Plan your trip to Taupo

Hiking & walking trails

Kawakawa Section

The Kawakawa Section of the Great Lake Trails is made up of the K2K Trail, Orakau Trail, and Otaketake Trail.

Art galleries

Taupo Art Gallery

..if a picture paints a thousand words then I hope that my landscapes reflect a little of me and my love of New Zealands wonderful scenery and often, tranquil moods.

Ski & snowboard

Tūroa Ski Area

Tūroa Ski Area lies on the southwestern slopes of Mount Ruapehu. It has the longest vertical descent of any ski area in Australasia and also boasts New Zealand’s highest chairlift - the Highnoon Express.

Hiking & walking trails

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is rated as the best one-day hike in New Zealand. Trek across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts – steaming vents, glacial valleys, ancient lava flows, alpine vegetation and vivid crater lakes, all with stunning views.

Ski & snowboard

Whakapapa Ski Area

Whakapapa is a world-class adventure playground located on the northern slopes of Mt Ruapehu, boasting the countries premier beginner facility, Happy Valley. Terrain is formed by solidified lava making for some of the most exhilarating skiing and snowboarding New Zealand has to offer. Explore everything from cruisy groomers to exhilarating chutes, bumps and drops, made all the more exciting by the natural volcanic terrain.

Activities & tours

Camp Epic - Timber Trail Shuttles, Hire, Glamping

Shuttles, bike/ebike hire and glamping accommodation on the Timber Trail - one of New Zealand's Great Rides.

Art galleries

Red Rock Gallery

We make art readily available to people by allowing them to get close to artworks, helping them to see the colours and forms that can not always be appreciated in a photo or online.

Activities & tours

Heli Hiking

Guided Tours

Accessible New Zealand Partnership

Art galleries

New Zealand Maori Creations

Carvings, as preserved by Maori. Delani is a master carver, with pieces on display in a number of places.