Guidebook for Taupo
Food Scene
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StWine bar, tapas and full restaurant. Open from 11am till late.
The Bistro
17 Tamamutu StGreat food! Reservations are a must.
Paetiki Bakery
30 Spa RdAward winning pies!
Good coffee and tasty breakfast. Good selection of food in the cabinet.
12 locals recommend
Piccolo Cafe
41 Ruapehu StGood coffee and tasty breakfast. Good selection of food in the cabinet.
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range RdFor special dinner...
Cafe Baku
42 Roberts StGood food, urban design, great views of the Lake & Mountains
Coffee, bar, SUP/sailing boat rental, live music Sunday nights
69 locals recommend
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
331 Lake TerraceCoffee, bar, SUP/sailing boat rental, live music Sunday nights
Essentials
Countdown Taupo
Tongariro StreetPAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu StEntertainment & Activities
Taupo Bungy
202 Spa RdIconic bungy over the Waikato River
Taupo's Floatplane
Redoubt StreetGreat way to see the Taupo district
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Silica hot pools for adults.
Great lake Trail Start
Western Bay RoadMountain bike trail
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo RoadThermal Pools & Spa
Sightseeing
Huka Falls station
Iconic
TAUPO BOATING and FISHING CHARTERS
65 Redoubt StParks & Nature
Walk the trail down to Huka Falls, and stop in for a soak in the hot water stream on the way back.
54 locals recommend
Spa Thermal Park
Walk the trail down to Huka Falls, and stop in for a soak in the hot water stream on the way back.
Everything Else
The Taupo Market
95 Te Heuheu StreetLocal market with local produce and vendors - most Saturday's
Getting Around
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
30 Tongariro StAvis Car Rental Taupo Downtown
61 Spa Rd