Guidebook for Taupo
Food Scene
Great setting, good coffee, art gallery onsite - good breakfasts, antipasto platters and it's licensed.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara RdGreat setting, good coffee, art gallery onsite - good breakfasts, antipasto platters and it's licensed.
Only 700 metres from the apartment - perfect walking distance for a drink, a meal, or a takeaway pizza.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bay Bar and Brasserie
703 Acacia Bay RdOnly 700 metres from the apartment - perfect walking distance for a drink, a meal, or a takeaway pizza.
The closest fish and chip shop to Besley Place
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shaynes Fresh Fish & Chip
150 Acacia Bay RdThe closest fish and chip shop to Besley Place
Good food, relaxed atmosphere.
Book on restaurant side for intimate dinner - request your booking on the bar side, for a more relaxed evening with the same menu. Good for families. Cooks a good steak + shared plates.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plateau Bar + Eatery
64 Tūwharetoa StGood food, relaxed atmosphere.
Book on restaurant side for intimate dinner - request your booking on the bar side, for a more relaxed evening with the same menu. Good for families. Cooks a good steak + shared plates.
Shared plates, a la carte menu, good cocktails and popular bar scene.,. generally great atmosphere. Would not recommend for young families.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StShared plates, a la carte menu, good cocktails and popular bar scene.,. generally great atmosphere. Would not recommend for young families.
All day dining - breakfast/lunch/dinner - diverse menu, always consistent/reliable food. Great for families, chilled out dining. Great dessert selection, and they do takeaways.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dixie Browns
38 Roberts StAll day dining - breakfast/lunch/dinner - diverse menu, always consistent/reliable food. Great for families, chilled out dining. Great dessert selection, and they do takeaways.
Our pick for Thai food - dine in or takeaway, and it's BYO.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lotus Thai Restaurant
137 Tongariro StOur pick for Thai food - dine in or takeaway, and it's BYO.
Our pick for Indian food, it's dine in and takeaway.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indian Affair Restaurant & Bar
34 Ruapehu StOur pick for Indian food, it's dine in and takeaway.
One of our favourite spots for breakfast or lunch - great menu and cabinet selection, licensed and serve good coffee.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar
127 Tongariro StOne of our favourite spots for breakfast or lunch - great menu and cabinet selection, licensed and serve good coffee.
Sightseeing
Most visited natural attraction in New Zealand - not because of the size/height, but because of the sheer force/volume of water pushed through the canyon.
Spa Thermal Park to Huka Falls is a popular walk inc. swim at Spa Thermal Park. For the more ambitious (keen walkers) at Huka Falls, you can keep walking to Aratiatia Dam.
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huka Falls station
Most visited natural attraction in New Zealand - not because of the size/height, but because of the sheer force/volume of water pushed through the canyon.
Spa Thermal Park to Huka Falls is a popular walk inc. swim at Spa Thermal Park. For the more ambitious (keen walkers) at Huka Falls, you can keep walking to Aratiatia Dam.
The iconic Maori Rock Carvings in Mine Bay are only accessible by boat. You can kayak to the carvings (Taupo Kayaking Adventures or Canoe & Kayak), or take a scenic cruise - by charter or scenic cruise boat or yacht (Sail Barbary highly recommended). Take a fishing charter and add it to the experience of catching a Taupo trout!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings
Mine BayThe iconic Maori Rock Carvings in Mine Bay are only accessible by boat. You can kayak to the carvings (Taupo Kayaking Adventures or Canoe & Kayak), or take a scenic cruise - by charter or scenic cruise boat or yacht (Sail Barbary highly recommended). Take a fishing charter and add it to the experience of catching a Taupo trout!
See Taupo from the skies! From a peek of the lake to seeing the Central Plateau mountains from above - get a birds eye view of Taupo, Rotorua, and White Island with packages to suit everybody.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taupo's Floatplane
Redoubt StreetSee Taupo from the skies! From a peek of the lake to seeing the Central Plateau mountains from above - get a birds eye view of Taupo, Rotorua, and White Island with packages to suit everybody.
