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Any time of year. Summer brings lake swimming and the Great Lake Trails; winter means skiing on Ruapehu and hot pools at DeBretts. See lovetaupo.com for seasonal ideas.

Any time of year. Summer brings lake swimming and the Great Lake Trails; winter means skiing on Ruapehu and hot pools at DeBretts. See lovetaupo.com for seasonal ideas.

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Our partners

Proudly supported across the Taupō region

Love Taupō works alongside local operators, iwi and regional partners to share the best of the Great Lake with the world.

Our partners

Proudly supported across the Taupō region

Love Taupō works alongside local operators, iwi and regional partners to share the best of the Great Lake with the world.

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Find us

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Drop in for maps, bookings and local advice — we are on the lakefront in the centre of Taupō town, open seven days.

30 Tongariro Street
Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Find us

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Drop in for maps, bookings and local advice — we are on the lakefront in the centre of Taupō town, open seven days.

30 Tongariro Street
Taupō 3330, New Zealand

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Great Lake Trails day pass

$95/day
Bike hire (hardtail)
Shuttle to the W2K trailhead
Helmet and repair kit
Guided ride
Everything you need for a day on the lakeside singletrack.

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Great Lake passes

Pick the pass that fits your trip

Bundle the region's best experiences into one ticket. Every pass includes free entry to the Taupō Museum and a lakefront welcome drink.

SAVE 15%

Day Explorer

$149
$399
Huka Falls river cruise
Craters of the Moon entry
Hot pools soak
Tongariro Crossing shuttle
One big day on the lake and the geothermal trail.

Great Lake Week

$499
$1,299
Huka Falls river cruise
Craters of the Moon entry
Hot pools soak
Tongariro Crossing shuttle
Seven days to see everything from Turangi to the Waikato River.
Great Lake passes

Pick the pass that fits your trip

Bundle the region's best experiences into one ticket. Every pass includes free entry to the Taupō Museum and a lakefront welcome drink.

SAVE 15%
Couple walking at Huka Falls, Taupō
Child playing in the water at DeBretts hot pools, Taupō
Snow sport couple smiling, Ruapehu
Passes
Day Explorer
$149
/person
$399
/family
One big day on the lake and the geothermal trail.
One big day on the lake and the geothermal trail.
Weekend Wanderer
$249
/person
$649
/family
Two days of adventure, thermal soaks and lakefront dining.
Two days of adventure, thermal soaks and lakefront dining.
Great Lake Week
$499
/person
$1,299
/family
Seven days to see everything from Turangi to the Waikato River.
Seven days to see everything from Turangi to the Waikato River.
Experiences
Huka Falls river cruise
Craters of the Moon entry
Hot pools soak
Tongariro Crossing shuttle

*Prices are fixture data for QA and do not reflect real Love Taupō products.

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Festival programme

Your Great Lake weekend, hour by hour

Two days of guided walks, paddles and geothermal soaks around Taupō. Sessions are free with a festival wristband; shuttles depart from the i-SITE.

9:00 am

Taupō lakefront

Dawn paddle on the Great Lake

Guided by Taupō Kayaking Adventures

11:30 am

Huka Falls car park

Huka Falls walk and river cruise

Hosted by the Love Taupō ambassadors

2:00 pm

Wairakei Terraces

Geothermal terraces and hot pools

Ngāti Tūwharetoa cultural guides

7:00 pm

Taupō town centre

Lakefront street-food evening

Local producers and food trucks

7:30 am

Ketetahi shuttle stop

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Mountain guides — weather dependent

12:00 pm

Kinloch

Great Lake Trail ride

Bike Taupō volunteers

4:00 pm

Taupō Museum

Stories of the lake

Museum curators and iwi historians
Festival programme

Your Great Lake weekend, hour by hour

Two days of guided walks, paddles and geothermal soaks around Taupō. Sessions are free with a festival wristband; shuttles depart from the i-SITE.

