Food Scene
Taupo offers a variety of exceptional dining options from lakefront fast food to sit down a la carte. Our favourite local haunts are Embra, Vine, Volcanic cafe and The Brantry Restaurant.
The Bistro
17 Tamamutu StL'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara RdVine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StExceptional food - off the beaten track and one of our favourite restaurants in Taupo.
57 locals recommend
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range RdExceptional food - off the beaten track and one of our favourite restaurants in Taupo.
Embra
Top Eatery in Taupo
Sightseeing
New Zealand’s most impressive and most visited natural attraction - Essential to see
205 locals recommend
Huka Falls station
New Zealand’s most impressive and most visited natural attraction - Essential to see
Aratiatia Dam
155 Rapids RdExceptional nature at its best. Release times 10am, 12pm and 2pm
Beautiful lakeside village with world class golf course and stunning marina. The beach is a popular spot for holiday sun bathers and swimmers in the lake.
13 locals recommend
Kinloch
Beautiful lakeside village with world class golf course and stunning marina. The beach is a popular spot for holiday sun bathers and swimmers in the lake.
Stunningly beautiful palate of multi coloured mineral pools and bubbling mud ! A two hour walk in a stunning location only located 25 minutes from Taupo or Kinloch.
38 locals recommend
Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave
494 Orākei Kōrako RdStunningly beautiful palate of multi coloured mineral pools and bubbling mud ! A two hour walk in a stunning location only located 25 minutes from Taupo or Kinloch.
Mount Tongariro
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the top one day walks in New Zealand.
Entertainment & Activities
Lake Taupo
Lake TerraceSome of the worlds finest boating and trout fishing on Lake Taupo
Chris Jolly Outdoors
Redoubt StreetGreat operators for sightseeing of fishing on the lake.
Fantastic here with spa facilities as well as hot pools - great for a few hours rest and relaxation !
66 locals recommend
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Fantastic here with spa facilities as well as hot pools - great for a few hours rest and relaxation !
Skydive Taupo
Great operator with thrills of 12,15 or 18,000 foot jump !
Taupo Bungy
202 Spa RdBungy anyone ??!!
Superb way to check out the Huka Falls but comes with a 30 minute jet boat ride up and down the river (with some spins). Thrill seekers paradise !
25 locals recommend
Hukafalls Jet Taupo
200 Karetoto RdSuperb way to check out the Huka Falls but comes with a 30 minute jet boat ride up and down the river (with some spins). Thrill seekers paradise !
Only 20 minutes from Taupo, try out the Squeeze - our favourite ride / experience !
New Zealand RiverJet
1 Tutukau RdOnly 20 minutes from Taupo, try out the Squeeze - our favourite ride / experience !
Chris is a legend of fishing these waters - comes highly recommended for fly fishing and lake experiences !
Chris Brennan Fly Fishing
174 Rifle Range RdChris is a legend of fishing these waters - comes highly recommended for fly fishing and lake experiences !
Guests have thoroughly enjoyed Kelvin and his humour / expertise. Uses supressed guns, so no recoil. Exceptional fun ! Who is the best clay breaker in your group ?
Clay Break Taupo
1134 Poihipi RdGuests have thoroughly enjoyed Kelvin and his humour / expertise. Uses supressed guns, so no recoil. Exceptional fun ! Who is the best clay breaker in your group ?
Kinloch Golf Club
261 Kinloch RdTop 5 Golf Course in New Zealand
Wairakei International Golf Course
Wairakei DriveTop Golf Course in the area
Arts & Culture
Great glass sculpturing and glassblowing studio
50 locals recommend
Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café
165 State Hwy 5Great glass sculpturing and glassblowing studio
Pretty little museum displaying all the local history as well as recreation of Chelsea Flower Show Gold Ora garden.
55 locals recommend
Taupo Museum
4 Story PlPretty little museum displaying all the local history as well as recreation of Chelsea Flower Show Gold Ora garden.
Essentials
Countdown Taupo
Tongariro StreetSupermarket
Scenic Cellars @ The Merchant of Taupo
114 Spa RdExcellent gourmet condiments / wines
M 21 Meats
26Parohape streetExcellent place to buy meats in Taupo
Shopping
Woolshed (NZ) Ltd
45 Pāora Hapi StExcellent for wool items