Plan your trip to Taupo

Biking trails

Timber Trail

The 85km long Timber Trail is a unique mountain bike ride across ancestral Maori lands, taking you deep into the ancient Pureora Forest Park in New Zealand's central North Island.

Holiday homes

Watermark on the Riverside

This apartment boasts breath taking views of Lake Taupo, the Taupo Marina and the Waikato River literally at your doorstep.

Hot pools

Otumuheke Stream

Unwind following a day full of adventures by taking a dip in the thermally-heated Otumuheke Stream's mineral-laden waters while watching New Zealand's longest river flow by.

Guest & Hosted

Canopy Camping Escapes | Ararimu Downs

From its hilltop location, this idyllic retreat has sweeping views of native bush, gently rolling farmland and the stunning Waikato River.

Rafting

Access 14 - Upper Gorge Tongariro River Rafting

The Tongariro River is a dam-controlled river which enables us to raft all year round, sadly there are some sacrifices that have to be made in order to have that happen – when the hydro dam was built, a portion of the river was re-routed underground.

Biking trails

Waihaha Hut Track

The Waihaha Hut Track is set in native forest within the Pureora Forest Park on the western side of Lake Taupo.

Rafting

Tongariro Family Fun - Rafting New Zealand

Splash, crash, swim & laugh, this trip is all about having fun, while traveling through the beautiful lower reaches of the Tongariro River. A great journey for families with young children, our more senior of citizens & non English speaking visitors.

Scenic attraction

Aratiatia Rapids

Aratiatia Rapids is one of the most popular natural attractions in the North Island. Thousands of litres of water are released from the Aratiatia Dam creating a spectacular flow of water through a narrow gorge.

Accommodation

Parehopu Lake House - Taupo Holiday Home

Scenic attraction

Tongariro Domain Playground

Right in the heart of town centre is Taupō's newest family destination! Walk through the gardens of the Tongariro Domain, grab takeaways from one of the many cafes off Tongariro Street, and picnic on Tongariro's Domain's lawn right next to the playground. Just a stone's throw away from Lake Taupō, enjoy an afternoon of pure fun.