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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Boat cruises
Taupo Sailing Adventures - Tiua - Māori Rock Carvings Sailing & Private Charters
Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard our beautiful luxurious sailing catamaran Tiua on Lake Taupo. Explore the Māori Rock Carvings on a scheduled trip or book a private charter.
$79 - $89 Book now -
Theme & leisure parks
Lake Taupo Hole in One Challenge
Golf inspires us to try things we never thought we could do. Swing by and take on the famous Hole in One challenge by hitting golf balls out onto a floating pontoon on Lake Taupō to win the ultimate prize of $10,000 cash! Play like a champion today.
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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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Scenic attraction
Te Ātea - Tapuaeharuru
Where Taupō township meets the lakefront, you’ll discover the newly-created Te Ātea (the Māori word for 'space'). Its purpose? A meeting place for all. But behind it is a story that began many thousands of years ago.
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Boat cruises
Kindred Spirit - Maori Carvings Sailing Tour
Escape the hectic of life and experience the beauty of the lake and the Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupō's largest charter yacht Kindred Spirit with superior comfort.
$59 - $69 Book now -
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Tongariro Mountain Bikes
Southern Lake Taupo has some of the best mountain bike country in New Zealand. We know trails that ride through stunning scenery, immersing you in native forest and along side magnificent rivers full of trout and can be relaxing or challenging.
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Holiday parks & campgrounds
Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
Nestled on the shores of Great Lake Taupo, our holiday park offers unique lakeside camping, caravanning, and cabin stays. Just halfway between Taupo and Turangi, enjoy fishing, biking & winter sports, all while making unforgettable family memories.
$60 - $82 Book now -
Fishing – Fresh Water
Chris Jolly Outdoors - Private Fishing Charters
Fish for Trout with the experts. Chris Jolly Outdoors have been taking clients fishing on Lake Taupo for more than 30 years. We have 4 launches to choose from and can cater for groups up to 140 people - all our fishing trips are private charters.
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Boat cruises
Scenic boat tour to the Māori Rock Carvings with Chris Jolly Outdoors
Chris Jolly Outdoors has been looking after you for 40 years and that continues during COVID-19. Our ability to socially distance you on your 90 minute tour makes us part of your 'top things to do in Taupō'. Spacious and sparkly clean.
$49 Book now -
Boat cruises
Sail Barbary - eco sailing Lake Taupo
Explore Lake Taupō on an eco-friendly electric sailboat with Sail Barbary. This one-of-a-kind experience is 100% emissions-free, noise-free, and sustainable, ensuring that your journey leaves no trace on the environment.
$55 - $65 Book now
