Lake Taupō Tours and Activities

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Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay, Lake Taupo, is one of the must do activities when you visit the Great Lake Taupo region.
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The Grand by SkyCity

The Grand by SkyCity

5 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
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Price was NZ$637, price is now NZ$467 per person
NZ$467
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2 June - 5 June
found 23 hours ago
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Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,004 reviews)
Very nice hotel and staff were lovely. Also got room service, food arrived quickly and was fantastic quality!

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Hotel Britomart

The Hotel Britomart

5 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
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Price was NZ$875, price is now NZ$564 per person
NZ$564
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2 June - 5 June
found 23 hours ago
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Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (565 reviews)
Everyone at the Hotel Britomart were fabulous! The hotel is in a terrific location, is super clean and well appointed! The beds are comfy and the staff are very accommodating. The restaurant & bar were great and provided a relaxing atmosphere!! We would highly recommend The Hotel Britomart!!

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Tours & day trips

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Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 145 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$50 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride (Ketetahi)

Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride (Ketetahi)

Activity duration is 8 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 56 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$65 per adult
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Attractions

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Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Enchanted Sweets Forest

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Enchanted Sweets Forest

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$39 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Tour: Lake Taupo (Flexible)

Private Tour: Lake Taupo (Flexible)

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,795 per adult*
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 79 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$59 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery showing art and indigenous culture

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

4/5(38 reviews)

Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand

Taupō Hot Springs

4.5/5(133 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Taupō Hot Springs
rotorua lake

Spa Thermal Park

5/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

Spa Thermal Park
Craters of the Moon showing tranquil scenes and mist or fog

Craters of the Moon

4.5/5(152 reviews)

Experience a strange volcanic landscape where steam clouds swirl in the air and mud pools pop and boil beneath your feet.

Craters of the Moon
Huka Falls which includes a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people

Huka Falls

4.5/5(463 reviews)

Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.

Huka Falls

The Landing Lake Taupō

Enjoy an outing to The Landing Lake Taupō during your stay in Taupō.

The Landing Lake Taupō

Top Lake Taupō Hotel & Accommodation Deals

The Point Villas

The Point Villas

5 out of 5
Whakamoenga Point, Lake Taupo Taupo
The Point Villas
Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake.

Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake.

Taupō Waikato
Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake.
Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
2819 State Highway 1, RD2 Motutere Taupo
Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park
Hatepe Haven - Hatepe Holiday Home

Hatepe Haven - Hatepe Holiday Home

Hatepe Lake Taupo
Hatepe Haven - Hatepe Holiday Home
Cosy and secluded holiday home

Cosy and secluded holiday home

Hatepe Lake Taupo
Cosy and secluded holiday home
Summer and winter retreat 3 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms

Summer and winter retreat 3 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms

Hatepe Waikato
Summer and winter retreat 3 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms
Log Cabin at the Lake Enjoy the peaceful idyllic lakeside settlement of Hatepe.

Log Cabin at the Lake Enjoy the peaceful idyllic lakeside settlement of Hatepe.

Hatepe Waikato
Log Cabin at the Lake Enjoy the peaceful idyllic lakeside settlement of Hatepe.
Chalet Eiger Lodge

Chalet Eiger Lodge

5 out of 5
534 Gillespie Place Taupo Waikato
Chalet Eiger Lodge
Acacia Bay Lodge: Lakeview & Private Garden View Manor in Taupo

Acacia Bay Lodge: Lakeview & Private Garden View Manor in Taupo

Taupō Waikato
Acacia Bay Lodge: Lakeview & Private Garden View Manor in Taupo
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