Guidebook for Taupo

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Guidebook for Taupo

Parks & Nature

Geothermal activity. Vibrant colours galore. Steam coming out of the ground etc.
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Wai-O-Tapu
201 Waiotapu Loop Rd
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Geothermal activity. Vibrant colours galore. Steam coming out of the ground etc.
It's beautiful and costs nothing. You'll get some amazing photo's and you can also hike or mountain bike a couple of tracks there.
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Huka Falls station
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It's beautiful and costs nothing. You'll get some amazing photo's and you can also hike or mountain bike a couple of tracks there.
This place is stunning. Amazing views of the lake and the mountains when the skies are clear. spend the day or only a few hours or just take a walk and some photos of nature at it's best.
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Whakaipo Bay
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This place is stunning. Amazing views of the lake and the mountains when the skies are clear. spend the day or only a few hours or just take a walk and some photos of nature at it's best.
This is what Kinloch is all about. Great access to the lake and a beautiful beach that is safe for all.
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Kinloch
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This is what Kinloch is all about. Great access to the lake and a beautiful beach that is safe for all.

Essentials

There is a great range of goods which are well priced here. take your own shopping bags to save on plastic bags and help save the universe.
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PAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu St
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There is a great range of goods which are well priced here. take your own shopping bags to save on plastic bags and help save the universe.
Everything you need from 1 store
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Countdown Taupo
Tongariro Street
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Everything you need from 1 store

Food Scene

This is a cute cafe with nice meals and great coffee. There is also a funky art gallery where you can buy some nice art pieces or gifts.
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L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara Rd
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This is a cute cafe with nice meals and great coffee. There is also a funky art gallery where you can buy some nice art pieces or gifts.
A great selection of really yummy meals. Reasonable priced and a nice space to dine in.
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Dixie Browns
38 Roberts St
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A great selection of really yummy meals. Reasonable priced and a nice space to dine in.
A lovely place to enjoy good coffee and great food. It also has a very special garden and and art gallery
Acacia Bay Road
Acacia Bay Road
A lovely place to enjoy good coffee and great food. It also has a very special garden and and art gallery

Sightseeing

This is the first of 9 dams on the Waikato River. It opens at 10am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm during the summer months. Be there before that time to ensure you see the transformation that happens very quickly. This is a must see.
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Aratiatia Dam
155 Rapids Rd
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This is the first of 9 dams on the Waikato River. It opens at 10am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm during the summer months. Be there before that time to ensure you see the transformation that happens very quickly. This is a must see.

Getting Around

Relatively well priced with a good range of vehicles
RaD Car Hire Taupo
7 Nukuhau St
Relatively well priced with a good range of vehicles

Everything Else

Health and Spa. Wonderful geo-thermally heated hot pools.
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Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1
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Health and Spa. Wonderful geo-thermally heated hot pools.