Greta's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Two Mile Bay where is a 10 minute walk to the lake foreshore popular for swimming and boating. A great local bar/cafe/pizza/live music spot is The Two Mile Bay Sailing Centre right on the beach with seating and bean bags to enjoy watching the sun go down
Two Mile Bay
Two Mile Bay where is a 10 minute walk to the lake foreshore popular for swimming and boating. A great local bar/cafe/pizza/live music spot is The Two Mile Bay Sailing Centre right on the beach with seating and bean bags to enjoy watching the sun go down
Taupo De Bretts Hot Pools - a popular family destination
https://www.taupodebretts.co.nz/hot-pools?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSk4ovyvdmH79dUUckKMXQzmK4qjKs8YGQyo_U7uGo0WEMdN2aMxQcaAojgEALw_wcB
Napier Road
Napier RoadTaupo De Bretts Hot Pools - a popular family destination
https://www.taupodebretts.co.nz/hot-pools?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSk4ovyvdmH79dUUckKMXQzmK4qjKs8YGQyo_U7uGo0WEMdN2aMxQcaAojgEALw_wcB
The house is directly opposite the Botanical Gardens - a great place for a stroll or picnic. It contains many bush trails to explore through native bush and established rhododendrons and camellias, a lovely grass reserve in the centre and a gorgeous viewpoint of the lake and mountains.
http://www.waipahihibotanicalgardens.co.nz/
Waipahihi
The house is directly opposite the Botanical Gardens - a great place for a stroll or picnic. It contains many bush trails to explore through native bush and established rhododendrons and camellias, a lovely grass reserve in the centre and a gorgeous viewpoint of the lake and mountains.
http://www.waipahihibotanicalgardens.co.nz/
Sightseeing
NZ's most visited natural attraction - 5 min drive from town and its free!
https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/discover/highlights/huka-falls/
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Huka Falls station
NZ's most visited natural attraction - 5 min drive from town and its free!
https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/discover/highlights/huka-falls/
Aratiatia Rapids
Catch the thousands of litres of water released up to 4 times a day. See website for release times
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Aratiatia Dam
155 Rapids RdAratiatia Rapids
Catch the thousands of litres of water released up to 4 times a day. See website for release times
Check out the Love Taupo website for all the Taupo must-do's. Enjoy!
https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/see-do/must-dos-in-taupo/
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Taupo
Check out the Love Taupo website for all the Taupo must-do's. Enjoy!
https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/see-do/must-dos-in-taupo/
Described as the best one day hike in NZ
https://tongarirocrossing.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8KLLzPKA9wIV83NvBB13fAAyEAAYASAAEgLvqfD_BwE
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Described as the best one day hike in NZ
https://tongarirocrossing.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8KLLzPKA9wIV83NvBB13fAAyEAAYASAAEgLvqfD_BwE
Skiing in winter and hiking/sightseeing in summer. Take the gondola up to the Knoll Ridge Cafe on Whakapapa and enjoy all this magical place has to offer
https://www.mtruapehu.com/
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Mount Ruapehu
Skiing in winter and hiking/sightseeing in summer. Take the gondola up to the Knoll Ridge Cafe on Whakapapa and enjoy all this magical place has to offer
https://www.mtruapehu.com/
Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Anzac Memorial DriveTaupo Bungy
202 Spa RdBig Sky Parasail Ltd.
Jump on a charter boat at the boat harbour or hire a kayak in town to experience the lake from a different angle
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Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings
Mine BayJump on a charter boat at the boat harbour or hire a kayak in town to experience the lake from a different angle
Food scene
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StEmbra
The Bistro
17 Tamamutu StBistro Lago
80-100 Napier RoadFood and drinks Thursday nights in summer … and all year Sunday market for food and art and crafts
Taupo Market
Northcroft ReserveFood and drinks Thursday nights in summer … and all year Sunday market for food and art and crafts
Borgartillaga
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10 Best Short walks around Taupo
LoveTaupo.com have a list of the 10 best short walks around Taupo here...
https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/discover/our-stories/10-best-taupo-autumn-hikes/
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The Sunday Farmers & Craft Market is a must
https://marketcentraltaupo.co.nz/