Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo is the largest fresh water lake in the southern hemisphere. Lake Taupo surrounded by beautiful forests, volcanic mountains and snowy peaks in winter is a hub for events and activities year round. There are many activities centered on and around Lake Taupo and the numerous tributaries that feed into it. World-class trout fishing, scenic cruises, kayaking, sailing, white water rafting, wakeboarding and summer time swimming are all popular with locals and visitors alike. The Great Lake Taupo area really is nature’s ultimate playground. The stunning vistas, lake-front cafes and the ever sought after New Zealand geothermal hot springs further making it a wonderful place to relax and escape busy city life.
Lake Taupo is the caldera of a large volcano which began erupting about 300,000 years ago and has produced two of the world’s most violent eruptions in recent times; the Oruauni Eruption and the Taupo Eruption. For geologists, Lake Taupo is one of the world's most formidable volcanoes and scientists are on constant lookout for the warning signs that herald the next big eruption. more
However, for most New Zealanders and overseas visitors, Lake Taupo is one big, beautiful lake and hugely popular for boating and fishing. In fact it is known as the world’s trout fishing capital. Fly fishing is allowed on all of the rivers flowing into the lake, as well as on the lake itself.
Accommodation in Taupo is widely available and includes hotels, motels, bed and breakfast accommodation, apartments, lodges, holiday homes, backpacker and campgrounds.
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ALPINE LAKE MOTOR LODGE - Taupo
ALPINE LAKE MOTOR LODGE - Taupo
Conveniently located close to the town centre, and the majestic shores of Lake Taupo. We have a range of accommodation options to suit all requirements. Our motel unit range includes large studios with private courtyards, spa baths and super-king size beds to Corporate Studios with special rates for business travellers. We also have family units and units suitable for groups.
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BOULEVARD WATERS MOTOR LODGE - Taupo
BOULEVARD WATERS MOTOR LODGE - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Experience the best of Lake Taupo accommodation in one of our 10 boutique motel rooms. Corporate travellers, families and couples will love our rooms which all featuring king size beds, free Wi-Fi, My Sky Guest Select 50+ channels, in-room spas, under-floor central heating and kitchen facilities, and of course unobstructed lake views. Enjoy our quiet accommodation on Lake Taupo.
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CASCADES LAKEFRONT MOTEL - Taupo
CASCADES LAKEFRONT MOTEL - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Beside beautiful Lake Taupo. Step out from your apartment onto the beach and enjoy the unrestricted views across the lake. Affordable family and studio units. Facilities include outdoor heated swimming pool, spa, trampoline, BBQ's, bike, kayak and paddle board hire, Petfriendly on approval, parking room for boats, breakfast including gluten-free options. Family unit sleep7. Free wireless Internet, self-catering facilities.
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CRATERS OF THE MOON - Taupo
CRATERS OF THE MOON - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Craters of the Moon is a walk with a difference; a unique and memorable experience for young and old. Bubbling craters and steam vents, explosion craters and colourful soils. Explore geothermal areas often wreathed in clouds of steam from the heat just below your feet!
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DUNALISTAIR HOUSE - Taupo
DUNALISTAIR HOUSE - Taupo
Luxury 4 bedroom holiday home and retreat located at Kinloch Club, Lake Taupo. Dunalistair House offers an impressive stay full of comfort features. No expense spared in creating a lavish and comfortable award-winning home. Just minutes from Lake Taupo this property caters up to 8 guests. Excellent location for weddings. The Jack Nicklaus designed golf course tops off your stay.
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EZYFISHING CHARTERS - Bay of Plenty
EZYFISHING CHARTERS - Bay of Plenty
A Kiwi Bay of Plenty Fishing, mussel farm fishing, and Hunting business that lets you choose between saltwater or freshwater fishing or local hunting. Novice or experienced. Lindsay will teach and share his childhood passion in and around Whakatane, White Island, Whale or Raurimu Islands and Rotorua and Taupo Lakes. Trout, Snapper, Kingfish, all gear supplied.
