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stevemt Says: Some of the world's best trout fishing can be found in the Taupo District. Licences are required to fish and can be obtained from the Department of Conservation, the tourist information offices or various fishing and retail outlets. Driving round the lakes and over the...
stevemt Says: This is always a good place to visit. Its interesting and very photographic.
stevemt Says: This is worth a visit as many people have not had the chance to visit a geothermal area like this
stevemt Says: Just south of Taupo on the road to Hawkes Bay is the DeBretts hotel. There are hot springs here that are great to relax at
stevemt Says: Take a trip to Mt Ruapahu and enjoy the ski fields, they are great.You can visit the Chateau here at the same time.The Skifield is called Whakapapa.
salisbury3933 Says: We enjoyed our tour of the Prawn farm, but to be honest, the tour is a little pricy at $15, given that you only get one complementary prawn at the end of the tour. I did enjoy the tour, but I was tempted to put it in the tourist trap section.This facility was set up some...
salisbury3933 Says: This is an interesting place to learn about the volatile central North Island area, and its history of eruptions and earthquakes. There's not a lot to it, but it's still interesting. Worth a look for 40 minutes or so.
kiwi Says: Health spa facility, plenty to select from.Private spa pools as well as openair public pools and fun Dragon slide for the kids.Family changing rooms for mums and kids, and $1 lockers for putting valuables like cameras and car keys etc.Also a massage facility here too.
1 Review and 83 Opinions We arrived and were greeted by really nice, professional frontdesk staff and immediately felt...
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
1 Review and 26 Opinions We didn't spend a lot of time here other than to sleep, but it looks like not too bad a place for...
kiwi Says: Sit and enjoy the beautiful view of the Lake across the road, and if the weather is right you can see lovely Mt Ruapehu down the bottom of the Lake.The mountain looks lovely in the winter, covered in snow.** now called Waterside Restaurant and bar** - new review coming.
Prawn farm: Prawns, Prawns and more Prawns
salisbury3933 Says: This restaurant is attached to the prawn farm, and there are no prizes for guessing what this restaurant's specialty is. It's good, but not cheap.
Chill restaurant and bar: Good steaks!
salisbury3933 Says: We enjoyed the service and the food here, with the steaks being really quite excellent. It's next to the Suncourt motor lodge, and the food is of a high quality. It is a little expensive, but it's worth it.
Take A Break Café: Room to relax especially in cold weather.
kiwi Says: This Café is situated in the middle of the main shopping area, and although not outwardly stunning, I found it to have many attributes worthy of recommendation.Venture down the back part of the café and you will find more room, with lounge-like features. Taupo services the...
Villino Restaurant and Café.: Fancy a bit of Italian food?
kiwi Says: The food is Italian of course. The ambience is rustic with charm, and summertime sees the tables spill out onto the footpath. You almost feel like you are in Europe, but also reminded you are in Taupo, New Zealand, South Pacific. paradise!
Honey Hive: Honey and Fruit wines
salisbury3933 Says: The Honey Hive offers all kinds of honey products as well as fruit wines, and offers free tasting. I must have tried about ten different varieties. Well worth a look.
Kura Gallery: Quality local art.
kiwi Says: This shop is great for contemporary ethnic art. The items here are very attractive and authentic, and of very high quality. I like the jewellery, but you can find wall hangings, art, and all sorts of items for around the house.I highly recommend this shop. Well the good...
Woolworths Supermarket: Great place to buy food supplies.
kiwi Says: Everyone needs a supermarket for supplies, whatever they may be. This is a very interesting shop. Lots of variety and best of all, open 7 days a week 6.00am until midnight. Food, and most personal supplies for travellers. In fact because of the international population of...
kiwi Says: State Highway One goes right through the main part of town, and you can experience traffic delays here. Generally it's not for too long, as it's only a small town. Taupo hosts many popular events and often during these the traffic numbers increase greatly as it does during...
Alternative to Rotorua - Orakei Korako
kakapo Says: An alternative to Rotorua is the “Hidden Valley” Orakei Korako, about 30 minutes drive north of Taupo town.It truly is a hidden valley, the drive from Taupo taking you through rolling paddocks replete with sheep and deer farms, to a small valley. There is a visitor’s center/...
salisbury3933 Says: Quite spectacular are the Huka Falls. A must for anyone visiting Taupo.The Waikato river passes through a very narrow passage, meaning the volume of water going down the falls is quite remarkable.
Call at the Information Office.
kiwi Says: Always visit the Information Office of a town. Plenty of brochures, and information to be obtained in this office, and very good staff to ask personal questions.They can book you on the local activities, such as bungy jumping or jet boating. Or simply point you in the...
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The Honey Hive offers all kinds of honey products as well as fruit wines, and offers free tasting. I must have tried about ten different varieties. Well worth a...
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Taupo - it's fun all year round.
Taupo is a town beside the lake's edge and situated in the middle of the North Island. Mostly a holiday town, it has a growing permanent population. This is a place that New Zealanders use as a...
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I've been to Taupo plenty of times over the years, many times just passing through on my way North or South. Still, it's a nice place to stop and do things, and you can easily spend a couple of days...
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Lake Taupo is an active volcano, yes it still smoulders but has not erupted for some time. The town of Taupo is on the lake shore. Taupo is a big holiday destination and tourist spot in New Zealand...
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