Plan your trip to Taupo

Scenic attraction

Lake Kuratau

Behind the beautiful lakeside settlement of Kuratau sits the smallest but mightiest lake in the Taupo Fishery when it comes to hauling in heaps of fish. Originally part of the hydro-power scheme, Lake Kuratau is a flooded forest stocked to the brim with small rainbows and the occasional brown.

Fishing

Bill Grace Production Fishing

Welcome to Production Fishing, Home of Turangi's premiere boat based fishing guide, Bill Grace.

Biking trails

The Karapiro Trail

Start at Rhubarb Café, visit the historic suspension bridge, ride through native forests and farmland, explore boardwalks and sculptures, and pass through Huihuitaha Wetland to finish at Pokaiwhenua Bridge carpark. The trail offers a mix of gentle undulations and scenic views, making it perfect for a relaxed and enjoyable ride.

Holiday homes

Acacia Haven

Biking trails

River Side Trail

The River Side Trail in Taupō is a scenic, two-way path along the Waikato River between Control Gates Bridge and Spa Thermal Park. Ideal for all ages, it offers gentle terrain, stunning river views, and lush native bush. The trail connects to the Rotary Ride and Huka Trails, passes Cherry Island and River Side Reserve, and climbs behind Taupo Bungy, ending at Spa Thermal Park.

Biking trails

Craters Mountain Bike Park

Craters MTB Park is a purpose-built mountain bike park located only a short distance from Taupō town, with trails ranging from children’s entry-level to technical cross-country and downhill trails.

Arts & crafts

Camo Chicken Ceramics Workshops

Perched on the hills overlooking Lake Taupo, Camo Chicken Studio creates ceramics that are both functional and sculptural, useful, and beautiful. Inspired by both the strength and vulnerability of clay resulting in organically functional wares.

Hiking & walking trails

Waikato River Walking Track

This shared-use track starts at the Huka Falls carpark and ends at Otupo Flat.

Hiking & walking trails

Waihora Lagoon

This easy walk in Pureora Forest Park takes you to a small rain-fed lagoon surrounded by tall kahikatea and rimu trees.

Hiking & walking trails

Round the Mountain Track

The multi-day Round the Mountain Track located in the UNESCO dual World Heritage Tongariro National Park showcases the varied volcanic landscapes and alpine vegetation on the flanks of the active volcano Mount Ruapehu. It's a more remote alternative to the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk and will take you 4 - 6 days.