Guidebook for Taupo
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine Bar & Restaurant - good selection of wine and food
100 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StWine Bar & Restaurant - good selection of wine and food
Live music every Friday and Saturday night, average age 20-60
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Finn's Bistro and Beer Garden
10 Tūwharetoa StLive music every Friday and Saturday night, average age 20-60
Food Scene
Piccolo Cafe
41 Ruapehu StGood breakfasts and very good coffee
Paetiki Bakery
30 Spa RdBest selection of pies in town!
Parks & Nature
Iconic natural scenery with nearby walking trails
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Huka Falls station
Iconic natural scenery with nearby walking trails
Good hiking footwear and clothing required, half to full day walk, take food, drinks and extra clothing (high altitude)
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing Ketetahi Car Park
Good hiking footwear and clothing required, half to full day walk, take food, drinks and extra clothing (high altitude)
Essentials
Easy grocery shopping, generally good fruit, vegtables and fish selection.
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PAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu StEasy grocery shopping, generally good fruit, vegtables and fish selection.
Getting Around
Avis Car Rental Taupo Airport
Anzac Memorial DriveSightseeing
Catch a boat or float plane to see Taupo and its surroundings from one of 2 great vantage points - Taupo Harbour.
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Lake Taupo
Lake TerraceCatch a boat or float plane to see Taupo and its surroundings from one of 2 great vantage points - Taupo Harbour.
In Tongariro National Park, on the slopes of Mt RUAPEHU (ski field).
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Chateau Tongariro Hotel
State Highway 48In Tongariro National Park, on the slopes of Mt RUAPEHU (ski field).
Shopping
Unique pieces of contemporary art and 'Kiwiana' - above average prices
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Kura Gallery
47a Te Heuheu StUnique pieces of contemporary art and 'Kiwiana' - above average prices
Everything that one can think of made of honey or bees... Great service, nifty gifts
24 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Huka Honey Hive
65 Karetoto RdEverything that one can think of made of honey or bees... Great service, nifty gifts
Torpedo7
41 Tamamutu StMountain bike hire