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

Land Activities

Famous for adventure

The Lake Taupo region is famous for it’s land based adventure and its many forest, alpine and volcanic treks. The region is becoming a home for day spas and beauty treatment clinics. From experiencing a real kiwi adventure on a quad bike to walking the Tongariro Crossing there’s plenty on offer in this vibrant region. Walk the rainforests, hunt in the Kaimanawa Forest, climb the crater, and fish the famous streams. Taupo land based adventures have plenty of variety. Take a spin on the racetrack while you’re here – it's thrilling fun. Taupo has educational and cultural activites for the young and old.

All prices subject to change. Seasonal rates may apply.

Formula Challenge

Are you ready for the challenge?

Race a V8 on taupo's newly refurbished state of the art track, then climb into the cockpit of a single seater race car for some Formula style fun. Not one, but two driving adventures, combine for the ultimate day behind the wheel on the country's new premier race track.

Taupo Bungy

Awesome adventure experience

Located in the stunning volcanic Waikato River Valley, Taupo Bungy is considered one of the world’s most spectacular bungy sites. Featuring the world’s first cantilever platform and New Zealand’s first ‘splash cam’

Bushwalking

Including NZ's best one day hike

From the famous Tongariro Crossing to many scenic and lush bushwalks, this region offers a raft of stunning treks. Pick up a guide to all our bushwalks and hikes from our local i-SITE Visitor Centre.

100% Pure New Zealand Ora Garden

Taupo

A: Taupo Museum, Story Place
P: +64 7 376 0414
W: Visit website

Pure Ora Garden-Garden of Wellbeing, located at the Taupo Museum. The garden won gold at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and is based around a Maori Legend about mythical guardians of the land.

Taupo Bungy

$69 NZD - $99 NZD Taupo

A: 202 Spa Rd
P: +64 7 377 1135
F: +64 7 377 1136
F: 0800 888 408
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W: Visit website

Join thousands of jumpers from around the world that have taken the plunge with Taupo Bungy. Located just minutes from town and in the Waikato River valley upstream of Huka Falls. Special jump prices available - see www.taupobungy.com

Formula Challenge

Taupo

P: +64 7 377 0338
F: +64 7 377 4635
E: Send email
W: Visit website

The complete motorsport experience. For most people, the opportunity to drive a racing car is a distant dream. When you actually drive an F1 style “wings and slicks” Formula Challenge racing car, the experience is unforgettable.

pureORAwalks

Taupo

P: +64 21 619 075
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pureORAwalks - an informative, educational eco-cultural experience. pureORAwalks offer an insight into the spectacular scenery and historical aspects of our forests, including cultural components and track interpretation by Maori guides.

Turangi Golf Course

Turangi

A: Atirau Road
P: +64 7 386 8724
F: +64 7 386 8734
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Experience sensational golf in Turangi at the southern end of Lake Taupo. Turangi Golf Club is a glorious 18 hole public golf course that is exceptionally enjoyable to play.

Rock ‘n Ropes

Taupo

A: Karetoto Rd off of Huka Falls Rd, Taupo
P: +64 7 374 8111
F: +64 7 378 1351
F: 0800 244 508
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A Selection of unbelieveable and brilliant High Ropes course activities. An experience where groups become a team, strangers become friends and individuals come face to face with themselves.

Wairakei 9 Hole Golf Course

$10 NZD Taupo

A: State Highway 1
P: +64 7 374 8021
F: +64 7 374 8485
F: 0800 737 678
E: Send email
W: Visit website

Come and play on Wairakei Resort's own 9 Hole Golf Course. Open 7 days a week

Tukino Ski Area

Mt Ruapehu/Tongariro

P: +64 7 377 0807
F: +64 7 377 2120
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The 4WD access road turns off the desert road at a signpost about 20km north of Waiouru. It is nine kilometres to the car park and from there 4WD require chains, or it is possible to get picked up at this point.

Chris Jolly Outdoors, guided walks & hikes

Taupo

A: Taupo
P: +64 7 378 0623
F: +64 7 378 9458
F: 0800 252 628
E: Send email
W: Visit website

Chris Jolly Outdoors, guided walks & hikes

A wide range of walks offered to suit different levels of fitness. Lunches can be provided along with pick up from you motel or hotel.

Taupo Events Centre - Climbing Wall

Taupo

A: A C Baths Ave
P: +64 7 377 3600
F: +64 7 377 3609
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W: Visit website

One of NZ's largest climbing walls. Graded climbs from 11 through to 26 are constantly changed so that the challenge never ends. Qualified instructors are always on hand to offer advice and assist with techniques. Equipment hire is available.