Local Activities In Taupō

Lake Taupō offers fun for everyone. Toddlers and children enjoy splashing around in the shallows while adults love boating, fishing and simply enjoying the Taupō sunshine. From sunset dips with fish and chips to cycling along the lakefront, you’ll never be short of things to do when you stay with us beside the lake.

Adventure

Try fishing on the Lake or Rivers – Taupō has the best trout fishing in New Zealand!
Hire a paddle boarding or kayaking or take a guided tour
Get your adrenaline rush from sky diving or doing a bungee jump
Glide across the lake on a jetboat, yacht, cruise, fishing charter or parasailing experience
Elevate your heart rate by white water rafting, raft fishing, or multi-day raft adventures
Walk, hike, or mountain bike our many local trails
Take a dip in the thermal pools – natural streams, spas, or thermal resorts
Take a tour or out to the Ngatoroirangi Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings
Nip down to Mount Ruapehu for a fun day of skiing or snowboarding

Family Fun

Entertain the kids on a warm day at Huka Prawn Park
Challenge yourself with indoor rock climbing
Take a float with a family-friendly rafting tour
Have a splash at AC Baths Hot Pools
On a rainy day, entertain the kids with a film at Starlight Cinema
Combine science with fun at Turangi’s Volcanic Activity Centre
Experience the phenomenon of the Huka Falls on the popular river cruise
Have a day in the snow with some winter skiing, snowboarding or sledding

Art, Culture and Entertainment

Discover the local culture at New Zealand Maori Creations
Get a coffee and walk through the Lava Glass Studio, Gallery, and Sculpture Garden
Go sightseeing on the Māori Carvings Sailing Tour
Gallery hop the Wildwood Gallery, Taupō Art Gallery, Pihanga Art Gallery, Red Rock Gallery,
ZeaYou Gallery
Wander through the popular weekend Taupō Market
Visit the Spring annual street art festival celebrating different artists
Get your retail theapy fix at Taupō’s many boutique shops

Photo credit: Destination Great Lake Taupō

Couples

Relax and have a soak at steamy DeBretts Spa Report or Otumuheke spa park
Find your inner peace with some relaxing yoga or couples’ massages
Treat your loved one to a romantic meal at one of our many fine dining restaurants
Take an evening cruise on the lake and experience the sights at sunset

Local Activities In Taupō

Adventure

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Art, Culture and Entertainment

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