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

Attractions and Tours

let us show you our region

Taupo offers a wide range of attractions and tours for all ages and interests. Take a guided scenic tour of the region including our iconic natural attractions or for some relaxed family fun. Call in to meet Shawn at the regions famous Huka Prawn Park. We have 100% pure honey, a fantastic Volcanic Activity Centre and the countries own Tongariro Trout Centre. Fantastic for both young and old. Call in and visit native New Zealand timber specialists NZ Woodcraft or take a cultural journey and visit the Taupo Museum and the famous Gold medal winning Ora Garden.

The indoor rockwall is a fabulous option in all weather along with the stunning aquatic facilities at the AC Baths. Plenty to do come rain or shine. A variety of options in all seasons.

Huka Prawn Park

Shawn

Come and visit Shawn

New Zealand’s only Prawn Park is home to Shawn the Prawn.
Participate in “Shawn’s Walk” to experience all of his activities, or dine in our stunning riverside restaurant.

Paradise Tours

Paradise Tours

Taupo's leading local tour company

Guided scenic tours of the Taupo area. Scheduled small group tours, and exclusive charters. Fascinating facts, interesting stories. Warm, friendly, "kiwi" guides. Conference transport, partner programmes, transfers

AC Baths

AC Baths

Pure Fun for all the family

Ride the hydroslide, take a dip in the thermally heated pools or relax in the outdoor environment. Fine weather, wet weather doesn't matter it's all happening at the AC Baths what ever the weather, whenever the season.

A C Baths - Taupo Events Centre

A C Baths - Taupo Events Centre

Lake Taupos premier hot thermal pools! Poolside café, private mineral pools with personal garden, 2 hydro slides, indoor/outdoor active leisure pool, indoor competition pool, outdoor training pool, sauna and covered learn to swim pool.

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+64 7 377 3600
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+64 7 377 3609
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acbaths@taupovenues.co.nz
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www.acbaths.co.nz

Huka Prawn Park

Huka Prawn Park

A “must-do”, 'Shawn’s Walk’ showcases not only a fascinating insight into the world of the prawn. Enjoy fun and relaxing activities in tranquil surroundings or dine on home grown prawns in our stunning riverside restaurant.

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+64 7 374 8474
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+64 7 374 8063
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info@prawnpark.co.nz
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www.prawnpark.co.nz

Aratiatia Rapids

At Aratiatia dam, 10km north of Taupo on the Waikato River. Water released daily: Winter (April 1 - Sep 30) 1000, 1200, 1400; Summer (Oct 1 - Mar 31) 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600.


Tongariro National Trout Centre

Tongariro National Trout Centre

Trout hatchery 5km south of Turangi operated by the Department of Conservation. Open 10am to 3pm daily.

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+64 7 386 8607
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+64 7 386 7086
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troutcentre@reap.org.nz
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www.troutcentre.org.nz

The Mighty River Six

Let Mighty River 6 put together an itinerary to give you the ultimate taste of Lake Taupo. Contact Marinus. Mighty River 6 consists of Taupos Floatplane, Jet Boating, Kiwi Charters, Taupo Quad Adventures, Distant Waters and Orakei Korako

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+64 7 348 5861
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+64 7 348 5826
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info@themightyriversix.co.nz
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www.themightyriversix.co.nz

Lilliput Farm Fun & Animal Park

Open 7 days. 10am-4pm (June 1-Sep 30); 10am-5pm (Oct 1-May 31). Animal and bird park with picnic area, garden, play huts, swings.

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+64 7 378 2114
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+64 7 378 2116
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liliput@wave.co.nz

Taupo Adventure Park

Taupo Adventure Park

Laser Tag, Quad Bikes, Maze, Giant Slide, Mini Golf, Go Karts and Animal Park. Awesome fun for groups and families. Situated 15 minutes north of Taupo on SH5. Open 9.30 am to 5pm Wednesday to Sunday (Open every day during school holidays).

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+64 7 374 8223
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+64 7 374 8223
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taupoadventurepark@xtra.co.nz
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www.taupoadventurepark.co.nz

Paradise Tours

Paradise Tours

Taupo's leading local tour company offering guided scenic tours of the top attractions in the Taupo area. Small group tours and exclusive charters(scheduled or customised). Conference transport, partners activity programmes, and transfers.

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+64 7 378 9955
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+64 7 378 8899
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info@paradisetours.co.nz
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www.paradisetours.co.nz

Taupo Puzzle World

FREE ENTRY to this amazing interactive family fun park. Get lost in our giant maze or sit and enjoy an espresso in our cafe. Drum kit, boats, trains, golf, puzzles and shopping. Heaps to do and see for all ages.

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+64 7 377 6555
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enquiries@taupopuzzleworld.com
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www.taupopuzzleworld.com

Huka Falls

Huka Falls

NZ's most visited natural attraction. 3km north of Taupo. Largest waterfall on the Waikato River

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www.doc.govt.nz

Huka Prawn Park