Guidebook for Taupo
Food Scene
This is the closest cafe/breakfast restaurant to our Lakeside property and the only truely lakeside cafe in town. The coffee is excellent and the menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options as well as all the classic NZ cafe options.
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Espresso Cove
1 Lowell PlThis is the closest cafe/breakfast restaurant to our Lakeside property and the only truely lakeside cafe in town. The coffee is excellent and the menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options as well as all the classic NZ cafe options.
This is our go to restaurant, delivering well priced, beautifully cooked fresh local produce.
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The Bistro
17 Tamamutu StThis is our go to restaurant, delivering well priced, beautifully cooked fresh local produce.
Situated up the Napier-Taupo Road. This restaurant will require a reservation, 07 3762319. Great menu featuring seasonal NZ produce.
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Bistro Lago
80-100 Napier RoadSituated up the Napier-Taupo Road. This restaurant will require a reservation, 07 3762319. Great menu featuring seasonal NZ produce.
The closest restaurant to our lakeside property with beautiful views of the lake and sunsets. Mains $29-$43. Open from 6pm daily. Ph, 07 3785110.
Edgewater Restaurant
243 Lake TerraceThe closest restaurant to our lakeside property with beautiful views of the lake and sunsets. Mains $29-$43. Open from 6pm daily. Ph, 07 3785110.
Essentials
This is a large Supermarket stocking all the usual products, fresh and packaged foods, cleaning and personal items.
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PAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu StThis is a large Supermarket stocking all the usual products, fresh and packaged foods, cleaning and personal items.
Hilltop Foodmarket
40 Taharepa RdThis is the closest convenience store.
Getting Around
Great Lake Taxis Taupo
126B Ruapehu StPh, 073778990
Arts & Culture
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Parks & Nature
Hiking, mountain biking, snow sports, photography.
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Iparke yaseTongariro
Hiking, mountain biking, snow sports, photography.
This natural feature is a well known tourist spot. You can admire the falls or hike the trail south, past Huka Lodge, to Spa Park or North to Aratiatia Dam and watch the gates open unleashing 09,000 litres of water per second down the river (10am,12am, and 2pm daily).
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Huka Falls station
This natural feature is a well known tourist spot. You can admire the falls or hike the trail south, past Huka Lodge, to Spa Park or North to Aratiatia Dam and watch the gates open unleashing 09,000 litres of water per second down the river (10am,12am, and 2pm daily).