Chris’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Mighty Waikato River flows from the Great Lake Taupo - down the river called the Waikato River. See the fabulous historic Huka Falls. Or take a walk from Spa Park to the Falls. Or take a walk from the Falls to Aratiatia Rapids. Great for all the family.
205 locals recommend
Huka Falls station
The Mighty Waikato River flows from the Great Lake Taupo - down the river called the Waikato River. See the fabulous historic Huka Falls. Or take a walk from Spa Park to the Falls. Or take a walk from the Falls to Aratiatia Rapids. Great for all the family.
Beautiful walk through natural geothermal walkway. Steam and hot mud pools boil away.... like walking on the moon?
42 locals recommend
Craters of the Moon
171 Karapiti RdBeautiful walk through natural geothermal walkway. Steam and hot mud pools boil away.... like walking on the moon?
Take a boat trip out on the lake, to the Maori rock carvings iconic to Lake Taupo. These boats are also recommended if you are wanting to get married! Great place for a wedding!
22 locals recommend
Chris Jolly Outdoors
Redoubt StreetTake a boat trip out on the lake, to the Maori rock carvings iconic to Lake Taupo. These boats are also recommended if you are wanting to get married! Great place for a wedding!
My favourite dinner places
Within walking distance from Gold on Gillies airbnb, this is a great place to chill out, have a pizza (amazing), a few drinks, listen to live music on Sunday afternoons and other advertised music jams.... Right on the lake!
69 locals recommend
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
331 Lake TerraceWithin walking distance from Gold on Gillies airbnb, this is a great place to chill out, have a pizza (amazing), a few drinks, listen to live music on Sunday afternoons and other advertised music jams.... Right on the lake!
Mole & Chicken Restaurant Cafe & Bar
40 Taharepa RdVine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StHot Mineral Pools
Hot thermal pools
Most amazing soak in thermal mineral hot pools. Great for tired aching muscels. Very healing. You will feel amazing after your swim!
66 locals recommend
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Most amazing soak in thermal mineral hot pools. Great for tired aching muscels. Very healing. You will feel amazing after your swim!
Golf course and Wildlife Sanctury
Amazing Golf course - you must experience! Golf Course and Wild Life Sanctuary. World class!
10 locals recommend
Wairakei International Golf Course
Wairakei DriveAmazing Golf course - you must experience! Golf Course and Wild Life Sanctuary. World class!
Sports adventure
The BEST Bungy jump in NZ. Jump down over the great Mighty Waikato River. Stunning views, crystal clear water below. You can even be "dipped" in the river.
If not Bungy, do the Swing.
63 locals recommend
Taupo Bungy
202 Spa RdThe BEST Bungy jump in NZ. Jump down over the great Mighty Waikato River. Stunning views, crystal clear water below. You can even be "dipped" in the river.
If not Bungy, do the Swing.
Do a Skydive with Taupo's BEST! I have done a 15000ft jump and it was AMAZING. Views are spectacular across the lake and mountains all the way to Mt Taranaki on a fine day.
A must do in Taupo!
20 locals recommend
Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Anzac Memorial DriveDo a Skydive with Taupo's BEST! I have done a 15000ft jump and it was AMAZING. Views are spectacular across the lake and mountains all the way to Mt Taranaki on a fine day.
A must do in Taupo!
Just beautiful.. this parasail on the Great Lake Taupo is spectacular! Pristine crystal clear water, views of the mountains (a bit of snow even in the summer). This activity is for everyone! I've done it, and loved it!
14 locals recommend
Big Sky Parasail Ltd.
Just beautiful.. this parasail on the Great Lake Taupo is spectacular! Pristine crystal clear water, views of the mountains (a bit of snow even in the summer). This activity is for everyone! I've done it, and loved it!
Great mountain bike trails, for all abilities. Highly recommended.
14 locals recommend
Craters of the Moon Mountain Bike Trails
Poihipi RoadGreat mountain bike trails, for all abilities. Highly recommended.