Why go
- Town in the North Island of New Zealand.
- 3 curated must-see attractions on record, including Huka Falls.
- Served by Taupo Airport (TUO).
History
Taupō, sometimes written as Taupo, is a town located in the central North Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the north-eastern edge of Lake Taupō, which is the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand. Taupō was constituted as a borough in 1953. It has been the seat of Taupō District Council since the council was formed in 1989.
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
Outdoor
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Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 48 Roberts Street
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00 · 34 Ruapehu Street · indianaffair.co.nz
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 19B Paora Hapi Street · spagatefish.booknorder.co.nz
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · robertharris.co.nz
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 201 Rifle Range Road · grandcentralfry.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · larte.co.nz
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · 35 Tongariro Street · kebabturka.co.nz
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Noodle, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pita, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 38 Roberts Street, Taupō, 3330 · dixiebrowns.co.nz
Breakfast, Burger, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating · 7 Gascoigne Street
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-14:30, Mo-Su 17:00-21:30
Prawns, Restaurant · Prawns restaurant · hukaprawnpark.co.nz
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Ice Cream fast food · thelanding.co.nz
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Italian, Cafe · Italian cafe
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: vegan options
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 64 Roberts Street
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 47 Ruapehu Street · masterofindia.co.nz
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-14:30
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · 37 Tuwharetoa St, Taupō · vineeatery.co.nz
Turkish, Fast Food · Turkish fast food
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa 09:30-16:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 16:00+; Fr-Su 12:00+ · 650 Lake Terrace, Taupō, 3378 · mavericksgastropub.co.nz
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-16:30 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Kokomea Village Drive
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 65 Karetoto Road · hukahoneyhive.co.nz
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo
Fast Food · fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 19 Pāora Hapi Street, Taupo, 3377 · incredibleindia.co.nz
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Airports
Taupo Airport (TUO) 5.2 km to the centre
Taupo, WKO, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air New Zealand) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Auckland, Wellington (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH) · 2 routes: Auckland*, Wellington*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Centennial Park Aerodrome 5.3 km to the centre
Taupo, WKO, NZ
Rangitaiki Airfield 32 km to the centre
BOP, NZ
Where to stay
346 Lake Terrace, Two Mile Bay, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · taupomotel.co.nz
79 Mere Road, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · baycrest.co.nz
20 Taniwha Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · finlayjacks.co.nz
64 Lake Terrace, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · ikanuitaupo.co.nz
138 Lake Terrace, Taupō 2730, New Zealand · sailstaupo.co.nz
41 Centennial Drive, Tauhara, Taupō 3378, New Zealand · laketauporesort.co.nz
14 Northcroft Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · suncourt.nz
213 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · thecove.co.nz
56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · hakahouse.com
59/61 Kaimanawa Street, Central, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · questtaupo.nz
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · twinpeakstaupo.co.nz
100 Lake Terrace, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · lakefrontlodgetaupo.co.nz
282 Lake Terrace, Two Mile Bay, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · lakeland.co.nz
310 Lake Terrace, Two Mile Bay, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · accentontaupo.com
118 Tamamutu Street, Lake Taupo, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · vrhotels.co.nz
7 Tūwharetoa Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · basedbythelake.com
216 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupō 1219, New Zealand · karakatreetaupo.co.nz
80/100 Napier Road, Hilltop, Taupō 3379, New Zealand · hilton.com
243 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · millenniumhotels.com
281 Spa Road, Tauhara, Taupō 3378, New Zealand · grandeurresort.co.nz
56 Huka Falls Road, Rangatira Park, Taupō 3351, New Zealand
225 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · sacredwaters.co.nz
60 Lake Terrace, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · acacialakeviewmoteltaupo.co.nz
134 Lake Terrace, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
63 Mere Road, Taupō 2730, New Zealand · thelakemotel.co.nz
6Taharepa Road Corner of Lake Terrace and Taharepa Road, Hilltop, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · taupothermalspa.com
303 Lake Terrace, Two Mile Bay, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · cascades.co.nz
114 Lake Terrace, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · lakesidetaupo.co.nz
3 Tītīraupenga Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · lechaletsuisse.co.nz
241 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupō 3330, New Zealand · oasistaupo.co.nz
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Taupo Airport (TUO); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TUO has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Auckland, Wellington).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Taupō, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Boat Tour
Boat Tour