short of some amazing pie shops. For true pie lovers, Taupō 's Fast & Fresh Bakery was awarded the supreme pie at the 2017 NZ Bakels Supreme Pie Awards for their perfectly rich and golden venison, mushroom, bacon and cheese pie - a must-try. Paetiki Bakery is the proud winner of the 2012 Gold Award for their seafood pie, but their chips are a best-kept local secret as well!
And Pauly's Diner has become a favourite with locals and visitors far and wide for their generous burgers and tasty southern fried chicken. But you can’t miss the opportunity for some amazing fish n’ chips by the lake.
About one minute off the Great Lake Pathway is a bright green building, serving up fish n’ chips in true Kiwi fashion. The Fish Box menu ranges from trevally to paua burgers to perfect garlic chips. Grab a box and head back down to the lake for a front-row seat at a sunset dinner.
If you’re ready for a quirky experience, Taupō has been noted as one of the most unique Mcdonalds locations in the world, with a decommissioned DC3 plane as part of the store, not to mention the world-class vista of Lake Taupō in the background.
Kinloch Store is located on the gorgeous Kinloch lake front and is your one-stop-shop for everything you need while enjoying a relaxing holiday away.
A traditional New Zealand bakery serving Taupo's "Famous Fast & Fresh Fried Chicken and Chips"
Paetiki Pizza House has been serving delicious pizzas to its customers since March 2016.
At Brumby’s, we take pride in moulding the perfect creation born from simple ingredients. We share a passion and love for our craft like no other. We respect the history of artisan bakers that have come before us, and we honour their heritage with a fresh and creative approach.
Burger King Taupo does great burgers. We do other stuff too but our burgers are where it all started. The name is probably a clue.
Bakers Delight's vision is to be the world’s best fresh bread retailer that produces quality bread, provide superior service and create delight.
The Fish Box was born out of a passion to cook the classic kiwi takeaway in the best possible way.
Burger King Turangi does great burgers. We do other stuff too but our burgers are where it all started. The name is probably a clue.
