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Guidebook for Taupo

Food Scene

Great setting, good coffee, art gallery onsite - good breakfasts, antipasto platters and it's licensed.
70 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara Rd
70 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Great setting, good coffee, art gallery onsite - good breakfasts, antipasto platters and it's licensed.
Only 700 metres from the apartment - perfect walking distance for a drink, a meal, or a takeaway pizza.
25 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Bay Bar and Brasserie
703 Acacia Bay Rd
25 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Only 700 metres from the apartment - perfect walking distance for a drink, a meal, or a takeaway pizza.
The closest fish and chip shop to Besley Place
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Shaynes Fresh Fish & Chip
150 Acacia Bay Rd
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The closest fish and chip shop to Besley Place
Good food, relaxed atmosphere. Book on restaurant side for intimate dinner - request your booking on the bar side, for a more relaxed evening with the same menu. Good for families. Cooks a good steak + shared plates.
48 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Plateau Bar + Eatery
64 Tūwharetoa St
48 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Good food, relaxed atmosphere. Book on restaurant side for intimate dinner - request your booking on the bar side, for a more relaxed evening with the same menu. Good for families. Cooks a good steak + shared plates.
Shared plates, a la carte menu, good cocktails and popular bar scene.,. generally great atmosphere. Would not recommend for young families.
100 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa St
100 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Shared plates, a la carte menu, good cocktails and popular bar scene.,. generally great atmosphere. Would not recommend for young families.
All day dining - breakfast/lunch/dinner - diverse menu, always consistent/reliable food. Great for families, chilled out dining. Great dessert selection, and they do takeaways.
44 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Dixie Browns
38 Roberts St
44 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
All day dining - breakfast/lunch/dinner - diverse menu, always consistent/reliable food. Great for families, chilled out dining. Great dessert selection, and they do takeaways.
Our pick for Thai food - dine in or takeaway, and it's BYO.
18 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Lotus Thai Restaurant
137 Tongariro St
18 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Our pick for Thai food - dine in or takeaway, and it's BYO.
Our pick for Indian food, it's dine in and takeaway.
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Indian Affair Restaurant & Bar
34 Ruapehu St
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Our pick for Indian food, it's dine in and takeaway.
One of our favourite spots for breakfast or lunch - great menu and cabinet selection, licensed and serve good coffee.
22 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar
127 Tongariro St
22 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
One of our favourite spots for breakfast or lunch - great menu and cabinet selection, licensed and serve good coffee.

Sightseeing

Most visited natural attraction in New Zealand - not because of the size/height, but because of the sheer force/volume of water pushed through the canyon. Spa Thermal Park to Huka Falls is a popular walk inc. swim at Spa Thermal Park. For the more ambitious (keen walkers) at Huka Falls, you can keep walking to Aratiatia Dam.
205 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Huka Falls station
205 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Most visited natural attraction in New Zealand - not because of the size/height, but because of the sheer force/volume of water pushed through the canyon. Spa Thermal Park to Huka Falls is a popular walk inc. swim at Spa Thermal Park. For the more ambitious (keen walkers) at Huka Falls, you can keep walking to Aratiatia Dam.
The iconic Maori Rock Carvings in Mine Bay are only accessible by boat. You can kayak to the carvings (Taupo Kayaking Adventures or Canoe & Kayak), or take a scenic cruise - by charter or scenic cruise boat or yacht (Sail Barbary highly recommended). Take a fishing charter and add it to the experience of catching a Taupo trout!
30 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings
Mine Bay
30 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The iconic Maori Rock Carvings in Mine Bay are only accessible by boat. You can kayak to the carvings (Taupo Kayaking Adventures or Canoe & Kayak), or take a scenic cruise - by charter or scenic cruise boat or yacht (Sail Barbary highly recommended). Take a fishing charter and add it to the experience of catching a Taupo trout!
See Taupo from the skies! From a peek of the lake to seeing the Central Plateau mountains from above - get a birds eye view of Taupo, Rotorua, and White Island with packages to suit everybody.
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Taupo's Floatplane
Redoubt Street
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
See Taupo from the skies! From a peek of the lake to seeing the Central Plateau mountains from above - get a birds eye view of Taupo, Rotorua, and White Island with packages to suit everybody.

