New Zealand is known as a popular tourist destination for both thrill seekers and nature lovers. The country offers everything from relaxing hot springs and nature walks to bungee jumping and adventure sports. In the North Island, Taupo offers a perfect combination for people who want to explore, experience and unwind during their travels. Book a stay in a bed and breakfast in Taupo, and spend a week enjoying everything the lakeside town has to offer. Here is a list of our top ten suggestions:
1. Rapids Jet. Jet boating is iconic on New Zealand rivers throughout the country. Rapids Jet offers a convenient location just 15 minutes north of Taupo on Aratiatia Road, just off State Highway 5, and a thrill for the whole family.
2. Skydive Taupo. For the more adventurous thrill seeker, skydiving is the ultimate experience. Take to the skies over Taupo and plummet toward the earth with a parachute strapped to your back. Located just next to Taupo Airport off State Highway 1, it is certainly something you will never forget.
3. Chris Jolly Outdoors. If you love a weekend hunting and fishing, Chris Jolly Outdoors delivers the ultimate outdoors experience. Hire a chartered boat and head out on Lake Taupo for a day of fishing, or go hunting, hiking or biking in the surrounding forests and hillside. Get started on your outdoor adventure from their location on Rauhoto Street, at the northern point of Lake Taupo.
4. Taupo Debretts. At 76 Taupo Napier Highway, the DeBretts Spa Resort is the ultimate place to relax and unwind. The resort has thermal pools, body and beauty treatments as well as family pools. They also offer accommodation to suit all budgets if you want to stay the night.
5. Awhina Wilderness Experience. Northwest of Taupo on Bush Road and about an hour long drive the Awhina Wilderness Experience is a guided walk of Mt Titiraupenga. If you are interested in the country's natural beauty and forestry, this trek is the perfect way to spend a day.
6. Huka Prawn Park. A unique family day out. Huka Prawn Park is a water park with a twist. Feed baby prawns, visit a hatchery, walk through native New Zealand bush and fish for prawns in the ponds. If you and the kids love seafood, turn off State Highway 5 at Karetoto Road and trip to Huka Prawn Park.
7. Orakei Korako. Known as the hidden valley, this cave and thermal park is a geothermal wonder located between Taupo and Rotorua on Orakei Korako road. Access to the valley is by boat where you can explore caves, geysers and natural hot springs. A unique destination, considered the best thermal area in the country.
8. Taupo Museum. With a number of exhibitions and an interesting tour through the local history and culture, the Taupo Museum is a perfect family visit located on Story Place in the centre of Taupo.
9. Lilliput Farm. Take the whole family to this Taupo Farmland open to the public. Meet Alpaca, Donkeys, Sheep, Rabbits and Emus. An adventure for the kids on Link Road.
10. Helipro. See Taupo from the sky. Helipro has locations all over the country and gives you a new perspective on where you are staying. Travel up Mt Tongariro and get a view of the volcanoes at the top or view Lake Taupo from above; Helipro takes off from Anzac Memorial Drive.
1. Rapids Jet. Jet boating is iconic on New Zealand rivers throughout the country. Rapids Jet offers a convenient location just 15 minutes north of Taupo on Aratiatia Road, just off State Highway 5, and a thrill for the whole family.
2. Skydive Taupo. For the more adventurous thrill seeker, skydiving is the ultimate experience. Take to the skies over Taupo and plummet toward the earth with a parachute strapped to your back. Located just next to Taupo Airport off State Highway 1, it is certainly something you will never forget.
3. Chris Jolly Outdoors. If you love a weekend hunting and fishing, Chris Jolly Outdoors delivers the ultimate outdoors experience. Hire a chartered boat and head out on Lake Taupo for a day of fishing, or go hunting, hiking or biking in the surrounding forests and hillside. Get started on your outdoor adventure from their location on Rauhoto Street, at the northern point of Lake Taupo.
4. Taupo Debretts. At 76 Taupo Napier Highway, the DeBretts Spa Resort is the ultimate place to relax and unwind. The resort has thermal pools, body and beauty treatments as well as family pools. They also offer accommodation to suit all budgets if you want to stay the night.
5. Awhina Wilderness Experience. Northwest of Taupo on Bush Road and about an hour long drive the Awhina Wilderness Experience is a guided walk of Mt Titiraupenga. If you are interested in the country's natural beauty and forestry, this trek is the perfect way to spend a day.
6. Huka Prawn Park. A unique family day out. Huka Prawn Park is a water park with a twist. Feed baby prawns, visit a hatchery, walk through native New Zealand bush and fish for prawns in the ponds. If you and the kids love seafood, turn off State Highway 5 at Karetoto Road and trip to Huka Prawn Park.
7. Orakei Korako. Known as the hidden valley, this cave and thermal park is a geothermal wonder located between Taupo and Rotorua on Orakei Korako road. Access to the valley is by boat where you can explore caves, geysers and natural hot springs. A unique destination, considered the best thermal area in the country.
8. Taupo Museum. With a number of exhibitions and an interesting tour through the local history and culture, the Taupo Museum is a perfect family visit located on Story Place in the centre of Taupo.
9. Lilliput Farm. Take the whole family to this Taupo Farmland open to the public. Meet Alpaca, Donkeys, Sheep, Rabbits and Emus. An adventure for the kids on Link Road.
10. Helipro. See Taupo from the sky. Helipro has locations all over the country and gives you a new perspective on where you are staying. Travel up Mt Tongariro and get a view of the volcanoes at the top or view Lake Taupo from above; Helipro takes off from Anzac Memorial Drive.
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