9:00 am

Taupō lakefront

Dawn paddle on the Great Lake

Guided by Taupō Kayaking Adventures

11:30 am

Huka Falls car park

Huka Falls walk and river cruise

Hosted by the Love Taupō ambassadors

2:00 pm

Wairakei Terraces

Geothermal terraces and hot pools

Ngāti Tūwharetoa cultural guides

7:00 pm

Taupō town centre

Lakefront street-food evening

Local producers and food trucks

Services

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Stat

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616km² Lake Taupō surface area
616km² Lake Taupō surface area

Stats

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The Great Lake by numbers

A region the size of Singapore, with room to breathe

Lake Taupō is the largest freshwater lake in Australasia, ringed by geothermal fields, volcanic peaks and one of the world's great day walks.

616km² Lake Taupō surface area
2797m Summit of Mt Ruapehu
220 Tonnes of water over Huka Falls every second
19.4km Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The Great Lake by numbers

A region the size of Singapore, with room to breathe

Lake Taupō is the largest freshwater lake in Australasia, ringed by geothermal fields, volcanic peaks and one of the world's great day walks.

616km² Lake Taupō surface area
2797m Summit of Mt Ruapehu
220 Tonnes of water over Huka Falls every second
19.4km Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Steps

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Plan your trip

Four steps to your Taupō getaway

From first idea to lakefront arrival — here is how most visitors put their Great Lake trip together.

1
Choose your season
Summer lake days, autumn colour, winter snow at Whakapapa or spring blossom in Turangi.
2
Pick your adventures
Shortlist walks, hot pools, cruises and trails, then save them to your planner.
3
Book your stay
Lakefront lodges, holiday parks and motels — book direct with local operators.
4
Get here
Fly into Taupō Airport or drive the Thermal Explorer Highway from Auckland or Wellington.
Plan your trip

Four steps to your Taupō getaway

From first idea to lakefront arrival — here is how most visitors put their Great Lake trip together.

Bikepacking and camping with lake view at dusk, Taupō region
Choose your season
Summer lake days, autumn colour, winter snow at Whakapapa or spring blossom in Turangi.
Couple walking at Craters of the Moon, Taupō
Pick your adventures
Shortlist walks, hot pools, cruises and trails, then save them to your planner.
Friends on the plateau, Taupō town
Book your stay
Lakefront lodges, holiday parks and motels — book direct with local operators.
Boat trip with dog near Huka Falls, Taupō
Get here
Fly into Taupō Airport or drive the Thermal Explorer Highway from Auckland or Wellington.

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Any time of year

Explore Taupō by season

Summer
Lake swims, paddle boarding and long lakefront evenings
Autumn
Golden poplars, trout fishing and quiet trails
Winter
Snow at Whakapapa and steaming hot pools
Spring
Waterfalls in full flow and the Great Lake Trail

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Team

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Testimonials

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Visitor stories

What people say about the Taupō region

Real words from visitors who have walked, biked, soaked and skied their way around Great Lake Taupō.

“The Huka Falls walk was the highlight of our weekend — an easy stroll and the colour of that water is unreal.”

Hannah M. — Couple walking at Huka Falls, Taupō
Hannah M.Visitor from Auckland

“DeBretts hot pools kept the kids happy for hours, and the adults got to soak in the thermal water at last.”

The Patel family — Child playing in the water at DeBretts hot pools, Taupō
The Patel familyVisitors from Wellington

“Great Lake Trails is world class. Rolling singletrack, lake views around every corner, and a shuttle back to town.”

Liam O. — Solo biking in the Taupō region
Liam O.Mountain biker, Christchurch

“Skiing Ruapehu in the morning and a lakefront dinner in Taupō the same evening — we could not believe how close everything is.”

Sofia R. — Snow sport couple smiling, Ruapehu
Sofia R.Visitor from Sydney
Visitor stories

What people say about the Taupō region

Real words from visitors who have walked, biked, soaked and skied their way around Great Lake Taupō.

Hannah M. — Couple walking at Huka Falls, Taupō
Hannah M.Visitor from Auckland

“The Huka Falls walk was the highlight of our weekend — an easy stroll and the colour of that water is unreal.”

The Patel family — Child playing in the water at DeBretts hot pools, Taupō
The Patel familyVisitors from Wellington

“DeBretts hot pools kept the kids happy for hours, and the adults got to soak in the thermal water at last.”

Liam O. — Solo biking in the Taupō region
Liam O.Mountain biker, Christchurch

“Great Lake Trails is world class. Rolling singletrack, lake views around every corner, and a shuttle back to town.”

