What to do in and around Kinloch / Taupo

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What to do in and around Kinloch / Taupo

Food Scene

Taupo offers a variety of exceptional dining options from lakefront fast food to sit down a la carte. Our favourite local haunts are Embra, Vine, Volcanic cafe and The Brantry Restaurant.
41 locals recommend
The Bistro
17 Tamamutu St
41 locals recommend
70 locals recommend
L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara Rd
70 locals recommend
100 locals recommend
Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa St
100 locals recommend
Exceptional food - off the beaten track and one of our favourite restaurants in Taupo.
57 locals recommend
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range Rd
57 locals recommend
Exceptional food - off the beaten track and one of our favourite restaurants in Taupo.
Top Eatery in Taupo
Embra
Top Eatery in Taupo

Sightseeing

New Zealand’s most impressive and most visited natural attraction - Essential to see
205 locals recommend
Huka Falls station
205 locals recommend
New Zealand’s most impressive and most visited natural attraction - Essential to see
Exceptional nature at its best. Release times 10am, 12pm and 2pm
36 locals recommend
Aratiatia Dam
155 Rapids Rd
36 locals recommend
Exceptional nature at its best. Release times 10am, 12pm and 2pm
Beautiful lakeside village with world class golf course and stunning marina. The beach is a popular spot for holiday sun bathers and swimmers in the lake.
13 locals recommend
Kinloch
13 locals recommend
Beautiful lakeside village with world class golf course and stunning marina. The beach is a popular spot for holiday sun bathers and swimmers in the lake.
Stunningly beautiful palate of multi coloured mineral pools and bubbling mud ! A two hour walk in a stunning location only located 25 minutes from Taupo or Kinloch.
38 locals recommend
Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave
494 Orākei Kōrako Rd
38 locals recommend
Stunningly beautiful palate of multi coloured mineral pools and bubbling mud ! A two hour walk in a stunning location only located 25 minutes from Taupo or Kinloch.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the top one day walks in New Zealand.
Mount Tongariro
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the top one day walks in New Zealand.

Entertainment & Activities

Some of the worlds finest boating and trout fishing on Lake Taupo
51 locals recommend
Lake Taupo
Lake Terrace
51 locals recommend
Some of the worlds finest boating and trout fishing on Lake Taupo
Great operators for sightseeing of fishing on the lake.
22 locals recommend
Chris Jolly Outdoors
Redoubt Street
22 locals recommend
Great operators for sightseeing of fishing on the lake.
Fantastic here with spa facilities as well as hot pools - great for a few hours rest and relaxation !
66 locals recommend
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1
66 locals recommend
Fantastic here with spa facilities as well as hot pools - great for a few hours rest and relaxation !
Great operator with thrills of 12,15 or 18,000 foot jump !
19 locals recommend
Skydive Taupo
19 locals recommend
Great operator with thrills of 12,15 or 18,000 foot jump !
Bungy anyone ??!!
63 locals recommend
Taupo Bungy
202 Spa Rd
63 locals recommend
Bungy anyone ??!!
Superb way to check out the Huka Falls but comes with a 30 minute jet boat ride up and down the river (with some spins). Thrill seekers paradise !
25 locals recommend
Hukafalls Jet Taupo
200 Karetoto Rd
25 locals recommend
Superb way to check out the Huka Falls but comes with a 30 minute jet boat ride up and down the river (with some spins). Thrill seekers paradise !
Only 20 minutes from Taupo, try out the Squeeze - our favourite ride / experience !
New Zealand RiverJet
1 Tutukau Rd
Only 20 minutes from Taupo, try out the Squeeze - our favourite ride / experience !
Chris is a legend of fishing these waters - comes highly recommended for fly fishing and lake experiences !
Chris Brennan Fly Fishing
174 Rifle Range Rd
Chris is a legend of fishing these waters - comes highly recommended for fly fishing and lake experiences !
Guests have thoroughly enjoyed Kelvin and his humour / expertise. Uses supressed guns, so no recoil. Exceptional fun ! Who is the best clay breaker in your group ?
Clay Break Taupo
1134 Poihipi Rd
Guests have thoroughly enjoyed Kelvin and his humour / expertise. Uses supressed guns, so no recoil. Exceptional fun ! Who is the best clay breaker in your group ?
Top 5 Golf Course in New Zealand
11 locals recommend
Kinloch Golf Club
93 Kinloch Rd
11 locals recommend
Top 5 Golf Course in New Zealand
Top Golf Course in the area
10 locals recommend
Wairakei International Golf Course
Wairakei Drive
10 locals recommend
Top Golf Course in the area

Arts & Culture

Great glass sculpturing and glassblowing studio
50 locals recommend
Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café
165 State Hwy 5
50 locals recommend
Great glass sculpturing and glassblowing studio
Pretty little museum displaying all the local history as well as recreation of Chelsea Flower Show Gold Ora garden.
55 locals recommend
Taupo Museum
4 Story Pl
55 locals recommend
Pretty little museum displaying all the local history as well as recreation of Chelsea Flower Show Gold Ora garden.

Essentials

Supermarket
72 locals recommend
Countdown Taupo
Tongariro Street
72 locals recommend
Supermarket
Excellent gourmet condiments / wines
13 locals recommend
Scenic Cellars @ The Merchant of Taupo
114 Spa Rd
13 locals recommend
Excellent gourmet condiments / wines
Excellent place to buy meats in Taupo
M 21 Meats
26Parohape street
Excellent place to buy meats in Taupo

Shopping

Excellent for wool items
9 locals recommend
Woolshed (NZ) Ltd
45 Pāora Hapi St
9 locals recommend
Excellent for wool items