Parks & Nature

Great spot for families. Children's playground, Rotary train ride ($2), giant chess game, Superloo (toilets/showers/changing facility). Extends to north domain for events, fairs etc - neighbouring Taupo Museum and the Rose Gardens. Great for chilling out with the kids, picnics etc.
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Tongariro Street
Great spot for families. Children's playground, Rotary train ride ($2), giant chess game, Superloo (toilets/showers/changing facility). Extends to north domain for events, fairs etc - neighbouring Taupo Museum and the Rose Gardens. Great for chilling out with the kids, picnics etc.
Park, walking area, walking and MTB track to the Huka Falls. Home to Otuhumeke Stream (natural hot water stream flowing into the Waikato River) - free swimming area with change facilities. Just make sure car is locked in car park. Has just undergone massive refurbishment.
54 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Spa Thermal Park
54 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Park, walking area, walking and MTB track to the Huka Falls. Home to Otuhumeke Stream (natural hot water stream flowing into the Waikato River) - free swimming area with change facilities. Just make sure car is locked in car park. Has just undergone massive refurbishment.
At the end of Te Kopua Street is Te Kopua Reserve. Our in-house Acacia Bay map shows a walking track down to a private beach area and great swimming spot. Typically saved for the locals... we've let our guests know about it because the main Acacia Bay beach can sometimes get a little crowded. No kids? Swim here.
Te Kopua Street
Te Kopua Street
At the end of Te Kopua Street is Te Kopua Reserve. Our in-house Acacia Bay map shows a walking track down to a private beach area and great swimming spot. Typically saved for the locals... we've let our guests know about it because the main Acacia Bay beach can sometimes get a little crowded. No kids? Swim here.

Entertainment & Activities

Natural thermal pools in stunning setting and NO KIDS ALLOWED! It's not only relaxing and peaceful, the waters are healing and therapeutic. You can also experience Maori massage, a geothermal walk etc... but the pools are a must!
66 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1
66 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Natural thermal pools in stunning setting and NO KIDS ALLOWED! It's not only relaxing and peaceful, the waters are healing and therapeutic. You can also experience Maori massage, a geothermal walk etc... but the pools are a must!
Jet boat the Aratiatia rapids! The best jet boat ride in Taupo.
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Rapids Jet
Nga Awa Purua Road
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Jet boat the Aratiatia rapids! The best jet boat ride in Taupo.
Sightsee the Huka Falls and get the best photos possible on this scenic cruise - chilled out, great commentary and view of native bush and wild/birdlife.
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Huka Falls River Cruise
Aratiatia Road
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Sightsee the Huka Falls and get the best photos possible on this scenic cruise - chilled out, great commentary and view of native bush and wild/birdlife.
Every Saturday - either at Riverside Park (Redoubt St) or sometimes on the lakefront at Northcroft Domain. A variety of stalls/crafts for sale etc, but we go for the food! Check out Volcanic Coffee!, the Smoke Pit (smoked pork!), Mussel Fritters!, the Crepe van!, Churros!, and most definitely Bamos! (the empanada van)!!
29 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Taupo Market
95 Te Heuheu Street
29 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Every Saturday - either at Riverside Park (Redoubt St) or sometimes on the lakefront at Northcroft Domain. A variety of stalls/crafts for sale etc, but we go for the food! Check out Volcanic Coffee!, the Smoke Pit (smoked pork!), Mussel Fritters!, the Crepe van!, Churros!, and most definitely Bamos! (the empanada van)!!

Essentials

Supermarket... take the reusable bags we have supplied, otherwise you will be charged for reusable bags.
72 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Countdown Taupo
Tongariro Street
72 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Supermarket... take the reusable bags we have supplied, otherwise you will be charged for reusable bags.
Supermarket... has complimentary boxes, otherwise take the reusable bags we have supplied
74 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
PAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu St
74 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Supermarket... has complimentary boxes, otherwise take the reusable bags we have supplied
The closest liquor store to the apartment
Liquor King
156 Acacia Bay Road
The closest liquor store to the apartment

Shopping

Dairy/Convenience Store - has all your basics/essentials... inc. liquor (but it's limited and more expensive than supermarket or liquor store)
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Acacia Bay Store
701 Acacia Bay Rd
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Dairy/Convenience Store - has all your basics/essentials... inc. liquor (but it's limited and more expensive than supermarket or liquor store)