Taupo

file:Taupo banner Lake Taupo - Lake Taupo from Ferry Road, near downtown Taupo]] Taupo, also written Taupō, is a town on the northern shore of Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake, in the central North Island. It is built around the lake's outlet into the Waikato River and the nation's longest river.

It is a popular tourist destination due to its lake, boating, trout fishing, geothermal attractions, waterfalls, outdoor activities and proximity to the North Island's highest mountains.

Taupo Halal Travel Guide

The Lake Taupo area is situated on a volcanic plateau. The lake, famed for its trout fishing and boating, fills the caldera of one of the largest super-volcanoes in the world, in a still active geological region. About 26,000 years ago and the lake area was a volcano that erupted in an enormous explosion that ejected about 1,200 cubic kilometers of material, spreading it over the central North Island and forming the Volcanic Plateau. The resulting depression became Lake Taupo after it filled with water draining off the surrounding hills. It last erupted around 180 CE, reportedly turning the skies over China and Rome red.

Today, Lake Taupo is New Zealand's largest lake by area, covering 616 square kilometres. It feeds the Waikato River, New Zealand's longest, with the water to run eight hydroelectric power stations. After leaving town and the river rushes through the tourist attractions of Huka Falls and Aratiatia Rapids.

How is the Climate in Taupo

Taupo has a temperate climate with distinct seasons, mild summers, cool winters, and regular rainfall. Due to its inland location and relatively high altitude (360 m above sea level) and the climate is cooler than in other parts of the North Island and is more akin to the lower half of the South Island.

Travel to Taupo

Lake Taupo and Waikato River aerial view - Taupo and the Waikato River from the air

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Taupo

• Taupo Airport - -38.7399252, 176.0819391 8 km south of the town centre ☎ +64 7 378 7771

Air New Zealand Link operates daily Flights from Auckland, and Sounds Air has scheduled Flights from Wellington most days. The airport provides for private jets and other aircraft and is the busiest parachute drop zone in New Zealand.

Travel on a Bus in Taupo

Intercity offers coach services to Taupo several times a day from throughout the North Island. Adventure travel networks in the form of Kiwi Experience, Stray and Contiki also visit Taupo (daily in summer).

By car

Taupo is at the junction of State Highway 1 (SH 1), which runs the length of the nation, and State Highway 5 (SH 5), which runs south-east to Napier and north to Rotorua and Tirau.

Approximate distances and drive times are:

• Auckland – 275 km / 4 hrs along SH 1 (alternatively, you can leave SH 1 at Pokeno, travel along SH 2 and SH 27 via Matamata and meet back up with SH 1 at Tirau and therefore avoiding Hamilton)
• Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton – 153 km / 2 hrs along SH 1
• Rotorua – 81 km / 1 hr along SH 5
• Napier – 142 km / 2 hrs along SH 5 (there are two electric charging stations en route, but no petrol stations – if you're not driving an EV, check your fuel level before leaving Bay View, on Napier's outskirts)
• Wellington – 370 km / 5 hrs along SH 1

How to get around in Taupo

-38.69|176.076 The urban centre is very compact and is within easy walking distance of most hotels, motels and hostels, as are a number of the more popular activities. To explore further and there are several automobile rental services and the popular "Hot Bus" shuttle, which has regular trips to the most popular tourist sites. In addition most activity operators offer a free pick up, drop off service. It is also feasible to hire push bikes and motor scooters. Accommodation providers will be able to assist with all transport arrangements.

Shuttle

• Adventure Shuttles - 1/504 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay ☎ +64 22-547-0399 -

Local tours

• Paradise Tours - ☎ +64 7 378-9955, +64 21-468-287 (mobile) -

Taxi

• Taupo Taxis - Gascoigne Street ☎ +64 7 378-5100

• Top Cabs - Tuwharetoa Street ☎ +64 7 378-9250

• London Taxi Cab - ☎ +64 800-855-466 - Tours only.

