Guidebook for Taupo
Arts & Culture
Skydive Taupo
Go skydiving if you're up to it!!
an entertaining spectacle to watch others launch themselves from a platform towards the river .. otherwise do it yourself !!!!
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Taupo Bungy
202 Spa Rdan entertaining spectacle to watch others launch themselves from a platform towards the river .. otherwise do it yourself !!!!
World rated international golf course - 450 acres within the geothermal area, voted the best golf course in New Zealand..
wairakeigolfcourse.co.nz
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Wairakei International Golf Course
Wairakei DriveWorld rated international golf course - 450 acres within the geothermal area, voted the best golf course in New Zealand..
wairakeigolfcourse.co.nz
Two Mile Bay
Sailing Club .. Hire a boat or have a coffee or wine/beer overlooking the lake
A thrilling jet boat ride on the Waikato River.
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Hukafalls Jet Taupo
200 Karetoto RdA thrilling jet boat ride on the Waikato River.
Taupo Motorsport Park is NZ’s premier motorsport venue. As an international qualifying race circuit and drag strip it plays host to top world motorsport events making Taupo the ‘Home of NZ Motorsport'
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Bruce Mclaren Motorsport Park
463 Broadlands RdTaupo Motorsport Park is NZ’s premier motorsport venue. As an international qualifying race circuit and drag strip it plays host to top world motorsport events making Taupo the ‘Home of NZ Motorsport'
Whakapapa caters to all levels of skier. With 24 black and black diamond runs plus the lift accessed Black Magic backcountry area, there is plenty at Whakapapa to get the adrenalin pumping!
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Whakapapa
Bruce RoadWhakapapa caters to all levels of skier. With 24 black and black diamond runs plus the lift accessed Black Magic backcountry area, there is plenty at Whakapapa to get the adrenalin pumping!
Sightseeing
Go cruising on the lake - a fabulous day out, catch trout or just cruise and take in the amazing scenery and be spoilt!
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Chris Jolly Outdoors
Redoubt StreetGo cruising on the lake - a fabulous day out, catch trout or just cruise and take in the amazing scenery and be spoilt!
Great geothermal walk.. Bubbling craters... 45 min walk
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Izixeko zeselanga
171 Karapiti RdGreat geothermal walk.. Bubbling craters... 45 min walk
Spectacular falls on the Waikato River, where the river narrows from 100 meters to a narrow 15 m canyon,, with 220,000 litres of water per second crashing through.
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Huka Falls station
Spectacular falls on the Waikato River, where the river narrows from 100 meters to a narrow 15 m canyon,, with 220,000 litres of water per second crashing through.
Includes Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe, Mt Tongariro and the Tongariro Crossing.
Tongariro National Park has many tourist attractions and travel activities with something to suit all ages and tastes.
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National Park
Includes Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe, Mt Tongariro and the Tongariro Crossing.
Tongariro National Park has many tourist attractions and travel activities with something to suit all ages and tastes.
fantastic kiwi wildlife park spanning over 22 acres with a crystal clear natural spring and lush native forest Rainbow Springs is paradise for wildlife and visitors alike.
Fairy Springs
fantastic kiwi wildlife park spanning over 22 acres with a crystal clear natural spring and lush native forest Rainbow Springs is paradise for wildlife and visitors alike.
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing track crosses stark and spectacular volcanic terrain. Experie steaming vents and hot springs, old lava flows, beautiful water filled explosion craters and stunning views.
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing track crosses stark and spectacular volcanic terrain. Experie steaming vents and hot springs, old lava flows, beautiful water filled explosion craters and stunning views.
Not just a working trout hatchery; the centre also includes the River Walk, Museum and children’s fishing pond – not to mention the addition of whio onsite.
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Tongariro National Trout Centre
257 State Hwy 1Not just a working trout hatchery; the centre also includes the River Walk, Museum and children’s fishing pond – not to mention the addition of whio onsite.
Everything Else
Taupo Airport is only 8kms from the centre of Taupo township. Its the largest commercial tandem skydive dropzone in the world and offers scenic flights by helicopters, floatplanes and light aircraft.
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I-Airport ye-Taupo
1105 Anzac Memorial DrTaupo Airport is only 8kms from the centre of Taupo township. Its the largest commercial tandem skydive dropzone in the world and offers scenic flights by helicopters, floatplanes and light aircraft.
Essentials
Rainbow Point Store
Rainbow DriveFriendly store for grocery necessities a short walk away...
Countdown Taupo
Tongariro StreetNice supermarket with lots of choice.
PAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu StBudget price supermarket.
Entertainment & Activities
Go for a hot pool soak or swim in Taupo DeBrett Hot Springs fed by natural geothermal waters.
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Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs
State Highway 5Go for a hot pool soak or swim in Taupo DeBrett Hot Springs fed by natural geothermal waters.
Food Scene
Lone Star Cafe & Bar
24 Roberts StGreat restaurant..
BurgerFuel Taupo
2 Roberts StEasy and fresh takeaway
City/town information
an hour's drive - you can smell the sulphur in the air from the geothermal activity.
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Rotorua
an hour's drive - you can smell the sulphur in the air from the geothermal activity.