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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Ski & snowboard
Happy Valley Beginner Ski Area
Whakapapa Ski Area prides itself on having New Zealand’s biggest and best beginner ski, snowboard and snow play facility – Happy Valley.
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Biking trails
Orakau Trail (Great Lake Trails)
The Orakau Trail is a nice gradual downhill which takes you through stunning native wetlands before dropping you into the secluded Kawakawa Bay.
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Scenic attraction
Hot Water Beach
As the name suggests, Hot Water Beach is an incredible slice of lake frontage where you can enjoy steaming hot water straight from a natural geothermal spring! With views over the water and to the mountains - you won’t find a more scenic foot spa anywhere else in the world.
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Biking trails
Otaketake Trail - Great Lake Trails
The newest section of the Great Lake Trails can be ridden by itself (12km) or part of a 36km loop that starts and finishes in Kinloch.
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Holiday homes
The Waikato Lookout - Whakamaru Holiday Home
Step into a postcard-perfect paradise at this stunning Waikato River escape, positioned harmoniously up on the hillside boasting phenomenal panoramic rural views - Welcome to The Waikato Lookout.
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Hiking & walking trails
Link Road to Mount Pureora track
This track is the shortest route to the top of Mount Pureora. On a clear day walkers are rewarded with views across Lake Taupō, the Mamaku Ranges, Mount Taranaki, and Mount Ruapehu.
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Biking trails
Whakaipo Section (Great Lake Trails)
The Whakaipo Section of the Great Lake Trails is made up of the W2K Trail and the Headland Loop Trail.
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Biking trails
Wairakei Thermal Loop
An eighteen-kilometer loop joins together some of the favorite bike trails near the Wairakei Tourist Park, from Huka Falls to Aratiatia Dam as well as the Wairakei Resort Track. Ride through a geothermal wonderland in the Taupo region.
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Biking trails
Waihaha Link
Situated within the Waihaha Section of the Great Lake Trails, the Waihaha Link Trail begins at the Waihaha River carpark and winds along the Waihaha River towards Lake Taupō. The route offers stunning views of the volcanic terrain, with the impressive Tieke Falls serving as a standout feature
