Guidebook for Taupo
Parks & Nature
Geothermal activity. Vibrant colours galore. Steam coming out of the ground etc.
57 locals recommend
Wai-O-Tapu
201 Waiotapu Loop RdGeothermal activity. Vibrant colours galore. Steam coming out of the ground etc.
It's beautiful and costs nothing. You'll get some amazing photo's and you can also hike or mountain bike a couple of tracks there.
205 locals recommend
Huka Falls station
It's beautiful and costs nothing. You'll get some amazing photo's and you can also hike or mountain bike a couple of tracks there.
This place is stunning. Amazing views of the lake and the mountains when the skies are clear. spend the day or only a few hours or just take a walk and some photos of nature at it's best.
12 locals recommend
Whakaipo Bay
This place is stunning. Amazing views of the lake and the mountains when the skies are clear. spend the day or only a few hours or just take a walk and some photos of nature at it's best.
This is what Kinloch is all about. Great access to the lake and a beautiful beach that is safe for all.
13 locals recommend
Kinloch
This is what Kinloch is all about. Great access to the lake and a beautiful beach that is safe for all.
Essentials
There is a great range of goods which are well priced here. take your own shopping bags to save on plastic bags and help save the universe.
74 locals recommend
PAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu StThere is a great range of goods which are well priced here. take your own shopping bags to save on plastic bags and help save the universe.
Countdown Taupo
Tongariro StreetEverything you need from 1 store
Food Scene
This is a cute cafe with nice meals and great coffee. There is also a funky art gallery where you can buy some nice art pieces or gifts.
70 locals recommend
L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara RdThis is a cute cafe with nice meals and great coffee. There is also a funky art gallery where you can buy some nice art pieces or gifts.
A great selection of really yummy meals. Reasonable priced and a nice space to dine in.
44 locals recommend
Dixie Browns
38 Roberts StA great selection of really yummy meals. Reasonable priced and a nice space to dine in.
A lovely place to enjoy good coffee and great food. It also has a very special garden and and art gallery
Acacia Bay Road
Acacia Bay RoadA lovely place to enjoy good coffee and great food. It also has a very special garden and and art gallery
Sightseeing
This is the first of 9 dams on the Waikato River. It opens at 10am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm during the summer months. Be there before that time to ensure you see the transformation that happens very quickly. This is a must see.
36 locals recommend
Aratiatia Dam
155 Rapids RdThis is the first of 9 dams on the Waikato River. It opens at 10am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm during the summer months. Be there before that time to ensure you see the transformation that happens very quickly. This is a must see.
Getting Around
RaD Car Hire Taupo
7 Nukuhau StRelatively well priced with a good range of vehicles
Everything Else
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Health and Spa. Wonderful geo-thermally heated hot pools.