Parks & Nature
Walk from Spa Park to Huka Falls - a lovely meandering walk along the river.
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Huka Falls Walkway
Walk from Spa Park to Huka Falls - a lovely meandering walk along the river.
Great 10km walk running from Taupo Harbour to Five Mile Bay. Walk or cycle all or part of this paved track and soak up the beautiful views.
Lake Terrace
Lake TerraceGreat 10km walk running from Taupo Harbour to Five Mile Bay. Walk or cycle all or part of this paved track and soak up the beautiful views.
Arts & Culture
Gallery, garden and cafe at Acacia Bay - a popular spot for locals and visitors with a fabulous outdoor mosaic tile lounge, art pieces, as well as great coffee and food.
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L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara RdGallery, garden and cafe at Acacia Bay - a popular spot for locals and visitors with a fabulous outdoor mosaic tile lounge, art pieces, as well as great coffee and food.
Art in the Park: Weekly market where local artists and craftspeople sell their own artwork. The market operates on Saturdays between 10am and 3pm (weather permitting) at Colonel Roberts Reserve on the Taupo lakefront.
Colonel Roberts Reserve
42 Roberts StArt in the Park: Weekly market where local artists and craftspeople sell their own artwork. The market operates on Saturdays between 10am and 3pm (weather permitting) at Colonel Roberts Reserve on the Taupo lakefront.
Shopping
Held every Saturday from 10am - 1pm at the Riverside Park on Redoubt Street. Fresh produce, NZ art and crafts, coffee and more.
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The Taupo Market
95 Te Heuheu StreetHeld every Saturday from 10am - 1pm at the Riverside Park on Redoubt Street. Fresh produce, NZ art and crafts, coffee and more.
Magnificent art glass pieces in this gallery and sculpture garden, as well as a café to complete the visit.
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Lava Glass - I-Studio Yokuqhekeka Ngezibalo, Isityalo Sokuqala, Igaleriya Yezobuciko, Ikafé
165 State Hwy 5Magnificent art glass pieces in this gallery and sculpture garden, as well as a café to complete the visit.
Food Scene
Lovely coffee and brunch/lunch with fresh produce and offers great vegetarian options.
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Spoon & Paddle
101 Te Heuheu StLovely coffee and brunch/lunch with fresh produce and offers great vegetarian options.
The Grand Central Fry
201 Rifle Range RdGreat local fish and chip shop
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu StCountdown Taupo
Tongariro Street