Rental cars

• Avis Car Rental - 61 Spa Road & Taupo Airport ☎ +64 7 378-6305
• Backpackers Car Rentals - ☎ +64 7 376-9209

• Custom Rentals - ☎ +64 7 378-0440

• First Choice Rental Cars - ☎ +64 7 378-2740

• Hertz Rental Cars - ☎ +64 7 378-8056

• Pegasus Rental Cars - ☎ +64 7 377-0666

What to see in Taupo

Abaconda qfse waikato huka falls - The rapids in the Waikato River before the Huka Falls

There are many sights of interest in the Taupo region, most of which are free of charge, and you should set a day aside to check out some of the sights. To get around the sights transport is a must - a mountain bike at the very least for people with some fitness or perhaps a rental vehicle or shuttle for those who prefer to relax while on holiday.

• Aratiatia Dam - Aratiatia Road -38.615833, 176.1425 13km north of Taupo, off SH 5

Aratiatia Power Station Aratiatia Rapids with opened spill gates The first dam in the Waikato Hydro power scheme. The gates are opened daily at 10AM, noon, 2PM and 4PM in summer and 10AM, noon and 2PM in winter, which causes the spectacular recreation of the Aratiatia Rapids.

• Huka Falls - Huka Falls Road -38.649497, 176.089683 - Huka Falls Huka Falls New Zealand’s most visited natural attraction located just to the north of town on the Waikato river. New Zealand’s largest river is forced between a narrow split in the bedrock. Quite impressive with flows often exceeding 220,000 litres per second.
• Kinloch -38.6626, 175.9236 A pretty lakeside village 15 minutes drive west of Taupo.

• Lions Walk – A walkway starting in town and heading south for about 5 miles following the lake edge. Paved in places through the efforts of local service clubs.

• Taupo Museum - Story Pl -38.68730, 176.06732 ☎ +64 7 376-0414 | Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 4:30PM A small museum located near the centre of town behind the Great Lake Centre. Contains exhibits on the volcanic, Maori and early European history of Taupo. A Maori meeting house is recreated within the building. Exhibitions of art by local and national artists are ongoing. The "Ora" garden which won the 2004 Chelsea Flower Show can be seen in a specially created outside area.
• Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - cnr Shepherd Road & Hyde Ave -38.7123, 176.1013 - Has both vehicle and walking tracks through forest and gardens. Also boasts one of the best vantage points of the lake and mountains of the Tongariro National Park. Located in the suburbs.

Geothermal activity

Being in the heart of the Taupo Volcanic Zone you don't have to travel far to encounter geothermal activity. There are several examples and, though not as heavily marketed or developed as those in nearby Rotorua and they provide a fascinating insight into the fragility of our planet.

• The Wairakei steam field, 10 minutes north of town on Wairakei Road, can be visited by vehicle and provides an insight into the tapping of the earth's heat for electricity generation. The 175MW Wairakei Power Station GPS -38.6269 , 176.1053 opened in 1958 and the first geothermal plant in New Zealand and only the second commercial-scale geothermal plant in the world. Today, geothermal power stations in New Zealand produce 15 percent of the nation's electricity requirements. Further north along State Highway 5 is the newer and smaller, but more prominent, Ohaaki Power Station GPS -38.5269 , 176.2919}}. Its 105-metre tall natural draft cooling tower, like those typically found at nuclear power stations, stands out from the landscape for miles around.

• Craters of the Moon - Karapiti Road, Wairakei -38.6444, 176.0711 a few minutes drive north of town on Wairakei Road Opening Hours: Summer 8:30AM Monday - 6PM, winter 8:30AM Monday - sunset Adult $8, child (5–12) $4, family $20 An easy 45 min (2.75 km) walk through an active and ever-changing other-worldly geothermal wonderland.
• Orakei Korako - 494 Orakei Korako Road -38.4741, 176.1438 off Tutukau Road, 25 minutes drive north of Taupo ☎ +64 7 378-3131 - Adult $36, child (6–16) $15, family $92 "The Hidden Valley" of Orakei Korako contains geysers, boiling mud pools and thermal spas (Muslim Friendly), large silica terraces and the majestic Ruatapu Caves.

