Taupo Holidays

Taupo at a Glance

Slap bang in the middle of New Zealand’s North Island is Taupo. Along with Rotorua, which is 80km north, Taupo is the place to go for adrenalin junkies, and is considered to be the skydiving capital of New Zealand.

From Taupo you can see the snowy peaks of three volcanoes in Tongariro National Park 30km away. The Waikato River flows from the lake, while parks galore line both the river and lake, making the scenery simply stunning.

Explore Taupo

For outdoor enthusiasts and sports lovers a holiday to Taupo is a must and there are plenty of activities to keep even the most demanding of travellers to New Zealand happy, from skydiving to a round of golf.

  • For daredevils, only do a Taupo Bungy and throw yourself 47m off a sheer cliff and bungee down towards the Waikato River below. Those of a more nervous disposition can watch from one of the vantage points.
  • Take a flight over the lake or towards Mt Ruapehu and White Island in a floatplane.
  • Go on a hair-raising jet boat adventure between Huka Falls and Aratiatia Dam. For more watersport adventures, our experts also recommend Paihia for another brilliant adventure in 2012.
  • Spend a day at Taupo Events Centre, a sports hall complete with a 12m climbing wall. Afterwards relax at A.C Baths, a bath complex of hot pools and swimming pools.
  • Enjoy a fishing trip out onto the lake in the modern Cruise Cat and cruise to Mine Bay to see the Maori carvings.

Why a Holiday to Taupo?

  • The fun on a holiday to Taupo doesn’t stop there. Once you’ve exhausted the sporting activities, hired kayaks, sailboats and canoes to go out on the lake, gone quad biking and horse riding, then explore Taupo itself and the surrounding area.

  • As in Russell, enjoy some local Maori culture and visit the Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and see the Reid Carvings by Tene Waitere, who is famous for his beautiful Maori carvings. Afterwards spend a couple of hours at family friendly Taupo Hot Springs and relax in the large outdoor pools filled with natural mineral water of varying temperatures.

  • Don’t miss Huka Falls where the full might of the Waikato River flows into a narrow chasm and drops 10m causing an impressive explosion of water and whirlpools. Book yourself on the Maori cultural experience at Wairakei Terraces, an evening tour looking at the geothermal pools, while learning about Maori history.

  • Restaurants in Taupo cater for all tastes ranging from European and Asian fusion cooking to fresh local produce like oysters. The nightlife is the same with relaxed Irish pubs alongside upmarket bars.

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