Guidebook for Taupo
Drinks & Nightlife
We recommend vine for after dinner drinks, cocktails and deserts. It has a beautiful decor but we do find that the dinner menu is expensive and small portions
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Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StWe recommend vine for after dinner drinks, cocktails and deserts. It has a beautiful decor but we do find that the dinner menu is expensive and small portions
The Deck
5 Tongariro StCasual bar with lots of pool tables. Great place to grab a drink and have a laugh.
Friday and Saturday nights here have live music and a DJ where the drinks keep flowing
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Finn's Bistro and Beer Garden
10 Tūwharetoa StFriday and Saturday nights here have live music and a DJ where the drinks keep flowing
SALT Bar
Great Cocktail bar
located on the lake front has a great afternoon casual vibe in the sun. If the Rugbys on you bet they will be watching!
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Pub n Grub Taupo
4 Roberts Stlocated on the lake front has a great afternoon casual vibe in the sun. If the Rugbys on you bet they will be watching!
Food Scene
Best stake you will find in Taupo! she's up there in price but our favorite place to go for a date night. Great service perfect place to wine and dine.
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The Steak House Taupo
17 Tongariro StBest stake you will find in Taupo! she's up there in price but our favorite place to go for a date night. Great service perfect place to wine and dine.
Its just down the road about a 2min walk and i right on the lake! yummy breakfast.
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Espresso Cove
1 Lowell PlIts just down the road about a 2min walk and i right on the lake! yummy breakfast.
The Lotus Thai restaurant offers Taupo residents and visitors a true Thai experience.
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Lotus Thai Restaurant
137 Tongariro StThe Lotus Thai restaurant offers Taupo residents and visitors a true Thai experience.
Pauly's Diner
3 Pāora Hapi StDo amazing Burgers! american styled.
Great for breakfast more of a local know, really funky place great coffee and breakfast.
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The Storehouse
14 Runanga StGreat for breakfast more of a local know, really funky place great coffee and breakfast.
Portofino Taupo
28 Tūwharetoa StItalian lunch and dinner.
Has great food and a range of different brews to try
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Lakehouse Taupo
10 Roberts StHas great food and a range of different brews to try
The view from this lakeside café is stunning, and they’ve managed to combine good coffee (Allpress) with epicurean delights in fine form. The extensive salad bar is worth mentioning, as are the Med Spread platter and Harissa Squid. Good food, great atmosphere and superb location!
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Cafe Baku
42 Roberts StThe view from this lakeside café is stunning, and they’ve managed to combine good coffee (Allpress) with epicurean delights in fine form. The extensive salad bar is worth mentioning, as are the Med Spread platter and Harissa Squid. Good food, great atmosphere and superb location!
Bit of a drive but can be worth it. There’s something very satisfying about eating good food while admiring beautiful local art in a garden setting. The outdoor mosaic furniture is a huge attraction at L’Arte, as is the gallery which sells the beautiful pieces of art and ceramics.
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L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara RdBit of a drive but can be worth it. There’s something very satisfying about eating good food while admiring beautiful local art in a garden setting. The outdoor mosaic furniture is a huge attraction at L’Arte, as is the gallery which sells the beautiful pieces of art and ceramics.
Great cabinet food which is healthy! also sell package and whole foods in their shop attached to the cafe .
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Replete Cafe & Store
45 Te Heuheu StGreat cabinet food which is healthy! also sell package and whole foods in their shop attached to the cafe .
Greedybread
Saint James StreetSublime Desserts, Gorgeous Breads.
Specialty Confectionery
Cakes, cakes and more cakes. They have brilliant treats donuts cupcakes cookies and specialize in cakes perfect for an occasion!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baked With Love - Cakery
11 Gascoigne StCakes, cakes and more cakes. They have brilliant treats donuts cupcakes cookies and specialize in cakes perfect for an occasion!
Parks & Nature
This is the underrated mountain in Taupo. its a 2.5 hr walk return. from the top there are spectacular views of the Forrest and the entire lake on a clear day. perfect photo opp especially at sunset in the summer or a good early morning riser walk!
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Mount Tauhara
This is the underrated mountain in Taupo. its a 2.5 hr walk return. from the top there are spectacular views of the Forrest and the entire lake on a clear day. perfect photo opp especially at sunset in the summer or a good early morning riser walk!
Very Touristy, but is free geothermal hot springs in the streams next the river. please note that if you are driving down there lock the car and make sure you leave valuables at home or hidden as the car park area is a targeted spot.
