Thermal hot springs, raging rapids, crystal clear waters, beautiful walks and cycle tracks – the Taupo region has something to tempt all visitors.
Huka Falls
The power of the Huka Falls is more than a little bit awe-inspiring – making them a must visit. The thundering 11 metre high waterfall is the most visited and photographed natural attraction in New Zealand.
Thermal hot pools
No visit to Taupo is complete without a relaxing soak in one of its many hot pools. There’s a range of options to suit all tastes and budgets.
The Otumuheke Stream at Spa Park is one of the best kept thermal secrets of Taupo and provides a free hot stream that flows into the Waikato River and creates natural hot pools.
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Otumuheke Stream at Spa Park
The AC Baths features a large outdoor leisure pool with two toddler areas, two 25-metre lane pools, an indoor learn-to-swim pool, two hydroslides, a tarzan swing, four private thermal mineral pools, a sauna and a cafe. All the pools are thermally heated.
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AC Baths
Golf
The Taupo Golf Club is the only club in NZ to offer two eighteen hole golf courses. The Centennial Championship course has hosted numerous national championships providing a good golfing test, while the Tauhara Club course features relatively short, smaller greens.
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Taupo Golf Club
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon is an active geothermal field. The terrain is constantly shifting, collapsing and reforming – giving Craters of the Moon its otherworldly appearance. Craters Mountain Bike Park has a wide range of fantastic trails in the Wairakei Forest.
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Craters of the Moon
Motorsport Park
Taupo Motorsport Park is New Zealand’s Premier motorsport and driver training facility. As an international FIA category 2 race circuit and NZDRA certified drag strip it plays host to top world class motorsport events.
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Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park in Taupo
If you’re looking for more information on what to do on your stay, check out www.greatlaketaupo.com.
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