Plan your trip to Taupo
There are many beautiful places to visit and things to do in the Taupo region. It is the ideal location for an event, conference or wedding. Let us help plan your perfect stay.
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Accommodation
Lakeside Accommodation
Enjoy stunning Holiday Homes in Taupo with hotel-quality linen and inclusive cleaning. Our 70+ Taupo Holiday Homes offer stress-free getaways year-round, perfect for families, friends, and couples. Book now to immerse yourself in the beauty of Taupo!
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Bus & coach transport
Tongariro Expeditions - Ketetahi to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Transport Shuttles for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Ketetahi Park n Ride. This is the most flexible, cost effective way to get to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
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Hotels
Hilton Lake Taupo
Magnificent views over New Zealand's largest lake with majestic mountains beyond are just the start of what this hotel has to offer. Hilton Lake Taupo is accessibly located midway between Auckland and Wellington.
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Boat cruises
Ernest Kemp Scenic Cruise Lake Taupo
Daily scenic cruises to the Maori Rock Carvings onboard the Ernest Kemp, a replica steamboat. Ernest Kemp cruises daily all year round - four times during summer and twice in winter. Enjoy stunning Lake Taupo and the carvings on this 2 hour cruise.
$35 - $45 Book now -
Boat cruises
Huka Falls River Cruise
Cruise to New Zealand’s most visited natural attraction, Huka Falls, in our purpose-built riverboat. Enjoy incredible views of this spectacular waterfall in comfort with Huka Falls River Cruise.
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Fishing – Fresh Water
Tongariro Lodge Guided Fly Fishing
Tongariro Lodge Guides are the most experienced guided fly fishing operator in Taupo for over 40 years now. Guides provide access to the best wilderness trout fishing in the world by 4WD, boat, raft and helicopter.
$850 - $1,550 Book now -
Rafting
White Water Rafting - Tongariro River Rafting
Want the 'best possible rafting experience in the Taupo Region?' We're the number one rated Taupo rafting experience on TripAdvisor. We've had over 230,000 customers in the last 30 years. 'Hands down this is the most fun in the Taupo region.'
$189 Book now -
Scenic flights
Taupo's Floatplane
Flightseeing at its best! Discover NZ’s most scenic & spectacular vistas. Enjoy a unique flightseeing experience over Tongariro National Park, the Bay of Plenty and, of course, Great Lake Taupo! Scenic flights by seaplane are a magical way of gaining
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Boutique & Lodge
Tongariro Lodge
Tongariro Lodge is New Zealand's most iconic trout fishing lodge. Situated on the banks of the legendary Tongariro River on the Southern shores of Lake Taupo. Enjoy the outdoors in style perfect for trout fisherman and outdoor enthusiasts.
$299 - $699 Book now -
Bed & breakfast
Whakaipo Lodge
Qualmark 5 Star Gold, TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2024, Travellers' Choice 2021-2015, Supreme Winner B&B Excellence Awards 2020, 2018 & 2016. Stunning location, secluded accommodation & fab food & wine at one of NZ's best boutique lodges/B&Bs.
$595 Book now