What to Do

Sailing school - Lake Taupo - A sailing school on Lake Taupo

There is no shortage of activities on offer in Taupo, be it an adrenaline rush or the more sedate. There is something for everyone, from the ever popular bungy, to Taupo being internationally known as a popular for skydiving, to jet boating, trout fishing, scenic flights, and simple pleasures such as the AC Baths and the one and only Starlight Cinema. Lake Taupo is widely considered to be the rainbow trout capital of the world and the lake's tributaries contain some fine brown trout.

Bungy jumping

Taupo Bungy operates not far from the town centre at the Hell's Gate section of the Waikato River. The location is quite scenic and utilises a custom-built cantilever platform protruding from a cliff face over the river. There is a cafe and several good vantage points. They are endorsed by the New Zealand Safety Standards Authority.

• Taupo Bungy - 202 Spa Road -38.6796, 176.0871 ☎ +64 7 377 1135 0800 888 408 Opening Hours: Daily except 25 Dec Solo $169, tandem $338

Jet boating

With New Zealand's largest river and the Waikato, flowing from Lake Taupo and there is little wonder that jet boating is available and there are three operators providing trips on various sections of the river. Jet boating is a very New Zealand activity and well worth the effort.

• Huka Falls Jet - Karetoto Road, Wairakei -38.6292, 176.1023 north end of road, next to Prawn Park ☎ +64 7 374 8572 0800 485 253 +64 7 374 8573Adult $125, child (15 and under) $79 - Minimum height 100cm (3ft 3.5in).
• Rapids Jet - Nga Awa Purua Road, Aratiatia -38.6121, 176.1513 ☎ +64 7 374 8066 0800 727 437 Opening Hours: Office hours, summer 9AM Monday - 5PM, winter 10AM Monday - 4PM Adult $110, child (5-15) $60 - Minimum height 100cm (3ft 3.5in), life & spray jackets are provided.
• NZ River Jet - Tutukau Road, Mihi -38.48462, 176.29021 just off SH5, 34km north of Taupo ☎ +64 7 333 7111 -

Skydiving

Taupo's natural scenery with its lake, forests and volcanic backdrop make for an excellent Skydiving|skydive location. Taupo is New Zealand's skydive Mecca, as people flock here to do a jump at the best prices in the nation. There are two companies operating from Taupo Airport: Taupo Tandem Skydiving and Skydive Taupo. Each company offers tandem skydives from both 12,000 and 15,000 feet and also provide various DVD and photo options to capture the moment. Taupo Tandem can also cater for experienced solo jumpers and a skydive school operates over the summer months which offers training to beginners.

• Taupo Tandem Skydiving | @ -38.7418108, 176.0818159 ☎ +64 7 377-0428 0800 2 7593483 (NZ only) +64 7 378-0468
• Skydive Taupo | @ -38.7405162, 176.0769462 ☎ +64 7 378-4662 0800 373-335 (NZ only) +64 7 377-4851

Cruising/sailing

With a surface area of 616 square kilometers, Lake Taupo is the focal point for the town and its people and to truly appreciate it you really need to head out on it. There are many hidden bays and some spectacular views to be had from on the water. Well worth a look are the large Maori rock carvings that can only be visited by water. Options available range from large powered charter boats to kayaks.

