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Family friendly activities in Taupo
Getting out into nature and adventuring is an essential part of life for kids growing up in New Zealand. Taupo's incredible scenery and wide range of family friendly activities are what’s made it a favourite holiday spot for New Zealanders for decades.
From lazy summers spent swimming, boating and fishing on the lake bays, to a pilgrimage to Happy Valley at Whakapapa Ski Area to learn to ski or have a sled, it’s an essential part of many Kiwis’ happiest childhood memories.
Camping, thermal park fun, family hikes and bike rides through native bush, mini-golf, horse treks, the Huka Prawn Park, family restaurants, boat cruises, farm parks, playgrounds and natural wonders – there’s an endless list of things to do and places to go to keep everyone in the family having fun.
Family friendly things to do in Taupo
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Geothermal
Tokaanu Thermal Walk
See steaming hot mineral pools and spluttering mud pools on this short, easy walk.
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Land Activities
Taupo Karts
Feel the power of driving the most powerful recreational karts in the WORLD!
$49 - $65 Book now -
Arts, Culture and Heritage
Coriander Lime Kitchen
Coriander Lime Kitchen is a cook school that offers cooking classes for adults and children. We are absolutely thrilled and proud to be launching the only cook school in beautiful Taupo featuring flavours from Asia and other modern flavours.
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Climbing
The Edge Indoor Rock Wall
Our indoor climbing wall at Taupo Events Centre is a challenging and fun all-weather activity for all ages!
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Hiking trails
Tawhai Falls
This short easy walk in the Tongariro National Park is accessible on foot from Whakapapa Village or a short drive to the start of the track.
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Boat cruises
Big Sky Parasail
Come fly 1000 ft. above Lake Taupo and see New Zealand's most beautiful lake from a bird's eye view. Feel secure that you are with the most experienced parasail crew and the finest vessels in the industry. Fun for the whole family.
$95 - $135 Book now -
Cycling & mountain biking
Great Lake Pathway (Lion's Walk)
Voted New Zealand's Favourite Urban Ride in 2017, the Great Lake Pathway (Lion's Walk) is perfectly suited for families and offers spectacular views across Lake Taupo to the snow-capped peaks of Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu.
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Boat cruises
Sail Fearless - Māori Carvings Sailing Tour
"Be Fearless" and take an amazing sailing trip on Great Lake Taupo, sailing to the Maori Rock carvings. It's a great affordable and family friendly cruise.
$39 - $59 Book now -
Geothermal walkways
Spa Thermal Park to Huka Falls walk
Walk along the banks of the Waikato River from the hot springs in Spa Thermal Park to the spectacular Huka Falls.
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Attractions
Lilliput Farm - Fun and Animal Park
Lilliput offers a wonderful hands-on animal experience for all the family, in a peaceful setting. There is plenty for the children to do with fun playground activities and all our animals to feed and learn about. Bring a picnic and relax.
$10 - $12
Be in to win these April school holidays
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Taupo Treasure Trails
Explore Taupo’s family-friendly trails these April school holidays. Bike the three Taupo Treasure Trails, find the hidden icons, collect the letters, crack the secret codes and be in to win!
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