Taupo Holiday & Tourism Guide

C258a2f0c704695eb9acc6ac0b912811
photo by Jenn Jenn
more Taupo photos »

Home to the largest lake in New Zealand, Taupo offers recreational fun for all travelers. Sightseeing alongside massive volcanoes, rafting on the rapids or just plain fishing are all possible here. Hot springs and waterfalls add to the waterside experience, while an entrancing nightlife awaits those looking to unwind after a long day of playing.

Why Real Travelers vacation in Taupo


Search for deals in Taupo:

Find hotel deals from multiple sites for the best rates

Opens one window for each offer.
Please disable pop-up blockers.
 hide check rates

Find flight deals from multiple sites for the best rates

Opens one window for each offer.
Please disable pop-up blockers.
 hide check rates

Find package deals from multiple sites for the best rates

Opens one window for each offer.
Please disable pop-up blockers.
 hide check rates

Find car deals from multiple sites for the best rates

Opens one window for each offer.
Please disable pop-up blockers.
 hide check rates

Top Rated Taupo Trips

  • Taupo

    Taupo | Mar 17 07'

    by Adria a real traveler from Washington, on vacation in Taupo

    Well I seem to have started a trend here in the north island....I started out from Wellington at 8:00 AM and I was supposed to arrive in Taupo arou... Continue reading »

  • Taupo

    Taupo | Jan 25 07'

    by vincentvega a 30 year old male from Dublin, on vacation in Taupo

    "Taupo - home to the world's largest crater lake.."

    We arrived into Taupo with our rented car on empty for the past 100 and so kilometres (very economical). After much needed petrol we drove out to T... Continue reading »

  • mount doom and a skydive

    mount doom and a skydive | Mar 01 07'

    by Sal Paradise a male from London, on vacation in Taupo

    "...i told him to straighten up or i'd chunder in his face"

    Lake Taupo is the biggest lake in NZ and Taupo is the town nestling on its shores. The hostel i was staying in was full of triathletes in town for... Continue reading »

  • Adrenaline junkies...!

    Adrenaline junkies...! | Oct 02 06'

    by Amyn & Yaz a 32 year old traveling as a couple, on vacation in Taupo

    So, for the past couple of day we had been looking into doing a skydive, but the weather was pretty poor, and so we had decided to skip it and mayb... Continue reading »

  • OH MY GOD!

    OH MY GOD! | Mar 08 06'

    by Jenn Jenn a 34 year old female traveling as a couple from Bath, on vacation in Taupo

    I jumped out of an airoplane at 12,000 feet!WOW! This has to be the most amazing experience of my life! A tandem skydive over the beautiful Lake Ta... Continue reading »

See more Taupo trips »