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Guidebook for Taupo

Drinks & Nightlife

We recommend vine for after dinner drinks, cocktails and deserts. It has a beautiful decor but we do find that the dinner menu is expensive and small portions
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Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa St
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We recommend vine for after dinner drinks, cocktails and deserts. It has a beautiful decor but we do find that the dinner menu is expensive and small portions
Casual bar with lots of pool tables. Great place to grab a drink and have a laugh.
The Deck
5 Tongariro St
Casual bar with lots of pool tables. Great place to grab a drink and have a laugh.
Friday and Saturday nights here have live music and a DJ where the drinks keep flowing
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Finn's Bistro and Beer Garden
10 Tūwharetoa St
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Friday and Saturday nights here have live music and a DJ where the drinks keep flowing
Great Cocktail bar
SALT Bar
Great Cocktail bar
located on the lake front has a great afternoon casual vibe in the sun. If the Rugbys on you bet they will be watching!
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Pub n Grub Taupo
4 Roberts St
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located on the lake front has a great afternoon casual vibe in the sun. If the Rugbys on you bet they will be watching!

Food Scene

Best stake you will find in Taupo! she's up there in price but our favorite place to go for a date night. Great service perfect place to wine and dine.
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The Steak House Taupo
17 Tongariro St
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Best stake you will find in Taupo! she's up there in price but our favorite place to go for a date night. Great service perfect place to wine and dine.
Its just down the road about a 2min walk and i right on the lake! yummy breakfast.
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Espresso Cove
1 Lowell Pl
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Its just down the road about a 2min walk and i right on the lake! yummy breakfast.
The Lotus Thai restaurant offers Taupo residents and visitors a true Thai experience.
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Lotus Thai Restaurant
137 Tongariro St
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The Lotus Thai restaurant offers Taupo residents and visitors a true Thai experience.
Do amazing Burgers! american styled.
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Pauly's Diner
3 Pāora Hapi St
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Do amazing Burgers! american styled.
Great for breakfast more of a local know, really funky place great coffee and breakfast.
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The Storehouse
14 Runanga St
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Great for breakfast more of a local know, really funky place great coffee and breakfast.
Italian lunch and dinner.
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Portofino Taupo
28 Tūwharetoa St
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Italian lunch and dinner.
Has great food and a range of different brews to try
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Lakehouse Taupo
10 Roberts St
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Has great food and a range of different brews to try
The view from this lakeside café is stunning, and they’ve managed to combine good coffee (Allpress) with epicurean delights in fine form. The extensive salad bar is worth mentioning, as are the Med Spread platter and Harissa Squid. Good food, great atmosphere and superb location!
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Cafe Baku
42 Roberts St
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The view from this lakeside café is stunning, and they’ve managed to combine good coffee (Allpress) with epicurean delights in fine form. The extensive salad bar is worth mentioning, as are the Med Spread platter and Harissa Squid. Good food, great atmosphere and superb location!
Bit of a drive but can be worth it. There’s something very satisfying about eating good food while admiring beautiful local art in a garden setting. The outdoor mosaic furniture is a huge attraction at L’Arte, as is the gallery which sells the beautiful pieces of art and ceramics.
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L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara Rd
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Bit of a drive but can be worth it. There’s something very satisfying about eating good food while admiring beautiful local art in a garden setting. The outdoor mosaic furniture is a huge attraction at L’Arte, as is the gallery which sells the beautiful pieces of art and ceramics.
Great cabinet food which is healthy! also sell package and whole foods in their shop attached to the cafe .
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Replete Cafe & Store
45 Te Heuheu St
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Great cabinet food which is healthy! also sell package and whole foods in their shop attached to the cafe .
Sublime Desserts, Gorgeous Breads. Specialty Confectionery
Greedybread
Saint James Street
Sublime Desserts, Gorgeous Breads. Specialty Confectionery
Cakes, cakes and more cakes. They have brilliant treats donuts cupcakes cookies and specialize in cakes perfect for an occasion!
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Baked With Love - Cakery
11 Gascoigne St
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Cakes, cakes and more cakes. They have brilliant treats donuts cupcakes cookies and specialize in cakes perfect for an occasion!

