Guidebook for Taupo
Food Scene
It has great atmosphere in both winter and summer, and the food is delicious.
It is a great place to have a drink at the bar space as well which is well heated with an open gas fire.
100 locals recommend
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StIt has great atmosphere in both winter and summer, and the food is delicious.
It is a great place to have a drink at the bar space as well which is well heated with an open gas fire.
A really nice space to relax with different seating arrangements, warm and newspapers provided.
Great food and coffee, and lovely friendly staff.
22 locals recommend
Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar
127 Tongariro StA really nice space to relax with different seating arrangements, warm and newspapers provided.
Great food and coffee, and lovely friendly staff.
Great Coffee and large warm space. Good vibe and interesting food, especially their 'Sliders'.
29 locals recommend
The Storehouse
14 Runanga StGreat Coffee and large warm space. Good vibe and interesting food, especially their 'Sliders'.
This cafe is right on the water and has a lovely outside area. A great place to visit if you are having a walk along the waterfront and need a rest!
7 locals recommend
Espresso Cove
1 Lowell PlThis cafe is right on the water and has a lovely outside area. A great place to visit if you are having a walk along the waterfront and need a rest!
This cafe is always busy and has good seating outside as well.
27 locals recommend
Replete Cafe & Store
45 Te Heuheu StThis cafe is always busy and has good seating outside as well.
This cafe opens early and has a very loyal clientele. There are big tables for groups as well, and an area down the back for families and prams.
The staff are very friendly, always with a smile and Newspapers are provided.
12 locals recommend
Piccolo Cafe
41 Ruapehu StThis cafe opens early and has a very loyal clientele. There are big tables for groups as well, and an area down the back for families and prams.
The staff are very friendly, always with a smile and Newspapers are provided.
Great Saturday morning past time. Good fresh produce brought up from neighbouring towns, stalls, food, coffee, breads etc. Situated by the river opposite Countdown.
Taupo Market
Northcroft ReserveGreat Saturday morning past time. Good fresh produce brought up from neighbouring towns, stalls, food, coffee, breads etc. Situated by the river opposite Countdown.
Drinks & Nightlife
This Street is the 'go to' street for night life with all the bars, music and eating places.
Tuwharetoa Street
Tūwharetoa StreetThis Street is the 'go to' street for night life with all the bars, music and eating places.
Shopping
This little shop is a gem and is full of wonderful art, sculpture, jewellery, pottery much more. A wonderful place to buy presents, for others, but especially for you.
6 locals recommend
Kura Gallery
47a Te Heuheu StThis little shop is a gem and is full of wonderful art, sculpture, jewellery, pottery much more. A wonderful place to buy presents, for others, but especially for you.
Entertainment & Activities
This is another great way to see the Huka Falls, and the beautiful Waikato River.
13 locals recommend
Huka Falls River Cruise
Aratiatia RoadThis is another great way to see the Huka Falls, and the beautiful Waikato River.
One of the best Bungy Jumping Sites in New Zealand, above the Waikato River.
63 locals recommend
Taupo Bungy
202 Spa RdOne of the best Bungy Jumping Sites in New Zealand, above the Waikato River.
Lovely large Hot Pools, and Private Pools as well if preferred. Only five minutes away up the Napier/Taupo Road. Good for children as it has a popular slide.
There is also a Spa and Massage area
46 locals recommend
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo RoadLovely large Hot Pools, and Private Pools as well if preferred. Only five minutes away up the Napier/Taupo Road. Good for children as it has a popular slide.
There is also a Spa and Massage area
Taupo Tandem Skydiving is exhilarating to say the least and hugely popular and very safe.
19 locals recommend
Skydive Taupo
Taupo Tandem Skydiving is exhilarating to say the least and hugely popular and very safe.
Big Sky Parasail Ltd.
Exciting, exhilarating and loads of fun.
If you want the ultimate in outside mineral hot pools, these are a must experience. There are three exclusive hot pools of varying temperatures, surrounded in bush and very quiet as no children under 14 permitted. A wonderful night time experience.
66 locals recommend
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1If you want the ultimate in outside mineral hot pools, these are a must experience. There are three exclusive hot pools of varying temperatures, surrounded in bush and very quiet as no children under 14 permitted. A wonderful night time experience.
Great Saturday morning past time. Good fresh produce brought up from neighbouring towns, stalls, food, coffee, breads etc. Situated by the river opposite Countdown.
Taupo Market
Northcroft ReserveGreat Saturday morning past time. Good fresh produce brought up from neighbouring towns, stalls, food, coffee, breads etc. Situated by the river opposite Countdown.
Great area for Mountain Bike Riding and also a visit to see the small geysers.
42 locals recommend
Craters of the Moon
171 Karapiti RdGreat area for Mountain Bike Riding and also a visit to see the small geysers.
Sightseeing
Cruise Lake Taupo with Chris Jolly and be taken for a wonderful trip around the lake and be sure to catch a fish and have it cooked fresh for lunch.
22 locals recommend
Chris Jolly Outdoors
Redoubt StreetCruise Lake Taupo with Chris Jolly and be taken for a wonderful trip around the lake and be sure to catch a fish and have it cooked fresh for lunch.