Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in town? Travellers enjoy fun activities like cycling and swimming. Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Taupo a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
Panoramic lake views, beautiful waterfalls and relaxing hot springs are a few of the stunning natural features that Taupo boasts. Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Taupo. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
Fly into Taupo (TUO), the closest airport, located 3 mi (4.8 km) from the city centre.
Taupo Airport serves Auckland and Wellington but it’s small and doesn’t service international flights regularly, so most people will fly into one of the other two cities and make their way to Taupo from there. Rail service doesn’t pass through Taupo Township, but car hires, buses and shuttles can access the town via state highways 1 and 5 or the Thermal Explorer Highway touring route. Hiking trails are abundant in the area around your holiday accommodation, and walking and cycling are great ways to see the countryside as well.
Taupo Township holiday rentals are near a major wine region on the North Island, and you should try some of the local vintages while you are in town, especially the sophisticated red wines and weighty chardonnays. Hangi is a traditional Māori food made from meat and vegetables that are slow-cooked in an underground oven. An unusual delicacy in New Zealand is kina, a type of sea urchin that is delicious when prepared properly. Hokey pokey ice cream is a popular dessert topped with caramelised honeycomb toffee.
Taupo Township is located on the shore of Lake Taupo within the caldera of the Taupo Volcano. It has a population of almost 25,000 people. The common languages spoken in the area are English and Māori. The average daily temperature is 11.7°C, with average highs of 16.9°C and average lows of 6.7°C. It’s a cold and windy climate that sees average annual precipitation of 1,209 mm, but it also sees an average 1,951 hours of sunshine each year. Taupo Township is close to many great sites including the first national park in New Zealand.
Taupo Township holiday homes to rent are the gateway to a great romantic experience. You can walk along the Aratiatia Rapids to see the dam gates open and watch calm waters turn into a raging torrent. The Spa Thermal Park and Riverbank Recreational and Scenic Reserve features a natural hot spring where you can relax in the beauty of the local river. Huka Prawn Park is an interactive theme park where you can fish, enjoy games and rides, and learn about the history of the prawn industry. Lava Glass is an art gallery showcasing works by renowned glass blower Lynden Over.
Our 2021 accommodation listings offer a large selection of 495 holiday rentals around Taupo. From 433 holiday houses to 54 flats & apartments, find unique holiday homes for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay around Taupo is on Stayz.
Stayz offers a large selection of holiday homes near great places in Taupo. From Stayz travellers, the most popular points of interest to stay near are:
But there are many other points of interest around Taupo listed on Stayz where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.
Yes, of course. Stayz offers 433 Houses in Taupo. Our other popular types of Taupo holiday rentals include:
But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other holiday rentals including Bungalows and more.
Yes, you can select your preferred holiday accommodation with pool among our 46 holiday homes with pool available in Taupo. Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available.