Plan your trip to Taupo

Biking trails

The Maraetai Trail

Explore the Maraetai Trail, starting right next to the Whakamaru Dam. This scenic route takes you through the historic Whakamaru switching station and ascends gently above the river. Wander through paths lined with pine trees and pass by peaceful farmlands where sheep and livestock graze. It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in nature and local history.

Biking trails

Te Iringa Track

Te Iringa is a 19km long return mountain bike ride and one of the most technical grade 5 trails in New Zealand. For avid mountain bikers this is trail you must tick off your bucket list.

Biking trails

Tree Trunk Gorge

The Tree Trunk Gorge trail will take you on a picturesque journey through the Kaimanawa Forest Park. It passes through classic central North Island beech forest, across streams and rivers and over two impressive gorges as it tracks along the upper section of the Tongariro River.

Accommodation

Te Whare Ruruhau - Luxury Remote Cabin

Motels

Tokaanu Lodge Motel

Welcome to Tokaanu Lodge Motel: Your Gateway to Adventure. At Tokaanu Lodge, we’re more than just a place to stay—we’re your home away from home. Whether you’re a road tripper, nature enthusiast, hiker, or snow bunny

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.

Biking trails

Poronui Trails

Nestled against the Kaimanawa Ranges and Mohaka River, Poronui Lodge offers an exclusive mountain biking experience on a 16,000-acre estate. Enjoy the thrilling rides through diverse terrains, from gravel roads to lush forests and open grasslands, all surrounded by breathtaking views.

Taupō town

Waipāhīhī Botanical Reserve

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the shimmering caldera of Lake Taupō, this sweeping reserve, with its network of trails through different plant collections, is a relaxing haven for visitors.

Family friendly

Spa Park - Taupo Disc Golf Course

Come for a throw at the beautiful Spa Park Disc Golf Course! Choose between the Blue 9-hole course for family fun or challenge yourself on the world-class Red 18-hole course.

Scenic attraction

Aratiatia Rapids

Aratiatia Rapids is one of the most popular natural attractions in the North Island. Thousands of litres of water are released from the Aratiatia Dam creating a spectacular flow of water through a narrow gorge.