Guidebook for Taupo
Entertainment & Activities
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Just the best hot pools :-)
Huka Falls
A must visit - it’s free too!
Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Anzac Memorial DriveA truly special experience!
A fantastic jet boat ride right to the base of Huka Falls … just awesome!
25 locals recommend
Hukafalls Jet Taupo
200 Karetoto RdA fantastic jet boat ride right to the base of Huka Falls … just awesome!
W2K, Great Lake Trail
Awesome mountain biking .. W2K or K2K - out at Kinloch - 20 mins from Taupo
Food Scene
Best curry house in Town with friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Master of India
47 Ruapehu StreetBest curry house in Town with friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere.
Fab to sit right next to the water if it’s a nice evening. Awesome pizza .. a little pricey ($25 approx per stone fired pizza) but worth it for the location. Walk to the bottom of our road (400m), turn left and walk for approx 5 mins until you come to it! :-)
69 locals recommend
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
331 Lake TerraceFab to sit right next to the water if it’s a nice evening. Awesome pizza .. a little pricey ($25 approx per stone fired pizza) but worth it for the location. Walk to the bottom of our road (400m), turn left and walk for approx 5 mins until you come to it! :-)
Tapas or main meals .. A fab vibe with an older clientele. Best to book. In the centre of town :-)
100 locals recommend
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StTapas or main meals .. A fab vibe with an older clientele. Best to book. In the centre of town :-)
A family run restaurant with the ZeaYou Art Gallery attached. The best of contemporary New Zealand Art, Food & Wine. A booking is recommended
57 locals recommend
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range RdA family run restaurant with the ZeaYou Art Gallery attached. The best of contemporary New Zealand Art, Food & Wine. A booking is recommended
Parks & Nature
1.5 Hike to the top with amazing views. Steep track in places good footwear is advisable. 10 mins drive from Taupo to Mountain Road off SH5 Napier-Taupo Highway
10 locals recommend
Mount Tauhara Car Park
94 Mountain Rd 1.5 Hike to the top with amazing views. Steep track in places good footwear is advisable. 10 mins drive from Taupo to Mountain Road off SH5 Napier-Taupo Highway
The Spa Park to Huka Falls walkway is an awesome 6-7km out and back trail along the Waikato River. For fab directions go on the Chur New Zealand website and search Huka Falls Walkway
7 locals recommend
Huka Falls Walkway
The Spa Park to Huka Falls walkway is an awesome 6-7km out and back trail along the Waikato River. For fab directions go on the Chur New Zealand website and search Huka Falls Walkway
Essentials
Countdown Taupo
Tongariro Street
PAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu StIn the centre of town .. 105-131 Ruapehu Street, Taupo, 3339
Shopping
Taupo