• The Barbary | Berth 10, Redoubt St, Taupo Boat Harbour ☎ +64 7 378 5879 The Barbary is a 1926 racing yacht with an interesting history. It is quite popular and an excellent option for a sunny day.
• Chris Jolly Outdoors | Ferry Road, Taupo Boat Harbour ☎ +64 7 378 0623
• Ernest Kemp Cruises | 65 Redoubt St, Taupo Boat Harbour ☎ +64 7 378 9222
• Fish Cruise Taupo - Taupo Launchmens Association | 65 Redoubt St, Taupo Boat Harbour ☎ +64 7 378 3444
• The Junk | Taupo Boat Harbour ☎ +64 7 377 1164
• Two Mile Bay Sailing Centre - ☎ +64 274 967 350 -

Chartered trout fishing

• Trout Catching - ☎ +64 7 377 2039, +64 7 27 485 5391 (mobile) +64 7 378 0107$85 per hour - 2hr minimum - Chartered trout fishing service.
• Taupo Lake Adventures - 75B Kaimanawa Street ☎ +64 7 378 7217, +64 27 471 7650 (mobile) +64 7 378 7278 - Chartered trout fishing & sightseeing.
• Lake Taupo Charter Boats NZ - ☎ +64 7 378 3444 +64 7 377 2926 - Fishing & cruising.
• Fish Lake Taupo Charters (Shoreline Safaris) - 29 Tamatea Road ☎ +64 27 477 6279, +64 7 378 2169 (AH) +64 7 377 2926 - Trout fishing & sightseeing.
• White Striker Charters - 15 Matua Road, File Mile Bay ☎ +64 7 378 2736 +64 7 378 2734$100-$135 per hour - 2 hours minimum Chartered trout fishing.

Fly fishing

• Taupo Trout Fishing - christmas67@ ☎ +64 21 116 2752 Professional guiding services by Andrew Christmas.
• Mark Aspinall Fly Fishing Guides - ☎ +64 7 378 4453, +64 21 500 384 (Mobile)
• Free Time Fishing Adventures - ☎ +64 27 419 7651 Guided fly fishing & casting lessons.
• NZ Fly Fish - u2@ - Fly fishing specialists.

Scenic flights

With the natural beauty of Taupo and its surrounds a scenic flight is well worth considering. There are a number of companies offering flights ranging from 15 minutes to several hours over the town, lake, mountains and volcanic areas. Both helicopter and fixed wing flights are available.

• Taupo Air Services - Taupo Airport ☎ +64 7 378 5325
• Taupo's Floatplane | Taupo Boat Harbour ☎ +64 7 378 7500 +64 7 377 0843
• Clark & Jolly Helicopters - Taupo Airport ☎ +64 7 377 8805
• Mountain Air - National Park 0800 922 812

Tramping/walking

There are many opportunities to walk in and around Taupo. Forest, mountains, guided walks and unguided.

• Awhina Wilderness Experience - Opening Hours: Daily Half or full day guided walks on Mt Titiraupenga.

• Mount Tauhara. The mountain sitting on the eastern edge of town can be climbed fairly easily, taking 1.5–2 hours (get directions from your accommodation). The views from the top on a clear day are remarkable, so take your camera.

Adventure packages

• 4PLAY - The Ultimate Adrenalin Combo - 0800 368 775 $575

Swimming & sauna

• AC Baths - 26 AC Baths Road -38.6778, 176.0941 cnr Spa Road ☎ +64 7 376-0350 +64 7 376 0359 Opening Hours: Daily 6AM Monday - 9PM Adults $8.00, seniors (60+) and students (16-17) $5.00, children (5-15) $4.00, family $20.00
• Taupo Hot Springs Spa - DeBretts | 76 Napier Taupo Road -38.70225, 176.09953 ☎ +64 7 377-6502 +64 7 377 6501 Opening Hours: Daily 8:30AM Monday - 9:30PM

• Taupo Thermal Park - County Ave -38.669418, 176.085332 From the Taupo Bungy, follow Spa Road and turn left after 200m free of charge Find the bridge with the hot river that merges with the cold river.

Cinema

• Starlight Cinema Centre | Starlight Arcade, Horomatangi Street ☎ +64 7 377 1085, +64 7 378 7515 (Info Line) +64 7 377 1081 - All cinemas air-conditioned & wheelchair accessible.

