Taupo District Travel Guide

Waikato

Craters of the Moon featuring a hot spring and mountains as well as a couple
Craters of the Moon showing landscape views, mountains and tranquil scenes
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole
Craters of the Moon featuring mist or fog and tranquil scenes
Aratiatia Rapids showing forest scenes

Popular cities in Taupo District

Iwikau Village showing signage
Tongariro National Park
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Bars
Upscale Tongariro National Park is calling! Discover its mountain views, dining, skiing and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Tongariro National Park
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Mount Tongariro
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Wairakei featuring mist or fog as well as an individual female
Wairakei
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Spas
Escape to relaxing Wairakei! Enjoy its dining, spas and boating.

Reasons to visit

  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
  • Craters of the Moon
  • Prawn Farm
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Huka Falls featuring a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people
Taupō
Known for Lakes, Spas and Family-friendly
Come to Taupō and enjoy its lake views, waterfalls and spas.

Reasons to visit

  • Spa Thermal Park
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
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Huka Falls featuring rapids
Rotokawa
Check out the local area in Rotokawa—home to attractions like Huka Falls and Waikato River.

Reasons to visit

  • Huka Falls
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Turangi which includes a river or creek and rafting
Turangi
Known for Friendly people, Rivers and Nature
Experience the adventure, hiking and bars in Turangi!
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Tokaanu
Tokaanu
Known for Friendly people, Lakes and Relaxing
Experience trendy Tokaanu: its lake views, natural setting, dining and more!
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