Guidebook for Taupo

Thomas & Carrie
Thomas & Carrie
Guidebook for Taupo

Food Scene

Delicious menu with heaps of options, friendly service, and great for kids. Prices are reasonable and helpings more generous than many other local restaurants. Do ring ahead for evening meals as they book up quickly - especially on holidays and weekends.
44 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Dixie Browns
38 Roberts St
44 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Delicious menu with heaps of options, friendly service, and great for kids. Prices are reasonable and helpings more generous than many other local restaurants. Do ring ahead for evening meals as they book up quickly - especially on holidays and weekends.
Our favourite local dessert is Waterside's Freak-shake (over 1 L of donuts, ice cream, biscuits and more!). We actually aren't fond of their other food, so often pack a picnic lunch for the park and head there for dessert!
Waterside
3 Tongariro St
Our favourite local dessert is Waterside's Freak-shake (over 1 L of donuts, ice cream, biscuits and more!). We actually aren't fond of their other food, so often pack a picnic lunch for the park and head there for dessert!
Most popular sushi spot in town - one of our daughter's favourite restaurants. Great food and service. Dining available inside or out.
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Suncourt sushi
19 Tamamutu St
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Most popular sushi spot in town - one of our daughter's favourite restaurants. Great food and service. Dining available inside or out.
Excellent option for formal dining
57 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range Rd
57 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Excellent option for formal dining
Sustainably sourced and community focused cafe with great food and atmosphere
The Cozy Corner
Sustainably sourced and community focused cafe with great food and atmosphere

Parks & Nature

Stunning Views and Iconic Scenery - especially if you are a Lord of the Rings Mt Doom (Mt. Ngarahoe) fan
156 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
156 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Stunning Views and Iconic Scenery - especially if you are a Lord of the Rings Mt Doom (Mt. Ngarahoe) fan
Beautiful carvings accessible by many options of boat.
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings
Mine Bay
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Beautiful carvings accessible by many options of boat.

Sightseeing

Beautiful falls and great walking and cycling tracks nearby.
205 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Huka Falls station
205 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Beautiful falls and great walking and cycling tracks nearby.

Entertainment & Activities

Rent a paddle board, sailboat or kayak and explore the lake. Then come back to enjoy drinks at night in their restaurant above the water. (We sometimes get pizza because it's such a great atmosphere but tends to be average-tasting and pricey. Live music on Sunday nights.
69 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
331 Lake Terrace
69 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rent a paddle board, sailboat or kayak and explore the lake. Then come back to enjoy drinks at night in their restaurant above the water. (We sometimes get pizza because it's such a great atmosphere but tends to be average-tasting and pricey. Live music on Sunday nights.
Terrific local hot pools (3 minute drive from tiny house)
38 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs
State Highway 5
38 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Terrific local hot pools (3 minute drive from tiny house)
Adults only - romantic, peaceful option for hot pools (other side of town)
66 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1
66 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Adults only - romantic, peaceful option for hot pools (other side of town)
Lap and hot pool swimming - cheaper entry than other options. Pools are warm but chlorinated so great option for families with kids (safe to put heads under water). Pool and water slide hours fluctuate - best to check the website or ring for current information.
AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools
Lap and hot pool swimming - cheaper entry than other options. Pools are warm but chlorinated so great option for families with kids (safe to put heads under water). Pool and water slide hours fluctuate - best to check the website or ring for current information.
Trampoline park, bowling and mini golf. Great rainy day option.
Dropzone Entertainment Ltd
Trampoline park, bowling and mini golf. Great rainy day option.