Greta's Guidebook

Greta
Greta's Guidebook

Neighbourhoods

Two Mile Bay where is a 10 minute walk to the lake foreshore popular for swimming and boating. A great local bar/cafe/pizza/live music spot is The Two Mile Bay Sailing Centre right on the beach with seating and bean bags to enjoy watching the sun go down
Two Mile Bay
Two Mile Bay where is a 10 minute walk to the lake foreshore popular for swimming and boating. A great local bar/cafe/pizza/live music spot is The Two Mile Bay Sailing Centre right on the beach with seating and bean bags to enjoy watching the sun go down
Taupo De Bretts Hot Pools - a popular family destination https://www.taupodebretts.co.nz/hot-pools?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSk4ovyvdmH79dUUckKMXQzmK4qjKs8YGQyo_U7uGo0WEMdN2aMxQcaAojgEALw_wcB
Napier Road
Napier Road
Taupo De Bretts Hot Pools - a popular family destination https://www.taupodebretts.co.nz/hot-pools?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSk4ovyvdmH79dUUckKMXQzmK4qjKs8YGQyo_U7uGo0WEMdN2aMxQcaAojgEALw_wcB
The house is directly opposite the Botanical Gardens - a great place for a stroll or picnic. It contains many bush trails to explore through native bush and established rhododendrons and camellias, a lovely grass reserve in the centre and a gorgeous viewpoint of the lake and mountains. http://www.waipahihibotanicalgardens.co.nz/
Waipahihi
The house is directly opposite the Botanical Gardens - a great place for a stroll or picnic. It contains many bush trails to explore through native bush and established rhododendrons and camellias, a lovely grass reserve in the centre and a gorgeous viewpoint of the lake and mountains. http://www.waipahihibotanicalgardens.co.nz/

Sightseeing

NZ's most visited natural attraction - 5 min drive from town and its free! https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/discover/highlights/huka-falls/
205 locals recommend
Huka Falls station
205 locals recommend
NZ's most visited natural attraction - 5 min drive from town and its free! https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/discover/highlights/huka-falls/
Aratiatia Rapids Catch the thousands of litres of water released up to 4 times a day. See website for release times
36 locals recommend
Aratiatia Dam
155 Rapids Rd
36 locals recommend
Aratiatia Rapids Catch the thousands of litres of water released up to 4 times a day. See website for release times
Check out the Love Taupo website for all the Taupo must-do's. Enjoy! https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/see-do/must-dos-in-taupo/
34 locals recommend
Taupo
34 locals recommend
Check out the Love Taupo website for all the Taupo must-do's. Enjoy! https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/see-do/must-dos-in-taupo/
Described as the best one day hike in NZ https://tongarirocrossing.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8KLLzPKA9wIV83NvBB13fAAyEAAYASAAEgLvqfD_BwE
156 locals recommend
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
156 locals recommend
Described as the best one day hike in NZ https://tongarirocrossing.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8KLLzPKA9wIV83NvBB13fAAyEAAYASAAEgLvqfD_BwE
Skiing in winter and hiking/sightseeing in summer. Take the gondola up to the Knoll Ridge Cafe on Whakapapa and enjoy all this magical place has to offer https://www.mtruapehu.com/
67 locals recommend
Mount Ruapehu
67 locals recommend
Skiing in winter and hiking/sightseeing in summer. Take the gondola up to the Knoll Ridge Cafe on Whakapapa and enjoy all this magical place has to offer https://www.mtruapehu.com/
20 locals recommend
Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Anzac Memorial Drive
20 locals recommend
63 locals recommend
Taupo Bungy
202 Spa Rd
63 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Big Sky Parasail Ltd.
14 locals recommend
Jump on a charter boat at the boat harbour or hire a kayak in town to experience the lake from a different angle
30 locals recommend
Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings
Mine Bay
30 locals recommend
Jump on a charter boat at the boat harbour or hire a kayak in town to experience the lake from a different angle

Food scene

100 locals recommend
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa St
100 locals recommend
Embra
41 locals recommend
The Bistro
17 Tamamutu St
41 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Bistro Lago
80-100 Napier Road
9 locals recommend
Food and drinks Thursday nights in summer … and all year Sunday market for food and art and crafts
Taupo Market
Northcroft Reserve
Food and drinks Thursday nights in summer … and all year Sunday market for food and art and crafts

City advice

Don't miss

10 Best Short walks around Taupo

LoveTaupo.com have a list of the 10 best short walks around Taupo here... https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/discover/our-stories/10-best-taupo-autumn-hikes/
Don't miss

The Sunday Farmers & Craft Market is a must

https://marketcentraltaupo.co.nz/