Family & children

• Mind Junction - fomerly Taupo Puzzle World | cnr SH 5 and Palmer Mill Road -38.59514, 176.13124 12.5 km north of Taupo ☎ +64 7 377 6555 | Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-16:00
• Lilliput Farm - Fun & Animal Park | 136 Link Road, Oruanui 10 km from Taupo - SH1 to Hamilton, Link Road is first on the left, 4 km from the Wairakei turn off ☎ +64 7 378 2114 +64 7 378 2216 Opening Hours: Weekdays 10AM Monday - 2PM, weekends & public holidays 10AM Monday - 4PM Adults $12, children 2-15 yrs $6, family pass (2 adults + 2 children) $30
• Taupo Horse Treks | Karapiti Road, Wairakei Forest Opening Hours: Daily Bookings crucial.

Booking agents

• Experience Taupo | 57 Tongariro Street ☎ +64 7 377 0704 Bookings for all Taupo-based adventure tourism.
• I-Site Taupo | Tongariro Street ☎ +64 7 376 0027 -

Events

Over recent years the event industry in Taupo has been thriving. A combination of attractive venues and a supportive community have been key to this growth. Taupo now hosts a number of major international and national events, including:

• Taupo Events - EventFinder.co.nz - Taupo has a lot more events than just these, although these are main events - they aren't the only ones. This is a list of all of the current events happening right now, tomorrow and next week!
• Great Lake Cycle Challenge - Started in 1977 with just 30 riders, this 153km road cycle around Lake Taupo now attracts over 10,000 entrants every year. It is also a round of the prestigious UCI Golden Bike Series. The last Saturday in November is when the event takes place.
• Ironman New Zealand - Taupo has been home to this event since 1999. Ironman New Zealand is the oldest event outside of the world championships in Hawaii. It is held on the first Saturday in March each year.
• Taupo Half Marathon - New Zealand's largest half marathon and also the biggest in the southern hemisphere, follows the shore of Lake Taupo for most of the course. Held in early August every year.
• Oxfam Trailwalker - The world's greatest team challenge to overcome poverty and injustice offers you a rewarding physical endeavour, a fun experience to share with friends and colleagues and the chance to do something amazing for yourself and others.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Taupo

• Taupō Market - Riverside Park -38.6836, 176.0695 Opening Hours: Saturday 9AM Monday - 1PM Seasonal Fruits & Veges, Cakes & Biscuits, Apparel, Lavender Products, Free Range Eggs, Jewellery, Fresh Baked Bread, Curios & Collectables, Preserves, Arts & Craft, Books & Flowers. Also Car Boot Sale - First Saturday of every month.

Fishing

• Fly & Gun Shop - 27 Gascoigne Street ☎ +64 7 378-4449

• Taupo Rod & Tackle - 7 Tongariro Street ☎ +64 7 378-5337

• Greenstone Fishing - 147 Tongariro Street ☎ +64 7 378-3714

Halal Restaurants in Taupo

McDonalds Douglas C-47A ZK-CAW@ Taupo;25.07.2012 663aq (7975938924) - Not your average airline food.

• McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) - 48 Roberts Street -38.6899, 176.0717 cnr Ruapehu Street ☎ +64 6 378 8679 | Opening Hours: 24 hours The only McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) in the world on an airplane! When the Golden Arches bought the site in 1990, it came with a decommissioned Douglas DC-3, and they incorporated it into the restaurant. The plane, complete with original cockpit, seats 20 diners and is open daily 09:00-16:30.

Cafes

• BodyFuel Cafe - 67 Tongariro Street -38.6869, 176.0698 on SH1 opposite Information Centre ☎ +64 7 378 9555 +64 7 3789550 Opening Hours: Daily 7:30AM Monday - 5:30PM

• Replete - 45 Heuheu Street -38.68822, 176.07144 ☎ +64 7 378 0606 +64 7 378 7896 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7:45AM Monday - 5PM; Sa, Sunday 8:30AM Monday - late afternoon

Dining

• Plateau - 64 Tuwharetoa Street -38.6892, 176.0728 ☎ +64 7 377-2425 | Opening Hours: Daily noon-late

