Guidebook for Taupo
Food Scene
Delicious menu with heaps of options, friendly service, and great for kids. Prices are reasonable and helpings more generous than many other local restaurants. Do ring ahead for evening meals as they book up quickly - especially on holidays and weekends.
44 residents recomanen
Dixie Browns
38 Roberts StDelicious menu with heaps of options, friendly service, and great for kids. Prices are reasonable and helpings more generous than many other local restaurants. Do ring ahead for evening meals as they book up quickly - especially on holidays and weekends.
Our favourite local dessert is Waterside's Freak-shake (over 1 L of donuts, ice cream, biscuits and more!). We actually aren't fond of their other food, so often pack a picnic lunch for the park and head there for dessert!
Waterside
3 Tongariro StOur favourite local dessert is Waterside's Freak-shake (over 1 L of donuts, ice cream, biscuits and more!). We actually aren't fond of their other food, so often pack a picnic lunch for the park and head there for dessert!
Most popular sushi spot in town - one of our daughter's favourite restaurants. Great food and service. Dining available inside or out.
10 residents recomanen
Suncourt sushi
19 Tamamutu StMost popular sushi spot in town - one of our daughter's favourite restaurants. Great food and service. Dining available inside or out.
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range RdExcellent option for formal dining
The Cozy Corner
Sustainably sourced and community focused cafe with great food and atmosphere
Parks & Nature
Stunning Views and Iconic Scenery - especially if you are a Lord of the Rings Mt Doom (Mt. Ngarahoe) fan
156 residents recomanen
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Stunning Views and Iconic Scenery - especially if you are a Lord of the Rings Mt Doom (Mt. Ngarahoe) fan
Beautiful carvings accessible by many options of boat.
30 residents recomanen
Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings
Mine BayBeautiful carvings accessible by many options of boat.
Sightseeing
Beautiful falls and great walking and cycling tracks nearby.
205 residents recomanen
Huka Falls station
Beautiful falls and great walking and cycling tracks nearby.
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a paddle board, sailboat or kayak and explore the lake. Then come back to enjoy drinks at night in their restaurant above the water. (We sometimes get pizza because it's such a great atmosphere but tends to be average-tasting and pricey. Live music on Sunday nights.
69 residents recomanen
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
331 Lake TerraceRent a paddle board, sailboat or kayak and explore the lake. Then come back to enjoy drinks at night in their restaurant above the water. (We sometimes get pizza because it's such a great atmosphere but tends to be average-tasting and pricey. Live music on Sunday nights.
Terrific local hot pools (3 minute drive from tiny house)
38 residents recomanen
Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs
State Highway 5Terrific local hot pools (3 minute drive from tiny house)
Adults only - romantic, peaceful option for hot pools (other side of town)
66 residents recomanen
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Adults only - romantic, peaceful option for hot pools (other side of town)
Lap and hot pool swimming - cheaper entry than other options. Pools are warm but chlorinated so great option for families with kids (safe to put heads under water). Pool and water slide hours fluctuate - best to check the website or ring for current information.
AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools
Lap and hot pool swimming - cheaper entry than other options. Pools are warm but chlorinated so great option for families with kids (safe to put heads under water). Pool and water slide hours fluctuate - best to check the website or ring for current information.
Dropzone Entertainment Ltd
Trampoline park, bowling and mini golf. Great rainy day option.