Plan your trip to Taupo

Abseiling/Rappelling

Taupō Rockwall

Welcome to the Taupō Rockwall - our indoor climbing wall at the Taupō Events Centre is a challenging and fun all-weather activity for all ages.

Walking & hiking

Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Walk meet at Adrift Tongariro Base

If you are unable to spend the whole day walking, join us on a half day tour, perfect for families and travellers of all ages and fitness levels. Start on the Tongariro Crossing track and walk amongst the volcanoes to the Soda Springs Waterfall.

Hot pools & health spas

Turtle Pools - Turangi

Turtle Pools is located in the centre of Tūrangi and offers entertainment for all ages. A fully enclosed swimming pool facility with an air temperature of 24 degrees and is Poolsafe accredited.

Bed & breakfast

Serenity on Wakeman

Beautiful, spell-binding and stylish. These are words easily used by guests to describe this treasure with expansive views of New Zealand’s largest and most picturesque lake, Lake Taupo.

Activities & tours

Sky Waka, Mt Ruapehu

Ride New Zealand's most unique gondola, high above the UNESCO world-heritage-listed mountain area. For wild adventure, for supreme beauty, and for an unforgettable dining experience.

Hiking & walking trails

Motuoapa Cliff Lookout Walk

An easy short walk to a lookout point with panoramic views over the southern end of Lake Taupo.

Scenic flights

Heli Adventure Flights

Heli Adventure Flights is Lake Taupo’s leading tour flight helicopter company. Taupo is in New Zealand’s North Island, set on the edge of Lake Taupo, the southern hemisphere’s largest crater lake (in fact, it is the size of Singapore).

Holiday homes

Stay66 on Ngauruhoe - Whole Home

66 on Ngauruhoe is available exclusively as a 4-bedroom whole home let (minimum 3-night stay), as either serviced or un-serviced accommodation. Centrally located with all amenities available, including a thermal bath overlooking Lake Taupo & beyond.

Accommodation

24 Marina View Retreat - Taupo Holiday Apartment

Fishing – Fresh Water

Dave Wood, First Cast Fly Fishing

First Cast Fly fishing’s head guide Dave Wood has great knowledge of the rivers around the Central North Island. He’s a senior guide at Poronui Ranch and contracts to the other main lodges in the area.