• Ploughmans - 43-45 Charles Cres, Rainbow Point -38.7185, 176.0811 ☎ +64 7 377-3422 | Opening Hours: Daily noon-late

• Waterside Restaurant & Bar - 3 Tongariro Street -38.68920, 176.06904 near the lake on the junction of Tongariro Street and Lake Terrace ☎ +64 7 378-6894 | Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 10PM Dinner mains $20-40; lunch $12 - For casual lunch or dinner. There are views of the lake and the mountains (Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu). Outdoor dining in summer and a fireplace to keep you warm in the winter. Also has a Pool Deck, a bar with three high-end swimmingpool tables.

Non-alcoholic

• Tank Juice Bar | 3 Horomatangi Street next door to Soundz Music on the junction ☎ +64 7 378 1064 Situated in Taupo township - fantastic, refreshing and thirst quenching juices.

Alcoholic

• Dbar - 22 Tuwharetoa Street ☎ +64 7 378 8542 Bar and gaming lounge.
• Finn MacCuals Irish Pub - 10 Tuwharetoa Street -38.6885, 176.0699 ☎ +64 7 378 6165
• Mulligan's Public House - 15 Tongariro Street -38.68900, 176.06913 ☎ +64 7 376 9100 | Opening Hours: Daily 16:00-late Irish/backpackers café.
• Pitch Sports Bar - 38-40 Tuwharetoa Street -38.68877, 176.07093 ☎ +64 7 378 3552
• Plateau - 64 Tuwharetoa Street -38.68916, 176.07282 ☎ +64 7 377 2425 | Opening Hours: 11:30-late

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Taupo

Taupo - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Taupo, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Taupo. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Taupo and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Taupo. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Taupo. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inTaupo: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Taupo.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Taupo: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Taupo, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Taupo.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Taupo, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Taupo, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Taupo and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Taupo, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Taupo, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Taupo without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Taupo is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Taupo.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Taupo is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Taupo, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Taupo Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Holiday parks

• All Seasons Kiwi Holiday Park - 16 Rangatira Street -38.6834, 176.0890 ☎ +64 7 378 4272 0800 777 272 +64 7 378 1272 $24-160
• De Bretts Spa Resort - 76 Napier-Taupo Road (SH 5) -38.70294, 176.09833 ☎ +64 7 378 8559 +64 7 377 2181
• Great Lake Taupo Holiday Park - 406 Acacia Bay Road -38.6913, 176.0461 ☎ +64 7 378 5159 0800 473 280 +64 7 377 2541 $24-199
• Lake Taupo Holiday Resort - 41 Centennial Dr -38.6753, 176.0986 ☎ +64 7 378 6860 0800 332 121 +64 7 377 4922 - Lake Taupo Holiday Resort is a destination in itself with a spectacular tropical style swimmingpool with swim-up bar plus café, and being geothermally heated it will keep you lovely and warm year round. Located 5 minutes from Taupo downtown and sprawled across 8 hectares of park land and the resort is a hidden oasis surrounded by nature and offers comfortable, clean accommodation ranging from motels, cabins and sites for your campervan, RV, tent or boat.

Backpackers

• Berkenhoff Lodge - 75 Scannell Street -38.6860, 176.0856 cnr Duncan Street ☎ +64 7 378 4909 - $26-$72 per person

• Finns Global Backpackers - 8 Tuwharetoa Street -38.6884, 176.0695 cnr Tongariro Street ☎ +64 7 377 0044 0800 4645 6225 (from NZ only) +64 7 378 7493
• Rainbow Lodge Backpackers Retreat - 99 Titiraupenga Street -38.6836, 176.0766 cnr Scannel Street ☎ +64 7 378 5754
• Silver Fern Lodge - 118 Tamamutu Street -38.6869, 176.0775 cnr Kaimanawa Street ☎ +64 7 377 4929
• Taupo Urban Retreat - 65 Heuheu Street -38.68858, 176.07277 ☎ +64 7 378 6124 0508 666 237
• Tiki Lodge - 104 Tuwharetoa Street -38.68953, 176.07477 ☎ +64 7 377 4545 0800 845 456
• YHA Taupo - Finlay Jack's Backpackers | 20 Taniwha Street -38.6840, 176.0744 ☎ +64 7 378 9292 - beds from $27, single room from $45

