Jeff's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Huka Falls station
A great free activity
Huka Prawn Park
200 Karetoto RdGreat day out with activities as well as a restaurant
Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs
State Highway 5Hot pools
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Adults only hot pools
AC Baths and Thermal Hot Pools station
Family friendly
Chris Jolly Outdoors
Redoubt StreetLake Taupo
Lake TerraceWalking, biking or swimming
Huka Honey Hive
65 Karetoto RdFor honey lovers
Spa Thermal Park
Great for walking or mountain biking
Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Anzac Memorial DriveMount Tauhara
Walking up hill for sightseeing
Taupo Museum
4 Story PlWairakei International Golf Course
Wairakei DriveGolf course
Taupo Bungy
202 Spa RdAratiatia Dam
155 Rapids RdRapids Jet
Nga Awa Purua RoadAlso has a cafe
50 locals recommend
Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café
165 State Hwy 5Also has a cafe
Huka Falls River Cruise
Aratiatia RoadDoughboats Lake Taupo
59 Redoubt StreetErnest Kemp Cruises
2 Redoubt StSail Barbary
10 Redoubt StHukafalls Jet Taupo
200 Karetoto RdCraters of the Moon
171 Karapiti RdTwo Mile Bay Sailing Club
331 Lake TerraceWater sports and cafe
Food scene
L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara RdAlso has a gallery and gift shop
Upmarket dining, now also open for lunch on the weekends. Gallery upstairs
57 locals recommend
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range RdUpmarket dining, now also open for lunch on the weekends. Gallery upstairs
Pub n Grub Taupo
4 Roberts StRelaxed pub atmosphere
Spoon & Paddle
101 Te Heuheu StBody Fuel Cafe
67 Tongariro St@Siam Thai Street Food Cafe
22 Te Heuheu StSmall and cosy but popular
Sorrento - Italian Dining & Wine Bar, Taupo
42 Tūwharetoa StNice Italian
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StBar type atmosphere with tapas
Incredible India Restaurant & Bar
19 Pāora Hapi StCafe Baku
42 Roberts St