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Family activities
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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Volcanic/Geothermal
AC Baths Hot Pools
AC Baths is an all-weather, family-friendly, thermally heated pool complex that offers entertainment for visitors and the community.
$9 -
Theme & leisure parks
Huka Prawn Park
New Zealand’s only prawn park offers a fun filled day of entertainment for the family. Pack a picnic and towel and spend the day creating exciting prawn memories to last forever.
$29 Book now -
Volcanic/Geothermal
Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave
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"
$39 Book now -
Miscellaneous madness
Fat Tyre Forest Trail Tours & Safaris
Gain the skills before following our experienced guide off into the forest. Enjoy rolling trails and a peak at some geothermal activity on NZ's 1st and only E Venture Park. 1 - 1.5hrs
$45 - $125 -
Sports
Treadroutes
Explore the New Zealand Cycle Trails with Tread Routes. We provide shuttles, guiding, bike hire and package trips on a wide range of trails. We have expert trail knowledge and all the gear to make logistics easy.
$20 - $2,000 -
Hot pools
Tokaanu Thermal Pools
Soak, soothe and relax in the magical mineral waters of Tokaanu Thermal Pools.
$8 - $12
