Food Scene
Kefi
47 Horomātangi StGreat service, fantastic Menu, try the Poutine!
The Bistro
17 Tamamutu Sttop 100 restaurant in Cuisine magazine! never a bad meal!
I have a BBQ stall there most Saturdays selling smoked wild food! other regulars include Raw Balance for vege goodness, volcanic coffee, served straight from the roaster, Lulas empenadas for argentinian pastries!
29 locals recommend
The Taupo Market
95 Te Heuheu StreetI have a BBQ stall there most Saturdays selling smoked wild food! other regulars include Raw Balance for vege goodness, volcanic coffee, served straight from the roaster, Lulas empenadas for argentinian pastries!
No.1 China restaurant 绍兴饭店
8 Northcroft StGreat for groups, and some authentic Sanghzou chinese cuisine!
Drinks & Nightlife
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StUpmarket with great wine selection and tapas menu.
only real late night bar option If you have to see some live bands playing!
16 locals recommend
Finn's Bistro and Beer Garden
10 Tūwharetoa Stonly real late night bar option If you have to see some live bands playing!
Sightseeing
Lake Taupo
Lake TerraceThere it is!
A fantastic cruise to the carvings on a classic saiboat. once owned by Eroll Flynn!
21 locals recommend
Sail Barbary
10 Redoubt StA fantastic cruise to the carvings on a classic saiboat. once owned by Eroll Flynn!
Parks & Nature
Natural hotspring, recently upgraded facilities, great bike tracks too!
54 locals recommend
Spa Thermal Park
Natural hotspring, recently upgraded facilities, great bike tracks too!
Shopping
Delicious honey mead sampling and informative on our little flying furry friends!
24 locals recommend
Huka Honey Hive
65 Karetoto RdDelicious honey mead sampling and informative on our little flying furry friends!
Essentials
Countdown Taupo
Tongariro Streettake your own bags/boxes
PAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu StLaundromat
177 Spa RdGetting Around
Heli Adventure Flights
415 Huka Falls RdSouvenir Outlet & Mountain Bike Hire
413 Huka Falls Rd