Amazing Taupo
Food scene
A few of our favourite spots
2 Mile Bay Sailing Club is a cafe and bar right on the edge of Lake Taupo.
Great handmade pizza, views and a perfect place for a drink over sunset
This is an absolute Taupo must do, all year round
69 locals recommend
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
331 Lake Terrace2 Mile Bay Sailing Club is a cafe and bar right on the edge of Lake Taupo.
Great handmade pizza, views and a perfect place for a drink over sunset
This is an absolute Taupo must do, all year round
Inventive local cuisine for breakfast & lunch served in a stylish cafe & shop with unique decor.
27 locals recommend
Replete Cafe & Store
45 Te Heuheu StInventive local cuisine for breakfast & lunch served in a stylish cafe & shop with unique decor.
The best Thai food in Taupo (or maybe the north island) if you’re getting takeaway be sure to call ahead
18 locals recommend
@Siam Thai Street Food Cafe
22 Te Heuheu StThe best Thai food in Taupo (or maybe the north island) if you’re getting takeaway be sure to call ahead
Amazing menu - perfect for a special night out, very popular so book ahead
100 locals recommend
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StAmazing menu - perfect for a special night out, very popular so book ahead
Great coffee with a view, walk from the house for a morning coffee. Right on the lake.
The Steaming Bean
120 Lake TerraceGreat coffee with a view, walk from the house for a morning coffee. Right on the lake.
Popular local restaurant which has a, separate bar area which shows sport with roaring fire in the winter. There is also a large deck area which catches afternoon sun.
22 locals recommend
Mole & Chicken Restaurant Cafe & Bar
40 Taharepa RdPopular local restaurant which has a, separate bar area which shows sport with roaring fire in the winter. There is also a large deck area which catches afternoon sun.
Amazing restaurant nestled within a cottage, and garden. Outdoor dining is available during the warmer months, and an indoor fireplace to keep you cozy in the cooler months. Perfect for a special dinner with an amazing wine selection and great service
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57 locals recommend
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range RdAmazing restaurant nestled within a cottage, and garden. Outdoor dining is available during the warmer months, and an indoor fireplace to keep you cozy in the cooler months. Perfect for a special dinner with an amazing wine selection and great service
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Embra is one of Taupo’s newest restaurants. It has quickly established itself as one of Taupo’s leading culinary establishments and has recently taken home a National Award.
Embra
Embra is one of Taupo’s newest restaurants. It has quickly established itself as one of Taupo’s leading culinary establishments and has recently taken home a National Award.
Activities
De Brett’s is a great Thermal Hot Pool complex, less than 4 min drive from the house. Perfect for a soak after a long day
46 locals recommend
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo RoadDe Brett’s is a great Thermal Hot Pool complex, less than 4 min drive from the house. Perfect for a soak after a long day
Hot thermal water runs from a stream into the Waikato River. Bath in the hot pools and dive in the Waikato. Park in the car park and wander down the hill to the river - there are changing rooms and toilets by the river
34 locals recommend
Spa Park Hot Pools
281 Spa RdHot thermal water runs from a stream into the Waikato River. Bath in the hot pools and dive in the Waikato. Park in the car park and wander down the hill to the river - there are changing rooms and toilets by the river
Breathtaking falls - accessible via car or take the longer route via bike or walk / from town
205 locals recommend
Huka Falls station
Breathtaking falls - accessible via car or take the longer route via bike or walk / from town
Taupo has amazing trails along the lake - feel free to take the bikes out to 5 mile bay, a great trip to take in the scenery
Five Mile Bay
Taupo has amazing trails along the lake - feel free to take the bikes out to 5 mile bay, a great trip to take in the scenery
Doughboats Lake Taupo
59 Redoubt StreetA fun way to see Lake Taupo
Great entertainment precinct for kids which includes Ten Pin bowling, playground, mini golf and food options
7 locals recommend
The Landing Lake Taupo
650 Lake TerraceGreat entertainment precinct for kids which includes Ten Pin bowling, playground, mini golf and food options
Swimming
It's a fantastic place to relax. There are three pools with different temperatures so you can choose which ever one you want. Adults only
66 locals recommend
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1It's a fantastic place to relax. There are three pools with different temperatures so you can choose which ever one you want. Adults only
Family Friendly Thermal Hot Pools - different temp pool and hydro slide
46 locals recommend
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo RoadFamily Friendly Thermal Hot Pools - different temp pool and hydro slide
Great family pools with hydro slide and lap pools
26 locals recommend
AC Baths and Thermal Hot Pools station
Great family pools with hydro slide and lap pools