Things to Do in Taupo

Things to see and do in Taupo, Taupo highlights, Taupo activities and attractions, and points of interest in Taupo - the ALL NEW Jasons Taupo Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Taupo.

Lake Taupo
New Zealand's largest lake, covering an area of 619sq km, and famous for its trout fishing. Daily cruises are available, taking in the Maori Rock Carvings, Whakaipo Bay and the lake's scenery.
Fishing
Taupo is best known for its trout fly fishing, and fishing guides and charters can be booked at the visitor centre. A licence is required.
Wairakei International Golf Course
The finest non-coastal golf course in the country. Includes a driving range and The clubhouse includes a café and bar.
Taupo Bungy
Taupo Bungy operate jumps from a scenic location high above the Waikato River.
Taupo Quad Adventures
If you are looking for something different, challenging and above all great fun, Taupo Quad Adventures offer 1, 2 and 3-hour guided 4x4 quad-bike trips through scenic native bush, farm and forest trails.
Huka Falls
Located north of Lake Taupo in the Wairakei Thermal Valley, Huka Falls is the largest waterfall on the Waikato River, plunging some 11m into a deep basin. A suspension bridge upstream provides a good observation point. Huka Jet offer a close-up view of the falls.
Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
Located 10km north of Taupo, this thermal valley contains hot springs, steam vents and coloured mud pools tinted by various minerals.
Volcanic Activity Centre
Located within Wairakei Thermal Valley, the centre features films, seismographs and interactive displays on volcanoes and earthquakes.
Prawn Park
The world's only geothermal prawn farm is part of Wairakei Thermal Valley. Open daily from the end of December to mid February.
Craters of the Moon
A striking thermal area named for its lunar-like landscape, located about 5km north of Taupo.
Aratiatia Rapids
Located 12 kilometres north-east of Taupo, the Waikato River falls 28 metres in the course of 1 kilometre, creating these scenic rapids. There is a 142 hectare reserve along the shores of Lake Aratiatia. Rapids Jet offer jetboating tours.
Orakei Korako
Located 37km north of Taupo, Orakei Korako is one of New Zealand's finest thermal areas, famous for its coloured silica terraces, geysers, hot pools and Ruatapu Cave. The white-rimmed pools were once used as mirrors by local Maori.
Taupo Hot Springs
Hot pools, spa, private pools, massage and water slide. Open daily 7am-9.30pm.
Tongariro River
One of the most noted rivers in New Zealand for trout fishing and rafting. Operators include Rapid Sensations Rafting and Tongariro River Rafting.

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