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MILLENNIUM HOTEL AND RESORT MANUELS - Taupo
MILLENNIUM HOTEL AND RESORT MANUELS - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Boasting a spellbinding lake edge location, with uninterrupted views of the magnificent lake and mountains from accommodation rooms, restaurants and bar areas. The hotel is luxuriously furnished with an ambience and art collection to delight all visitors. Restaurants offer superb award-winning cuisine, while three conference venues can cater for meetings, events and weddings.
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MOTUTERE BAY TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Lake Taupo
MOTUTERE BAY TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Lake Taupo
Mobile-friendly - The only park right on the shores of the most picturesque, freshwater lake in the world. Bring your dog and pitch the family tent, park the caravan, launch the boat, enjoy the family and create memories. Take a moment and enjoy the fishing, drive to the snow or drop those skis in the water, or stroll along the water's edge.
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OASIS RESORT - Taupo
OASIS RESORT - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Fabulous lakefront property sure to delight the whole family. On the shores of Lake Taupo with outstanding views of the lake and mountains. Enjoy our large heated swimming pool, indoor or outdoor spas, play tennis, or take a beautiful scenic walk along the water's edge. Two adjacent restaurants. Facilities to accommodate everyone, including conference facilities.
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ORCHARD VIEW HOMESTAY AND B&B - Taupo
ORCHARD VIEW HOMESTAY AND B&B - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Orchard View homestay and camping; situated in picturesque surroundings just five minutes from Kinloch village with its beautiful beaches and activities. We now offer pitches for your tents, camper vans. Or why not try our easy camping: we supply tent and all your bedding, linen and basic cooking essentials. Glamping yurt available.
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SACRED WATERS APARTMENTS - Lake Taupo
SACRED WATERS APARTMENTS - Lake Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Sacred Waters is guaranteed waterfront magic on the edge of crystal clear Lake Taupo. From the magnificent 180-degree views to the exquisite internal water features, Sacred Waters will impress you with its attention to detail. Gymnasium, heated lap-pool and more. 5-Star Rated. Free WiFi, 50+ SkyTV Channels and thermal hottub in each apartment. Book direct for the BEST ONLINE RATES!!
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TAUPO'S FLOAT PLANE - Taupo
TAUPO'S FLOAT PLANE - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Taupo's Float Plane is one of the top things to do in Taupo. Enjoy a unique flightseeing experience over Tongariro National Park, the Bay of Plenty and, of course, Great Lake Taupo. We have a great selection of options and packages for experiencing one of NZ's most scenic regions. Highly experienced flight-crew for your comfort and total confidence.
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WAIPAHIHI BOTANICAL RESERVE - Lake Taupo
WAIPAHIHI BOTANICAL RESERVE - Lake Taupo
Waipahihi Botanical Reserve is an amazing garden built with love, and is also a fun Taupo walk. Situated high on a hill, Waipahihi Botanical Reserve has spectacular views over Great Lake Taupo to the mountains of the Tongariro National Park. The reserve is a free Taupo activity and was established in 1966.
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WHAREWAKA LODGE - Taupo
WHAREWAKA LODGE - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Wharewaka Lodge is an eco-friendly, luxury lakeside bed and breakfast nestled on the eastern edge of Lake Taupo. Each room features a tiled en suite bathroom with separate shower and bath, private balcony, sitting area with desk, wireless broadband internet, fridge with complimentary wines, juices, specialty teas, filter coffee, herbal toiletries and beautiful cotton bed linen designed for Wharewaka Lodge.
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WINDSOR MOTEL - Waitahanui
WINDSOR MOTEL - Waitahanui
Mobile-friendly - Windsor Motel offers a range of accommodation including 8 two-bedroom self-contained units, fisherman's cabins and 28 powered campsites. Shop, kitchen, laundry, toilets and showers. Located in park-like grounds across the highway from Lake Taupo and approx 10kms to Taupo township. Great fly-fishing base. Our motel is centrally located and is a great stop-over point between Wellington and Auckland.
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XQUIZIT - Rotorua
XQUIZIT - Rotorua
Mobile-friendly - We are a small owner-operated company offering you a private and personalised tour, so you too can share our beautiful country which we are so proud of. We can be flexible too. You let us know what your interests are and we can suggest the appropriate tour for you: sightseeing, cultural, fishing and golfing... Airport transfers are also available.
