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Walking & hiking in Taupo
Nothing brings you closer to Taupo’s unforgettable wilderness than walking through it.
Taupo’s untouched ancient forests and swamplands, impressive geothermal wonderlands, and breath-taking volcanoes are crisscrossed with excellent walking and hiking tracks of all lengths and levels of difficulty. From pleasant lakefront and riverside strolls like the Great Lake Walkway and Huka Falls trails, through to the Tongariro River Trail and Lake Rotopounamu native bush walks ringing with birdsong, to the epic full-day alpine trek known as the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, which treks across a cratered volcanic moonscape dotted with gemstone-coloured lakes.
Thermal walkways at Craters of the Moon and Orakei Korako expose the power and mystery of the earth’s inner workings in the strange and wonderful landscapes of Taupo’s geothermal areas, and walks in the Pureora Forest Park take you deep into a magical and ancient world of moss covered trees, crystal-clear rivers and melodious birdsong.
Taupo has some of the best walking tracks in New Zealand, all just awaiting the addition of your boot-prints.
Walking and hiking trails, tours and guides
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Climbing
Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk From Taupo
Our guides are personable, qualified and ready to guide you on one of New Zealand’s best 1-day walks. Adrift provides instruction, transport, equipment and gear hire. We guide every day and guarantee trip departures with wind, rain, snow and shine.
$545 Book now -
Attractions
Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Walk From Taupo
Join Adrift Tongariro on a guided hike to the top of Mt Ruapehu, the largest of the three volcanoes in Tongariro National Park. This is a great hike and does require a good level of fitness.
$550 Book now -
Custom transfers
Backyard Tours Tongariro Alpine Crossing Turangi transfers
Backyard Tours Services customers with transport to and from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The best cheapest & safest only secure Ketetahi Park & Ride one way shuttles & transfer that value is not compared. Book Now.
$35 - $45 Book now -
Hiking trails
Mt Urchin Track
Mount Urchin offers an easily accessible wilderness of beautiful beech forest, incredible views and a real alpine environment.
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Maori Cultural Attractions
Backyard Tours
Nau mai Hāere mai - Greetings and Welcome. Backyard Tours transport services customers to and from having fun in the snow at Ruapehu Whakapapa Ski fields and hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Ask us if booking groups or other need of transport.
$30 - $50 Book now -
Bus & coach transport
Ketetahi One Way Shuttle for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Cheapest option to get to the crossing is the Ketetahi car park one way shuttle to the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. We now pick up from the Tongariro Shuttle car park across the road from Ketetahi.
$35 Book now -
Taupo town
Huka Falls Lookout Walk
Take a scenic walk along the banks of the Waikato River, or simply explore the many lookout points at Huka Falls, one of the most visited natural attractions in New Zealand - these short, easy walks are great for kids.
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Heritage attractions
Tongariro National Trout Centre
Discover the world of freshwater Trout. Come and learn about the freshwater habitat of Trout. Take your Kids Fishing. We have a Kids Pond that is great for catching a trout. Book now to avoid disappointment.
$12 - $15 Book now -
Bus & coach transport
Base Camp Shuttle to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Base Camp is a car park between the beginning and end of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, just in front of the Tongariro Holiday Park. Park your car, hire your gear and use our shuttle for your return transport to the crossing.
$35 Book now -
Cycling & mountain biking
W2K section of the Great Lake Trails
The W2K section of the Great Lake Trails provides great views across Lake Taupo and back down towards Kinloch, one of the most beautiful lakeside villages in the country.
