Irene And Neil's Guidebook
Food scene
One of our favourite cafes in Taupo with great view of the lake. Great variety of food at reasonable prices.
42 locals recommend
Cafe Baku
42 Roberts StOne of our favourite cafes in Taupo with great view of the lake. Great variety of food at reasonable prices.
Good cafe with amazing gift shop and tiling throughout. On trip advisor as a must do in Taupo.
70 locals recommend
L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara RdGood cafe with amazing gift shop and tiling throughout. On trip advisor as a must do in Taupo.
Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar
127 Tongariro StGood food, service and atmosphere.
Replete Cafe & Store
45 Te Heuheu StGreat food and service. Nice outdoor seating when sunny.
Dixie Browns
38 Roberts StGreat food and atmosphere for family groups and smaller groups.
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StGood food and service.
Our favourite restaurant in Taupo.
The Bistro
17 Tamamutu StFabulous food and great service.
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range RdGreat food and service.
Sightseeing
Worth a visit to see glass blowing and to buy a momento.
50 locals recommend
Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café
165 State Hwy 5Worth a visit to see glass blowing and to buy a momento.
Huka Falls station
One of the main attractions in Taupo and for free.
Worth the 20 minute trip to see the dam opening several times a day.
36 locals recommend
Aratiatia Dam
155 Rapids RdWorth the 20 minute trip to see the dam opening several times a day.
Good boat trip for all the family which visits the Māori rock carvings. Passes by our house on the hilltop.
19 locals recommend
Ernest Kemp Cruises
2 Redoubt StGood boat trip for all the family which visits the Māori rock carvings. Passes by our house on the hilltop.
Taupo Bungy
202 Spa RdA must do for the adventurous.