Guidebook for Taupo
Food Scene
Great location, right across the road from the Lake and less than a 10 min walk from the house. Visit them if you're looking for a great breakfast or lunch. They have a wide selection of cabinet food and a varied menu to suit the whole family. Our favourites are their amazing berry smoothie and Crepe Suzette!
42 locals recommend
Cafe Baku
42 Roberts StGreat location, right across the road from the Lake and less than a 10 min walk from the house. Visit them if you're looking for a great breakfast or lunch. They have a wide selection of cabinet food and a varied menu to suit the whole family. Our favourites are their amazing berry smoothie and Crepe Suzette!
If you're looking for a romantic night out or to experience Taupo's fine dining, look no further! Amazing food paired with great service makes for an amazing night out. Start your night with something from their delicious cocktail menu. Even the guys will love their espresso martinis! If you're a chocoholic then we highly recommend finishing off with the Whittaker's dark chocolate fondant, sure to satisfy even sweetest tooth!
48 locals recommend
Plateau Bar + Eatery
64 Tūwharetoa StIf you're looking for a romantic night out or to experience Taupo's fine dining, look no further! Amazing food paired with great service makes for an amazing night out. Start your night with something from their delicious cocktail menu. Even the guys will love their espresso martinis! If you're a chocoholic then we highly recommend finishing off with the Whittaker's dark chocolate fondant, sure to satisfy even sweetest tooth!
Lotus Thai Restaurant
137 Tongariro StAuthentic Thai cuisine and great service!
Lovely 'city type' cafe with homemade furniture, simple decor and good food.
29 locals recommend
The Storehouse
14 Runanga StLovely 'city type' cafe with homemade furniture, simple decor and good food.
Only 1 block away from the house, the Brantry is an iconic restaurant in Taupo if you're looking for something a little special for a romantic evening out.
57 locals recommend
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range RdOnly 1 block away from the house, the Brantry is an iconic restaurant in Taupo if you're looking for something a little special for a romantic evening out.
Zest
65 Rifle Range RdSuperbly convenient! Opening hours may vary by season.
Everything honey! A great little gift shop, information area for kids and adults alike, and a lovely cafe.
24 locals recommend
Huka Honey Hive
65 Karetoto RdEverything honey! A great little gift shop, information area for kids and adults alike, and a lovely cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Big outdoor area with a stage where they host live bands. If live bands aren't your thing, then pop inside and check out the DJ with a large dance floor and bar. An easy 10 minute walk from the house, so pass on the taxi and grab yourself an extra drink before you stroll home
16 locals recommend
Finn's Bistro and Beer Garden
10 Tūwharetoa StBig outdoor area with a stage where they host live bands. If live bands aren't your thing, then pop inside and check out the DJ with a large dance floor and bar. An easy 10 minute walk from the house, so pass on the taxi and grab yourself an extra drink before you stroll home
Everything Else
Have a soak in thermally heated silica hot pools.
Too hot for children.
66 locals recommend
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Have a soak in thermally heated silica hot pools.
Too hot for children.
Ideal for the whole family - with water park for the kids, and relaxing hot pools for adults.
38 locals recommend
Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs
State Highway 5Ideal for the whole family - with water park for the kids, and relaxing hot pools for adults.
Avis Car Rental Taupo Downtown
61 Spa RdSightseeing
Great source of information for all sorts of activities. Book on the spot.
31 locals recommend
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
30 Tongariro StGreat source of information for all sorts of activities. Book on the spot.
Huka Falls station
Famous sightseeing destination.
Getting Around
Taupo Airport
1105 Anzac Memorial DrFlights daily from Auckland and Wellington
Torpedo7
41 Tamamutu StBike Rentals
Avis Car Rental Taupo Downtown
61 Spa RdEntertainment & Activities
Safe swimming beach, close to the house. No boats are permitted to land on this stretch of beach.
Lake Terrace
Lake TerraceSafe swimming beach, close to the house. No boats are permitted to land on this stretch of beach.
Bruce Mclaren Motorsport Park
463 Broadlands RdEverything motorsport
Skydive Taupo
AC Baths and Thermal Hot Pools station