Plan your trip to Taupo

Boat cruises

Top Cat Charters

Charter a Private Cruise out on Lake Taupo with Top Cat Charters. Top Cat Charters offer a range of cruise options, which can include sightseeing out to the Maori Rock Carvings, Western Bays or Trout Fishing or swimming, paddle boarding and more.

Hiking & walking trails

Silica Rapids

Silica Rapids is a short easy walk in the UNESCO dual World Heritage Tongariro National Park.

Holiday homes

Lake Cottage Co

Lovely lake view 3 bedroom holiday home available. Quiet peaceful surroundings in amongst the bush and birdlife. Stunning views overlooking Pukawa Bay and the lake. 600 metre gentle stroll to the beach. Your superb holiday home.

Holiday homes

A Hop, Skip & Jump to the Lake

With the lake at the end of the street, and town centre only a couple of minutes drive away, you will enjoy being close to everything great that Taupo has to offer.

Accommodation

Great Lake Oasis - Kuratau Holiday Home

Horse treks

Enchanted Forest Horse Ride (Korohe Horse Treks)

Ride through the Enchanted Forest and discover Santa's hideout with your horse.

Accommodation

Central Riverside Retreat

Kayaking

Kayak to the Maori Rock Carvings with Canoe & Kayak

Let Canoe & Kayak take you on a kayak adventure across stunning Lake Taupō while taking in all the beautiful views of the surrounding coastline and neighbouring mountains before getting up close and personal to the iconic Māori Rock Carvings.

Geothermal

Taharepa Baths

Dip your toes in an area of natural geothermal activity at Taharepa Reserve or dig in the sand to create small hot pools.

Bed & breakfast

Whakaipo Lodge

Qualmark 5 Star Gold 2023/24, TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2024,Travellers' Choice 2021-2015, Supreme Winner B&B Excellence Awards 2020, 2018 & 2016. Stunning location, luxury accommodation & fab food & wine at one of NZ's best boutique lodges/B&Bs.