Tours and transport

Volcanic/Geothermal

Taupo Kayaking Adventures Geothermal Tours

Kayaking through geothermal features along the Waikato River, bathing under a hot springs waterfall or wandering through Orakei Korako Geothermal Park is without a doubt one of the best ways to experience the geothermal wonders of NZ.

Bus & coach transport

Tongariro Expeditions - Taupō Return Shuttle to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Our Taupō return shuttle picks you up from Taupō, takes you to the start of the track, then collects you at the finish for the return trip. This shuttle service is operated by family-owned Tongariro Expeditions, who have been running since 1998.

Kayaking

Kayak to the Māori Rock Carvings with Canoe & Kayak - Canoe and Kayak Taupō

Let Canoe & Kayak take you on a kayak adventure across stunning Lake Taupō while taking in all the beautiful views of the surrounding coastline and neighbouring mountains before getting up close and personal to the iconic Māori Rock Carvings.

Volcanic/Geothermal

Orakei Korako Cave & Geothermal Park

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".

Cycling & Mountain Biking

42 Traverse Guided E-Bike Ride

Known as one of the best adventure mountain bike rides in New Zealand. A 46km Grade 3 guided mountain e-bike tour through the Tongariro Forest. The 42 Traverse takes you into sub-alpine New Zealand with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

Breweries

Crafty Trout Brewery

Explore and discover craft beer and cider using alpine volcanic water. Tours of the first fully automated brewing system in the world. A perfect indoor activity away from the weather.

Custom transfers

Trail Sharing: Great Lake Trail Vehicle Exchange

A platform that allows you organise your own transport to many of the typically difficult to access one-way trails in New Zealand. Avoid booking shuttles or car relocations, instead connect with other trail users and help each other.

Rental cars

Taupo Airport

Rent with confidence and choose Avis for your Car Rental to explore New Zealand. Avis offers a wide range of rental cars in 38 different branches located across the country.

Transport

InterCity Taupo

Custom transfers

Limousine Hire

Turn heads and celebrate in style. Whatever you are planning, we can help make it a day you’ll never forget with our sleek white stretched Ford Futura limousine. Central North Island (Taupō) area.