Things to Do in Taupo
8 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Bungee jump 47m above the Waikato River at Taupo Bungy
Bungee jump 47m above the Waikato River at Taupo Bungy
Go trout fishing on Lake Taupo
Go trout fishing on Lake Taupo
Hike to Huka Falls, NZ's most visited natural attraction
Hike to Huka Falls, NZ's most visited natural attraction (free, 1-hour walk from town)
Jet boat to the Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo
Jet boat to the Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo (accessible only by water)
Skydive over Lake Taupo
Skydive over Lake Taupo (from $199 NZD for 9,000ft; $279 for 12,000ft; $359 for 15,000ft)
Soak in the free hot springs at Spa Thermal Park
Soak in the free hot springs at Spa Thermal Park (15-minute walk from town)
Use Taupo as a base for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Use Taupo as a base for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (1-hour drive to trailhead)
Visit Craters of the Moon geothermal walk
Visit Craters of the Moon geothermal walk ($8 NZD entry)