Micah’s Taupo guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning and powerful waterfall. Easy walks in and around the area.
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Huka Falls station
Stunning and powerful waterfall. Easy walks in and around the area.
Great day well spent on the lake.
You can only get there by water - kayak, jet ski or boat company. There are plenty of options to view the carvings and enjoy a day on the lake!
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Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings
Mine BayGreat day well spent on the lake.
You can only get there by water - kayak, jet ski or boat company. There are plenty of options to view the carvings and enjoy a day on the lake!
This is must do experience! Especially in winter. You can enjoy the hot pools or go for walk in the geothermal area.
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Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1This is must do experience! Especially in winter. You can enjoy the hot pools or go for walk in the geothermal area.
5 Mile Bay
5 Mile BayBest place to watch sunsets at the lake
Mount Tauhara
Hike Mt Tauhara
Activity
Hole in One Taupo
61 Lake TerraceFun family activity and right on the lake!
Spa Park Hot Pools
281 Spa RdBest FREE outdoor activity. Natural hot pools and walk.
Huka Honigstube
65 Karetoto RdA fun outing and shopping experience.
A local sensation! Drive your own doughboat on the lake while watching the sunset or enjoy an outing during the day.
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Doughboats Lake Taupo
59 Redoubt StreetA local sensation! Drive your own doughboat on the lake while watching the sunset or enjoy an outing during the day.
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo RoadHot pools
Starlight Cinema Centre
26 Horomātangi StMovies to relax or escape winter weather.
Great indoor fun for the whole family.
Bowling, Arcades, trampoline park and kid play area.
Dropzone Entertainment Ltd
650 Lake TerraceGreat indoor fun for the whole family.
Bowling, Arcades, trampoline park and kid play area.
Food scene
Dixie Browns
38 Roberts StGreat food in the heart of Taupo
One of the best kept secrets for cafes in town. Lake access. A perfect place for brunch and then a stroll along the lake.
THE COVE LAKE TAUPO
1 Lowell PlaceOne of the best kept secrets for cafes in town. Lake access. A perfect place for brunch and then a stroll along the lake.
Jolly Good Fellows
80 Lake TerracePub n grub with a view.
Pauly's Diner
3 Pāora Hapi StSomething different and yummy for the tummy!
A local favorite! A perfect place to eat, relax and enjoy a countryside view.
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L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara RdA local favorite! A perfect place to eat, relax and enjoy a countryside view.
Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar
127 Tongariro StJust down the road and a town highlight!
Suncourt Indian
19 Tamamutu StreetIndian takeaways!
My favorite Thai in town. Amazing sit in experience and yummy takeaways too.
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Suncourt sushi
19 Tamamutu StMy favorite Thai in town. Amazing sit in experience and yummy takeaways too.
The Storehouse
14 Runanga StTrendy cafe
Want a spot where you can eat and drink on the lakefront? If so, this spot is for you!
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Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
331 Lake TerraceWant a spot where you can eat and drink on the lakefront? If so, this spot is for you!
The Hub Cafe
415 Huka Falls RoadThe cafe close to Huka falls and MTB park. A good place to stop and refresh