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Lake Taupo New Zealand,
Official Website of Destination Lake Taupo.

Nightlife

funky bars and quirky food 

The Lake Taupo region is full of funky bars. Choose an Irish bar or an English pub in the heart of Taupo that serves local, english and irish beer, and has a pub grub menu to choose from. There is a sports bar, an upmarket lounge bar and a trendy boutique bar that will have resonably priced food and drink. There is a nightclub where you can boogie the night away to live music with a huge mass dancing to the beat. Its a fun town so sample the beat and the rhythm.

The hostels have bars and sometimes food, where you can meet backpackers before you go to town to experience a fun night in the bars and clubs with the locals or other tourists.

All prices subject to change. Seasonal rates may apply.

The Shed

The Shed

Geared up for a great time

A place for young  & old to gather for drinks, to dine, to watch sports, play pool, or dance the night away. The interior - contemporary & classy, but has the old flavour & features of a classic kiwi meeting place & watering hole.

Free things to do

Taupo Sunset

Plenty of fresh ideas

From the famous Huka Falls to some beautiful scenic bushwalking the Lake Taupo region has plenty to do that doesn't cost you anything but time.

Scenic Highlights

Huka Falls

World Class natural assets

Hand on heart, the Lake Taupo region is simply stunningly beautiful. Don't just take our word for it though check out our scenic highlights.

The Shed

Taupo
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18 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo
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+64 7 376 5393
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+64 7 376 5394
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The Shed is the most popular Tui Clubrooms in New Zealand, located in the Taupo’s central business district and one block away from the edges of Lake Taupo. It is a great place where young and old can gather.


Mulligan's Public House

Taupo
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17 Tongariro St, Taupo
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+64 7 3769100
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+64 7 3769100

Mulligans is a favourite haunt of fun loving locals as well as lots of travellers. Good food and great music, pool table and awesome weekly features happening. Score some Craic.


Bond Lounge Bar

Taupo
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40 Tuwharetoa St, Taupo
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+64 7 3772434

Trendy lounge bar with style - wonderful selection of drinks and platters of delicious food. Funky music and open late


Pitch

Taupo
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38-40 Tuwharetoa St. Taupo
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+64 7 378 3552

Pitch is a great bar with inside and outside seating. Food also available.


Element Bar

Taupo
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7 Tuwharetoa Street
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+64 7 377 4464
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0800 NZBASE
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Backpacker Bar and Nightclub, inhouse D.J with weekly events happening, pool table and inside outside seating.


Finn MacCuhal's Irish Pub

Taupo
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Cnr Tongariro & Tuwharetoa Streets
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+64 7 378 6165
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A great place for a Guinness, traditional pub fare, music ranging from contemporary Irish to the latest hits. Open fire or huge decks outside. - open 7 days , 9.30am - late


Lucky Lizard Bar & Grill

Taupo
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Richmond Heights Shopping Centre, Turangi
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+64 7 377 1977

A locals bar in the Richmond Heights area. Seating inside or outside.


Fairways Cafe & 19th Hole Bar

Taupo
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State Highway 1, (Bayview Wairakei Resort)
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+64 7 377 8649
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+64 7 374 8485
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0800 RESORT
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Located at the picturesque Wairakei Resort, only a short drive from Taupo township. Fairways Cafe offers delicious cafe style cuisine, superb coffee, great service and the choice of indoor or al fresco style dining.


Pub 'n' Grub

Taupo
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4 Roberts Street
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+64 7 378 0555

Pub n' grub for a just a drink and/or dine with a view of the lake. Inside or outside seating


The Groove

Taupo
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11 Tuwharetoa St, Taupo
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+64 7 378 3900

Taupos premiere Bar. The Groove is situated on the sunny side of Tuwharetoa St - look for the upstairs balcony where you can sit enjoying the sunshine and the view. Then dance the night away.