Kirstin’s guidebook

Kirstin
Kirstin’s guidebook

Food scene

Great service, fresh, delicious food with a view of the lake from Taupo town center.
Great pizza's, fun bar, hires Kayaks, SUP's and sailing boats. Best spot to watch the sun go down
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Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
331 Lake Terrace
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Great pizza's, fun bar, hires Kayaks, SUP's and sailing boats. Best spot to watch the sun go down
Great cafe that is easy to bike to from our place
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Espresso Cove
1 Lowell Pl
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Great cafe that is easy to bike to from our place
Taupo's pick of restaurants, Fabulous food, wine and service
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The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range Rd
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Taupo's pick of restaurants, Fabulous food, wine and service
Great pub with lovely outdoor seating under the trees. Tasty good pub food with a nice relaxed atmosphere.
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Ploughmans Restaurant
45 Charles Cres
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Great pub with lovely outdoor seating under the trees. Tasty good pub food with a nice relaxed atmosphere.
Best chips around and great veggie burgers too. Just around the corner beside the liquor shop.
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Fishy Business
32 Richmond Ave
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Best chips around and great veggie burgers too. Just around the corner beside the liquor shop.
Handy wine shop just around the corner from our place.
Richmond Liquor Centre
32 Richmond Ave
Handy wine shop just around the corner from our place.
A diverse market with locally grown produce, baked goods and loads of arts, crafts, and clothing. Check out Constable corner for delicious fresh bread and goodies. The market is open from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday.
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The Taupo Market
95 Te Heuheu Street
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A diverse market with locally grown produce, baked goods and loads of arts, crafts, and clothing. Check out Constable corner for delicious fresh bread and goodies. The market is open from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday.
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Cafe Baku
42 Roberts St
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Great coffee and food. Wonderful little deli/ homewares shop too
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Replete Cafe & Store
45 Te Heuheu St
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Great coffee and food. Wonderful little deli/ homewares shop too
Great food, service, and ambiance. Best eatery in Taupo but you will need to book a week in advance.
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Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa St
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Great food, service, and ambiance. Best eatery in Taupo but you will need to book a week in advance.
Great pub, a lively atmosphere, and great food.
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Mole & Chicken Restaurant Cafe & Bar
40 Taharepa Rd
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Great pub, a lively atmosphere, and great food.

Sightseeing

Across the road is the walking path into the Botanical gardens, if you follow the path to the top of the hill then turn right when you hit the sealed road. ( 10-15 min walk) Walk along the road past the seat and about 1 min later you will see the path on your right which meanders through the fern gardens.( 10-15 min) All the paths are good quality and all weather. At the end you can either turn left back into the gardens, turn right and walk back down beside Shepherd Rd or turn around and walk back the way you came. If at any point you get lost there is a loop road which will take you back to Shepherd rd ( full walk around the road would be approx 30mins) To bike around the gardens come out of our driveway and turn right. Pedal up the hill and the entrance to the gardens is on the corner on your left. Bike up the driveway up and follow road signs. ( 10 min approx.) There is a wonderful view of the lake at the first seat and spectacular views of the mountains from the second seat and the memorial park has beautiful old trees and picnic tables.
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Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
Shepherd Road
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Across the road is the walking path into the Botanical gardens, if you follow the path to the top of the hill then turn right when you hit the sealed road. ( 10-15 min walk) Walk along the road past the seat and about 1 min later you will see the path on your right which meanders through the fern gardens.( 10-15 min) All the paths are good quality and all weather. At the end you can either turn left back into the gardens, turn right and walk back down beside Shepherd Rd or turn around and walk back the way you came. If at any point you get lost there is a loop road which will take you back to Shepherd rd ( full walk around the road would be approx 30mins) To bike around the gardens come out of our driveway and turn right. Pedal up the hill and the entrance to the gardens is on the corner on your left. Bike up the driveway up and follow road signs. ( 10 min approx.) There is a wonderful view of the lake at the first seat and spectacular views of the mountains from the second seat and the memorial park has beautiful old trees and picnic tables.
To bike to the lake turn left out of our driveway and head down Shepherd rd. Turn left and at the end of “Manuel’s” hotel, you will link into the path around the lake. If you go left you will ride past the “Two mile yacht club” which serves coffee and muffins or pizza’s and a full bar. If you continue past the yacht club the path joins the “Lions Walk”. This path is fully sealed and has breath taking views all along the lake front and of the mountains. You can bike along here for a decent ride approx. 30mins. If you wish to bike towards town at the end of Shepherd rd turn left and at the end of “Manuel’s” hotel turn right to link into the path. You will bike past Wholesome café which has super views of the lake and mountains and serves great breakfast or lunch. It has a small sign out on the path saying “are you thirsty” You will bike past the beaches which have thermal springs and as you get nearer to town the springs get hotter. To bike to town takes approx 15 mins.
Taupo Lakefront Reserve
72 Lake Terrace
To bike to the lake turn left out of our driveway and head down Shepherd rd. Turn left and at the end of “Manuel’s” hotel, you will link into the path around the lake. If you go left you will ride past the “Two mile yacht club” which serves coffee and muffins or pizza’s and a full bar. If you continue past the yacht club the path joins the “Lions Walk”. This path is fully sealed and has breath taking views all along the lake front and of the mountains. You can bike along here for a decent ride approx. 30mins. If you wish to bike towards town at the end of Shepherd rd turn left and at the end of “Manuel’s” hotel turn right to link into the path. You will bike past Wholesome café which has super views of the lake and mountains and serves great breakfast or lunch. It has a small sign out on the path saying “are you thirsty” You will bike past the beaches which have thermal springs and as you get nearer to town the springs get hotter. To bike to town takes approx 15 mins.
Fabulous walk up the mountain. All pathed but can be muddy in winter. Spectacular views for the top. Takes approx 3 hours there and back.
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Mount Tauhara
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Fabulous walk up the mountain. All pathed but can be muddy in winter. Spectacular views for the top. Takes approx 3 hours there and back.
Offers wonderful sailing trips across the lake on an eco sailing yacht. Electric engine so if no wind you still have a peaceful day on the lake.
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Sail Barbary
10 Redoubt St
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Offers wonderful sailing trips across the lake on an eco sailing yacht. Electric engine so if no wind you still have a peaceful day on the lake.
Adults only hot pools, with different pools at varying temperatures. Just as you drive out of Taupo heading towards Rotorua. Straight after the BP petrol station.
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Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1
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Adults only hot pools, with different pools at varying temperatures. Just as you drive out of Taupo heading towards Rotorua. Straight after the BP petrol station.