Parks & Nature
Great spot for families. Children's playground, Rotary train ride ($2), giant chess game, Superloo (toilets/showers/changing facility). Extends to north domain for events, fairs etc - neighbouring Taupo Museum and the Rose Gardens. Great for chilling out with the kids, picnics etc.
Tongariro North Domain
Tongariro StreetGreat spot for families. Children's playground, Rotary train ride ($2), giant chess game, Superloo (toilets/showers/changing facility). Extends to north domain for events, fairs etc - neighbouring Taupo Museum and the Rose Gardens. Great for chilling out with the kids, picnics etc.
Park, walking area, walking and MTB track to the Huka Falls. Home to Otuhumeke Stream (natural hot water stream flowing into the Waikato River) - free swimming area with change facilities. Just make sure car is locked in car park. Has just undergone massive refurbishment.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spa Thermal Park
Park, walking area, walking and MTB track to the Huka Falls. Home to Otuhumeke Stream (natural hot water stream flowing into the Waikato River) - free swimming area with change facilities. Just make sure car is locked in car park. Has just undergone massive refurbishment.
At the end of Te Kopua Street is Te Kopua Reserve. Our in-house Acacia Bay map shows a walking track down to a private beach area and great swimming spot. Typically saved for the locals... we've let our guests know about it because the main Acacia Bay beach can sometimes get a little crowded. No kids? Swim here.
Te Kopua Street
Te Kopua StreetAt the end of Te Kopua Street is Te Kopua Reserve. Our in-house Acacia Bay map shows a walking track down to a private beach area and great swimming spot. Typically saved for the locals... we've let our guests know about it because the main Acacia Bay beach can sometimes get a little crowded. No kids? Swim here.
Entertainment & Activities
Natural thermal pools in stunning setting and NO KIDS ALLOWED! It's not only relaxing and peaceful, the waters are healing and therapeutic. You can also experience Maori massage, a geothermal walk etc... but the pools are a must!
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Natural thermal pools in stunning setting and NO KIDS ALLOWED! It's not only relaxing and peaceful, the waters are healing and therapeutic. You can also experience Maori massage, a geothermal walk etc... but the pools are a must!
Jet boat the Aratiatia rapids! The best jet boat ride in Taupo.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rapids Jet
Nga Awa Purua RoadJet boat the Aratiatia rapids! The best jet boat ride in Taupo.
Sightsee the Huka Falls and get the best photos possible on this scenic cruise - chilled out, great commentary and view of native bush and wild/birdlife.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huka Falls River Cruise
Aratiatia RoadSightsee the Huka Falls and get the best photos possible on this scenic cruise - chilled out, great commentary and view of native bush and wild/birdlife.
Every Saturday - either at Riverside Park (Redoubt St) or sometimes on the lakefront at Northcroft Domain. A variety of stalls/crafts for sale etc, but we go for the food! Check out Volcanic Coffee!, the Smoke Pit (smoked pork!), Mussel Fritters!, the Crepe van!, Churros!, and most definitely Bamos! (the empanada van)!!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Taupo Market
95 Te Heuheu StreetEvery Saturday - either at Riverside Park (Redoubt St) or sometimes on the lakefront at Northcroft Domain. A variety of stalls/crafts for sale etc, but we go for the food! Check out Volcanic Coffee!, the Smoke Pit (smoked pork!), Mussel Fritters!, the Crepe van!, Churros!, and most definitely Bamos! (the empanada van)!!
Essentials
Supermarket... take the reusable bags we have supplied, otherwise you will be charged for reusable bags.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Countdown Taupo
Tongariro StreetSupermarket... take the reusable bags we have supplied, otherwise you will be charged for reusable bags.
Supermarket... has complimentary boxes, otherwise take the reusable bags we have supplied
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu StSupermarket... has complimentary boxes, otherwise take the reusable bags we have supplied
Liquor King
156 Acacia Bay RoadThe closest liquor store to the apartment
Shopping
Dairy/Convenience Store - has all your basics/essentials... inc. liquor (but it's limited and more expensive than supermarket or liquor store)
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acacia Bay Store
701 Acacia Bay RdDairy/Convenience Store - has all your basics/essentials... inc. liquor (but it's limited and more expensive than supermarket or liquor store)