Parks & Nature

This is the underrated mountain in Taupo. its a 2.5 hr walk return. from the top there are spectacular views of the Forrest and the entire lake on a clear day. perfect photo opp especially at sunset in the summer or a good early morning riser walk!
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Mount Tauhara
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This is the underrated mountain in Taupo. its a 2.5 hr walk return. from the top there are spectacular views of the Forrest and the entire lake on a clear day. perfect photo opp especially at sunset in the summer or a good early morning riser walk!
Very Touristy, but is free geothermal hot springs in the streams next the river. please note that if you are driving down there lock the car and make sure you leave valuables at home or hidden as the car park area is a targeted spot.
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Spa Thermal Park
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Very Touristy, but is free geothermal hot springs in the streams next the river. please note that if you are driving down there lock the car and make sure you leave valuables at home or hidden as the car park area is a targeted spot.
Geothermal location
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หลุมพะยูนของจันทร์
171 Karapiti Rd
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Geothermal location
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สวนธรรมชาติ Orakei Korako Geothermal & Cave
494 Orākei Kōrako Rd
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bit out of town: his is an easy, flat walk into a small rain-fed lake surrounded by tall kahikatea and rimu trees. The boardwalk snakes through the bush to the viewing platform, which provides a tranquil spot to enjoy beautiful reflections and a variety of birdlife. This track is best enjoyed after rainfall to appreciate the mirror effect of the lake; however keep in mind that heavy rain may bring the lagoon level up over the boardwalk. (20 min walk)
Waihora Lagoon
3124 Western Bay Rd
bit out of town: his is an easy, flat walk into a small rain-fed lake surrounded by tall kahikatea and rimu trees. The boardwalk snakes through the bush to the viewing platform, which provides a tranquil spot to enjoy beautiful reflections and a variety of birdlife. This track is best enjoyed after rainfall to appreciate the mirror effect of the lake; however keep in mind that heavy rain may bring the lagoon level up over the boardwalk. (20 min walk)
There are numerous walkways, beautiful lake and mountain views and attractive picnic areas. Open daily until dusk. The Botanical Reserve is dog friendly. (1.5hr walk)
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Botanical Heights Drive
Botanical Heights Drive
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There are numerous walkways, beautiful lake and mountain views and attractive picnic areas. Open daily until dusk. The Botanical Reserve is dog friendly. (1.5hr walk)

Sightseeing

Taupo most visited attraction! Huka Falls waterfall and walks. you can either do the full walk which can be a few hours walk along the river OR just the 15 min return to the falls and back to the car park.
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Huka Falls station
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Taupo most visited attraction! Huka Falls waterfall and walks. you can either do the full walk which can be a few hours walk along the river OR just the 15 min return to the falls and back to the car park.

Essentials

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Countdown Taupo
Tongariro Street
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PAK'nSAVE
131 Ruapehu St
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Wonderful place to go for a peddie and a mannie with the girls.
Polished Beauty Body & Nails
Wonderful place to go for a peddie and a mannie with the girls.
Liquid Self Service Laundromats
15 Oruanui St
Permaclean Drycleaners
15 Oruanui St
Taupo Hospital
38 Kōtare St
Pharmacy in the town center.
Life Pharmacy
37 Te Heuheu St
Pharmacy in the town center.
Hair & Beauty Salon, Taupo - Beauty Treatments & Wedding Styling Hair & Makeup
Cremebrulee Hair & Beauty
9 Tamamutu Street
Hair & Beauty Salon, Taupo - Beauty Treatments & Wedding Styling Hair & Makeup
You can book most activities from here or get maps they have heaps of information about Taupo and the area. But its ALWAYS busy.
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Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
30 Tongariro St
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You can book most activities from here or get maps they have heaps of information about Taupo and the area. But its ALWAYS busy.

Shopping

An enviable collection of pieces from local and international designers, Charlie WHO is a lifestyle and design store, constantly evolving- just as you are.
Charlie WHO
24 Te Heuheu St
An enviable collection of pieces from local and international designers, Charlie WHO is a lifestyle and design store, constantly evolving- just as you are.
Local market. Great to see what the locals have on offer. Every Saturday
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The Taupo Market
95 Te Heuheu Street
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Local market. Great to see what the locals have on offer. Every Saturday
ZeaYou Gallery is a vibrant and diverse space specialising in contemporary New Zealand art, showcasing paintings, limited edition prints, cast and blown glass, bronze, sculpture and jewellery.
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Kura Gallery
47a Te Heuheu St
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ZeaYou Gallery is a vibrant and diverse space specialising in contemporary New Zealand art, showcasing paintings, limited edition prints, cast and blown glass, bronze, sculpture and jewellery.
Art in the park is a weekly exhibition where local Taupo artists and craftspeople display and sell their own creations. The exhibition operates on Saturdays between 10.00am and 3.00pm (weather dependant) at the lake front.
Art In The Park
28 Roberts St
Art in the park is a weekly exhibition where local Taupo artists and craftspeople display and sell their own creations. The exhibition operates on Saturdays between 10.00am and 3.00pm (weather dependant) at the lake front.
Beautiful store for beautiful gifts
The Linen Room
Beautiful store for beautiful gifts

Arts & Culture

Lava Glass - สตูดิโอการเป่าแก้ว, สวนประติมากรรม, แกลเลอรีศิลป์, ร้านกาแฟ
165 State Hwy 5
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Really interesting & the artwork they make are very beautiful