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Spa Thermal Park
Very Touristy, but is free geothermal hot springs in the streams next the river. please note that if you are driving down there lock the car and make sure you leave valuables at home or hidden as the car park area is a targeted spot.
Cráteres de la Luna
171 Karapiti RdGeothermal location
Parque Geotérmico y Cueva Orakei Korako
494 Orākei Kōrako Rdbit out of town: his is an easy, flat walk into a small rain-fed lake surrounded by tall kahikatea and rimu trees. The boardwalk snakes through the bush to the viewing platform, which provides a tranquil spot to enjoy beautiful reflections and a variety of birdlife. This track is best enjoyed after rainfall to appreciate the mirror effect of the lake; however keep in mind that heavy rain may bring the lagoon level up over the boardwalk. (20 min walk)
Waihora Lagoon
3124 Western Bay Rd bit out of town: his is an easy, flat walk into a small rain-fed lake surrounded by tall kahikatea and rimu trees. The boardwalk snakes through the bush to the viewing platform, which provides a tranquil spot to enjoy beautiful reflections and a variety of birdlife. This track is best enjoyed after rainfall to appreciate the mirror effect of the lake; however keep in mind that heavy rain may bring the lagoon level up over the boardwalk. (20 min walk)
There are numerous walkways, beautiful lake and mountain views and attractive picnic areas. Open daily until dusk. The Botanical Reserve is dog friendly. (1.5hr walk)
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Botanical Heights Drive
Botanical Heights DriveThere are numerous walkways, beautiful lake and mountain views and attractive picnic areas. Open daily until dusk. The Botanical Reserve is dog friendly. (1.5hr walk)
Sightseeing
Taupo most visited attraction! Huka Falls waterfall and walks. you can either do the full walk which can be a few hours walk along the river OR just the 15 min return to the falls and back to the car park.
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Huka Falls station
Taupo most visited attraction! Huka Falls waterfall and walks. you can either do the full walk which can be a few hours walk along the river OR just the 15 min return to the falls and back to the car park.
Essentials
Countdown Taupo
Tongariro StreetPAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu StPolished Beauty Body & Nails
Wonderful place to go for a peddie and a mannie with the girls.
Liquid Self Service Laundromats
15 Oruanui StPermaclean Drycleaners
15 Oruanui StTaupo Hospital
38 Kōtare StLife Pharmacy
37 Te Heuheu StPharmacy in the town center.
Hair & Beauty Salon, Taupo - Beauty Treatments & Wedding Styling Hair & Makeup
Cremebrulee Hair & Beauty
9 Tamamutu StreetHair & Beauty Salon, Taupo - Beauty Treatments & Wedding Styling Hair & Makeup
You can book most activities from here or get maps they have heaps of information about Taupo and the area. But its ALWAYS busy.
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Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
30 Tongariro StYou can book most activities from here or get maps they have heaps of information about Taupo and the area. But its ALWAYS busy.
Shopping
An enviable collection of pieces from local and international designers, Charlie WHO is a lifestyle and design store, constantly evolving- just as you are.
Charlie WHO
24 Te Heuheu StAn enviable collection of pieces from local and international designers, Charlie WHO is a lifestyle and design store, constantly evolving- just as you are.
Local market. Great to see what the locals have on offer. Every Saturday
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Taupo Market
95 Te Heuheu StreetLocal market. Great to see what the locals have on offer. Every Saturday
ZeaYou Gallery is a vibrant and diverse space specialising in contemporary New Zealand art, showcasing paintings, limited edition prints, cast and blown glass, bronze, sculpture and jewellery.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kura Gallery
47a Te Heuheu StZeaYou Gallery is a vibrant and diverse space specialising in contemporary New Zealand art, showcasing paintings, limited edition prints, cast and blown glass, bronze, sculpture and jewellery.
Art in the park is a weekly exhibition where local Taupo artists and craftspeople display and sell their own creations. The exhibition operates on Saturdays between 10.00am and 3.00pm (weather dependant) at the lake front.
Art In The Park
28 Roberts StArt in the park is a weekly exhibition where local Taupo artists and craftspeople display and sell their own creations. The exhibition operates on Saturdays between 10.00am and 3.00pm (weather dependant) at the lake front.
The Linen Room
Beautiful store for beautiful gifts
Arts & Culture
Really interesting & the artwork they make are very beautiful
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Lava Glass - Estudio de soplado de vidrio, jardín de esculturas, galería de arte, cafetería
165 State Hwy 5Really interesting & the artwork they make are very beautiful