Sofia R. — Snow sport couple smiling, Ruapehu
Sofia R.Visitor from Sydney

“Skiing Ruapehu in the morning and a lakefront dinner in Taupō the same evening — we could not believe how close everything is.”

Timeline

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Our story

A short history of Great Lake Taupō

From a supervolcanic eruption to a year-round visitor destination — the milestones that shaped the region.

  • Thermal walk at Wairakei Terraces, Taupō

    232 AD - The Taupō eruption

    One of the most violent eruptions in recorded history forms the caldera that fills to become Lake Taupō.
  • Couple walking at Huka Falls, Taupō

    1900s - Huka Falls draws the first visitors

    The Waikato River’s spectacular falls become a must-see stop on the North Island tourist trail.
  • Bikepacking and camping with lake view at dusk, Taupō region

    2008 - Great Lake Trails open

    Purpose-built lakeside singletrack puts Taupō on the map for mountain bikers.
  • Friends at Replete Café, Taupō town

    Today - Love Taupō

    Destination Great Lake Taupō welcomes visitors year round, from Ironman athletes to families at the hot pools.
Our story

A short history of Great Lake Taupō

From a supervolcanic eruption to a year-round visitor destination — the milestones that shaped the region.

  • Thermal walk at Wairakei Terraces, Taupō

    232 AD - The Taupō eruption

    One of the most violent eruptions in recorded history forms the caldera that fills to become Lake Taupō.
  • Couple walking at Huka Falls, Taupō

    1900s - Huka Falls draws the first visitors

    The Waikato River’s spectacular falls become a must-see stop on the North Island tourist trail.
  • Bikepacking and camping with lake view at dusk, Taupō region

    2008 - Great Lake Trails open

    Purpose-built lakeside singletrack puts Taupō on the map for mountain bikers.
  • Friends at Replete Café, Taupō town

    Today - Love Taupō

    Destination Great Lake Taupō welcomes visitors year round, from Ironman athletes to families at the hot pools.

POWER theme x Love Taupō

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Taupō deals and packages

Stay longer for less — lodges, hotels and holiday parks across the region bundle nights, meals and activities into seasonal packages.
Huka Lodge

Huka Lodge

Two nights in a Junior Lodge Suite with breakfast, dinner and a private Huka Falls river cruise*.

*Terms & Conditions apply.

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Huka Lodge

Huka Lodge

Two nights in a Junior Lodge Suite with breakfast, dinner and a private Huka Falls river cruise*.

*Terms & Conditions apply.

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Choose your interest

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Choose your interest

Find adventures that match your vibe! Whether you're with the whānau, your furry mate, or flying solo, we've got plenty to inspire your Taupō getaway.

Your interest

Choose a region

Choose your interest

Find adventures that match your vibe! Whether you're with the whānau, your furry mate, or flying solo, we've got plenty to inspire your Taupō getaway.

Your interest

Choose a region

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Guidelines

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Hero

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Taupō town — fixture hero image

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Discover Taupō region

Taupō features breathtaking landscapes and thrilling activities. Visitors can explore quaint resort towns, relax in lakeside villages, and enjoy luxurious lodges. With adventures like water sports and hiking, Taupō guarantees an unforgettable experience of discovery and excitement.

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Bar & Restaurant
$45

Crafty Trout Brewery

Bar and eatery in the heart of Taupō town with 14 taps of crafted beverages, wood-fired pizza and a sunny courtyard. Open Wednesday to Monday from midday.

Day 1 - Friday

Check in to your Taupō accommodation. With options for every budget you’ll be well looked after, whether your weekend base is a lakefront backpackers, a resort out at Wairakei, or a private lodge tucked above Acacia Bay.

Friends sharing a table at Replete Café in Taupō town
Crafty Trout Brewery, Taupō

Then head into town for a beer and a meal. Take a brewery tour at the Crafty Trout, grab a burger with a lake view at The Deck, or settle in at Vine for a flight of New Zealand wine and artisanal plates. Everything is within walking distance of the town centre — the hardest part is deciding where to start.

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Day 1 - Friday

Day 1 - Friday

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Uncover the magic of Taupō

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Thermal walk at Wairakei Terraces, Taupō
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Offerings Spotlight

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A short quotation about Taupō.