Motels

• Chevron Motel - @motel.co.nz 102 Tamamutu Street -38.68664, 176.07577 ☎ +64 7 378-7360 0800 243 876 +64 7 377-0612
• Motel Taupo | 50 Wharewaka Road -38.7312426, 176.0682468 ☎ +64 7 378-5992 -

Hotels

• The Cove - 213 Lake Terrace -38.70535, 176.08754 opp Napier Taupo Road ☎ +64 7 378 7599
• Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel - 80-100 Napier-Taupo Road -38.70363, 176.10123 ☎ +64 7 378 7080
• Huka Falls Resort - 56 Huka Falls Road, Rangitira Park -38.66823, 176.07635 entrance of The Boulevard ☎ +64 7 378 5333
• Mainstay Lakeland Resort - 282 Lake Terrace ☎ +64 7 378 3893
• Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels - 243 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi -38.7083, 176.0882 ☎ +64 7 378 5110 0800 555 511
• Quality Inn Lake Taupo - 100-102 Lake Terrace -38.69545, 176.07968 cnr Huia Street ☎ +64 7 376 0116
• Suncourt Hotel - 14 Northcroft Street -38.69164, 176.07535 cnr Kaimanawa Street ☎ +64 7 378 8265 0800 786 268
• Wairakei Resort - Wairakei Dr, Wairakei -38.62779, 176.08998 ☎ +64 7 374 9004 0800 737 678

Boutique accommodation/lodges

• Acacia Waters - 27 Te Urunga Pl, Acacia Bay ☎ +64 7 3771539
• Aultmore Hollow - 615 River Road, Broadlands ☎ +64 7 3337983
• Chalet Eiger - Acacia Bay ☎ +64 7 378 7224
• Huka Lodge - 271 Huka Falls Road -38.65519, 176.08663 ☎ +64 7 378 5791 - $695-$4620 per person per day

• Lake Taupo Lodge - 41 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay -38.70534, 176.02734 ☎ +64 7 378 7386
• The Pillars - 7 Deborah Rise, Bowman Park -38.71946, 176.15691 ☎ +64 7 378 1512
• The Point Villas - Rangatira Point ☎ +64 7 579 3152
• Tauhara Sunrise Lodge - 38 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay -38.70351, 176.02890 ☎ +64 7 376 8555 Two suites and a cottage.
• Te Moenga Lodge - 60 Te Moenga Park, Acacia Bay -38.69362, 176.02321 ☎ +64 7 378 0437

Apartments

• Voyager Apartments Taupo - 9 Tui Street -38.6940, 176.0786 ☎ +64 7 378 7487 - From $139 Fifty metres from the lake-front, one kilometers south of the main shopping precinct. Comprises 16 superior 4.5 star rated 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, suitable for short and long term stays and 16 smaller studio studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.

Stay Safe

Taupo Police - 21 Story Pl -38.6866, 176.0676 ☎ +64 7 378 6060 In an emergency, dial 111 and ask for Police.

Telecommunications in Taupo

Internet access

Accessing the Internet is simple and easy, with Internet cafes and wireless hotspots available in the downtown, motels, restaurants, restaurants.

Several wireless hotspots cover a large area.

• TOMIZONE | Opening Hours: 24/7
• Kordia METRO WIFI | Opening Hours: 24/7
• FIVO | Opening Hours: 24/7

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Taupo

Taupo can be used as a base to see the surrounding country, including Turangi, Tongariro National Park, Waiouru and the western bays.

Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd.
To Advertise or sponsor this Travel Guide, please visit our Media Kit and Advertising Rates.