Guidebook for Taupo
Food Scene
8 minutes leisurely stroll from our place is the local cafe and art place. Stunning mosaic living rooms, decorations and pretty good coffee and food.
70 locals recommend
L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara Rd8 minutes leisurely stroll from our place is the local cafe and art place. Stunning mosaic living rooms, decorations and pretty good coffee and food.
Located in an industrial area in an old mechanics shop this is a funky and definately a locals place to go.
29 locals recommend
The Storehouse
14 Runanga StLocated in an industrial area in an old mechanics shop this is a funky and definately a locals place to go.
Our absolute favourite. It’s a family owned business with the head chef and owner Jude Messenger absolutely nuts on fresh produce and local ingredients.
41 locals recommend
The Bistro
17 Tamamutu StOur absolute favourite. It’s a family owned business with the head chef and owner Jude Messenger absolutely nuts on fresh produce and local ingredients.
Right in town this is a well known local place with either fine dining or a simple meal and a beer either in their outside courtyard or bar area.
48 locals recommend
Plateau Bar + Eatery
64 Tūwharetoa StRight in town this is a well known local place with either fine dining or a simple meal and a beer either in their outside courtyard or bar area.
This restaurant is located inside an old mansion and has various dining rooms. Very quirky with fine dining and even a cigar room.
57 locals recommend
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range RdThis restaurant is located inside an old mansion and has various dining rooms. Very quirky with fine dining and even a cigar room.
Sightseeing
Stunning waterfall head North out of Taupo and turn right where it says Huka Falls. About 10 minutes drive from here. This is tourist central with over 1 million visitors per year but worth a visit.
205 locals recommend
Huka Falls station
Stunning waterfall head North out of Taupo and turn right where it says Huka Falls. About 10 minutes drive from here. This is tourist central with over 1 million visitors per year but worth a visit.
These rapids are gorgeous to watch and water is released at specified times. Great to watch the water fill the rapids when the damn opens. Some of the most memorable scenes from Peter Jackson's Hobbit
36 locals recommend
Aratiatia Dam
155 Rapids RdThese rapids are gorgeous to watch and water is released at specified times. Great to watch the water fill the rapids when the damn opens. Some of the most memorable scenes from Peter Jackson's Hobbit