Special Attractions and Activities Nearby
An excellent area with superb security, located in central Taupo. A 3 minute drive or 25 minute walk to town or Spa Park. Spa Park has a variety of free activities available. In and around Lake Taupo you can ski, sail, sky dive, bungy jump, para-sail, go jet boating, take a scenic flight by helicopter or float-plane, kayak, fish for Trout (permit required) or simply cruise on the lake. There are also a huge array of walking, cycling and mountain biking tracks in and around Taupo and a variety of excellent golf courses. Taupo is an ideal place to base yourself as you explore the central North Island, with Rotorua an easy one hour drive away. Tongariro National Park/Whakapapa Ski Field are 1½ hours drive. Two hours drive to Waitomo glowworm caves or Napier/Hastings. EXPLORE TAUPO *Taupo is an ideal place to stay and explore and do day trips from * The TONGARIRO ALPINE CROSSING is 1 hour drive (it’s reputed to be one of the 5 best day walks in the world.) * TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK is 1½ hour drive to see the 3 mountains, Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngarahoe * NAPIER is 2 hours drive * ROTORUA is 1 hour drive * WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES is 2 hours drive * TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK is where some of the Lord of the Rings movie was filmed * HONEY HIVE sample some Kiwi Fruit Wine * BUNGY JUMP over the Waikato River * CRUISE or SAIL Lake Taupo * TROUT FISH Lake Taupo and Tongariro River * HUKA FALLS. a must see while in Taupo * JET BOATING either Huka Falls or Aratiatia Rapids * GEOTHERMAL AREAS, many to see all a short drive away * GOLF, lots to challenge you. There are four 18 hole courses in Taupo *SHOPPING. Taupo has a great mix of shops, specialty and boutiques * DINING you are spoiled for choice! Lots of Cafes and Restaurants