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Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails logo

The Great Lake Trails are proud to be part of Ngā Haerenga - The New Zealand Cycle Trails network.

Complete the Great Lake Trails survey

Help us improve your trail experience. Complete our short survey to be in the draw to win a $200 NZD Torpedo7 voucher.

Complete Survey
Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails logo

The Great Lake Trails are proud to be part of Ngā Haerenga - The New Zealand Cycle Trails network.

Complete the Great Lake Trails survey

Help us improve your trail experience. Complete our short survey to be in the draw to win a $200 NZD Torpedo7 voucher.

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More about Taupō

Looking for where to stay in Taupō? Explore the variety of accommodation options on our website, where you can also make reservations. Getting around Taupō is easy, with plenty of scenic routes to explore by car or on foot. The stunning Lake Taupō offers memorable ways to experience the natural beauty of New Zealand’s largest freshwater lake.

Take a boat cruise to enjoy panoramic views of the lake, or visit the famous Mine Bay Māori rock carvings, an iconic cultural landmark. You can also explore nearby geothermal attractions or indulge in Taupō’s thriving food scene, featuring local delicacies and dining experiences.

Taupō has deep connections to Māori culture, with stories of the land and lake stretching back hundreds of years. Join a guided tour to discover Taupō’s rich heritage and learn about the region’s significance in Māori history, including in the nearby Tongariro National Park, a dual World Heritage site.

The following pages will help you plan your holidays, short getaways and weekend escapes in Taupō:

Trail Info

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Trail info & elevation

Total Distance

30 km

Total Time

4 – 5 hrs cycling | 7.5 hrs walking

Ability

Grade 3 | Intermediate

Trail Types

Forest | Pumice

Descent

11.8 km

Elevation

539 m

Climb

12.6 km

Flat

1.9 km

Enjoy the Great Lake Trails with a mix of steady climbs, thrilling descents and flat sections. Waihaha offers narrow, flowing trails with fun climbs and declines; Kawakawa features smooth downhills through wetlands; Whakaipo blends climbs, descents and flat paths.

Riding the Waihaha section

The Waihaha Link, nestled within the Waihaha section of the Great Lake Trails, offers a scenic and exhilarating mountain-biking experience. Starting from the Waihaha River carpark, the trail follows the river towards Lake Taupō through expansive stands of kāmahi, past striking volcanic rock formations and Echo Rock, before descending alongside the Kotukutuku Stream to the lake edge.

Track info & elevation

Total Distance

30 km

Total Time

7.5 hrs walking

Ability

Easy | Great Walk grade

Trail Types

Forest | Pumice

Descent

11.8 km

Elevation

539 m

Climb

12.6 km

Flat

1.9 km

The Waihaha Hut Track follows the Waihaha River through mature podocarp forest to a backcountry hut on the lake edge. Expect a steady grade, a few short climbs and plenty of river views along the way.

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Taupō must-dos: Your bucket list starts here

Soar, soak, stroll or sail — discover the unmissable Taupō experiences that capture the spirit of this extraordinary region. Make your dreams happen in Taupō.

Bikepackers camping beside Lake Taupō at dusk with the lake and mountains beyond
Whakaipo Bay, Lake Taupō

Taupō must-dos: Your bucket list starts here

Soar, soak, stroll or sail — discover the unmissable Taupō experiences that capture the spirit of this extraordinary region. Make your dreams happen in Taupō.

Whakaipo Bay, Lake Taupō

Webcam & Weather

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Webcams & weather

Check live conditions before you head out. Our webcams look out over the lake from Taupō, Tūrangi and Kinloch, and the forecast below covers the whole region.

Taupō, New Zealand

Taupō lakefront

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Taupō lakefront, New Zealand

Tūrangi

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Tūrangi, New Zealand

Kinloch marina

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Kinloch marina, New Zealand

Webcams & weather

Check live conditions before you head out. Our webcams look out over the lake from Taupō, Tūrangi and Kinloch, and the forecast below covers the whole region.

Taupō, New Zealand

Taupō lakefront

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Taupō lakefront, New Zealand

Tūrangi

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Tūrangi, New Zealand

Kinloch marina

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Kinloch marina, New Zealand