Taupo, Turangi & Tongariro Things To Do

Activities, Adventure & Attractions

There are two sides to the Great Lake Taupo region: action packed adventure and relaxing leisure. You can say that we have the yin and yang of life.

The relaxing and tranquil side many visitors crave can be sought in the thermal hot pools and spas, quiet walking trails, world class golf courses and many beautiful scenic attractions, especially our main asset - the Great Lake.

For the adventure seeker, heart pumping adventure activities such as skydiving, mountain biking, bungy jumping and jet boating can be found all around Great Lake Taupo.

Great Lake Taupo is a water lover’s paradise. Boating, sailing, swimming, kayaking and parasailing are all sought after activities on the crystal blue Lake Taupo. The Great Lake Taupo region's rivers also enjoy a reputation as one of the world’s best trout fishing destinations.

The Great Lake Taupo region is bustling with boutique shops, cosy cafes and award winning restaurants. It's also great for the little ones as there are plenty of family activities to do in the region. Try your hand at prawn fishing or have a picnic by the lake. Or take the kids on an educational tour visiting the many attractions and museums that celebrate the area's vibrant culture and history.

Located in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, Great Lake Taupo is undoubtedly one of the world’s most unique and picturesque areas. The film location for The Lord of The Rings trilogy and the upcoming The Hobbit movie, the region is centred around the majestic Lake Taupo, the largest freshwater lake in Australasia.

Great Lake Taupo Activities are as diverse as the landscape itself, which boasts beautiful geothermal scenery, breath taking waterfalls and world heritage listed forest reserves. You’ll see spectacular steaming cliffs, geysers, boiling lakes, bubbling mud pools and many thermally heated hot pools as well as the mighty Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most visited natural attraction.

Check out our suggested itineraries to get you started.