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'Elemental' Art Exhibition
Deciduus and Santie, Taupō, is proud to present 'Elemental'. A group show inspired by the elements with a touch of alchemy. Artists Santie Cronje (painting), Tracy Stamatakos (photography), Jo Muir (textile) and ...
Where: Deciduus & Santie , Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 4/22 Marama Arcade, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 10:00am on Monday 13th May 2024
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 25th May 2024
Wings of Aotearoa
Wings of Aotearoa, Artworks by Steve Harris and Jennifer Cook-Battersby. Steve Harris Self-taught realist painter Steve Harris was born in Dunedin and although he has painted all his life, it was not until 1977 that ...
Where: Lava Glass Sculpture Garden, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 165 State Highway 5, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 9:00am on Saturday 13th April 2024
To: 5:00pm on Saturday 13th July 2024
Poker Night – Texas Hold'em Tournament
New Players Always Very Welcome..... Beginners | Intermediate | Advanced... All Poker Players Welcome! 6pm Start.... Rego Open from 5.15pm Early Bird Chip (5000) cuts off at 6pm, when the game starts. Free 10,000 ...
Where: Finn's Bistro and Beer Garden, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 10 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 6:00pm on Tuesday 14th May 2024
To: 9:30pm on Tuesday 25th February 2025
Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour Taupo May 2024
You’ve got a great passion for yoga and you’re ready to take your practice to the next level. Maybe it’s time to take the next step to becoming a certified yoga teacher so that you can fulfill your ...
Where: Acacia Bay Home, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 400 Gillespie Place, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 3:00pm on Monday 13th May 2024
To: 11:30am on Friday 31st May 2024
Sculpt Clay with Paintvine - Tranquil Tea Light Holder
Sculpt the night away with Paintvine! In this fun tactile workshop, our expert artists will guide you step-by-step to create a quirky hand-made clay sculpture, with your own personalised touch. Our expert clay-makers ...
Where: Ploughman's Restaurant and Bar, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 45 Charles Crescent, Rainbow Point, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 6:00pm on Wednesday 22nd May 2024
To: 8:00pm on Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Fromm Winery Tasting with Wine Club Taupo
Wine Club Taupo is delighted to host Fromm Winery with Stephan Walliser, Co-owner for our May Club Night Tasting. Join us for what will surely be a memorable evening. To register your attendance and/or join Wine Club ...
Where: Lake Taupo Rotary House, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 12 Story Place, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 7:30pm on Wednesday 22nd May 2024
To: 9:00pm on Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Trainers Day - Taupō
Thoroughbred horse races. 1st race of 8 races, scheduled for 11:57pm. Extra day for Taupō's 2023-24 racing calendar. Volcanic Coffee and Kai Licious Food Vendors onsite for the afternoon. Join us on-course to ...
Where: Taupo Racecourse, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: Centennial Dr, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 11:55am on Wednesday 22nd May 2024
To: 4:05pm on Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Introduction to Wine with Wine Club Taupo
Interested in Wine? Always wondered what wine tasting is all about? Ready to discover what makes your taste buds tingle? Want to have more knowledge so you can buy smarter? If you answered yes to any of the above, ...
Where: Rotary House, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 12 Story Place , Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 6:00pm on Wednesday 17th April 2024
To: 7:00pm on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Free Community Yoga Classes Taupo May 2024
Asia Pacific Yoga would like to invite you to two free yoga classes taught by our yoga teacher trainees at Empower Fitness Taupo, Totara Shopping Centre. These classes classes are open to all locals and visitors ...
Where: Empower Fitness Taupo, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 26 Totara Shopping Centre, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 11:30am on Saturday 25th May 2024
To: 4:15pm on Saturday 25th May 2024
Rock and Roll Sunday Social
Rock and Roll Sunday Social. Held on the last Sunday of every month at the Local Diner (Stag Park) 140 Napier Road, Hilltop, The Social Starts at 5:30 pm You don't need to be a dancer or have a partner to come ...
Where: The Local Diner (Stag Park), Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 140 Napier Road, Hilltop, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 5:30pm on Sunday 31st March 2024
To: 7:30pm on Sunday 24th November 2024