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TAUPO REGION The Great Lake Motel and Lake Taupo Apartments not only have amazing, unobstructed views of beautiful Lake Taupo and the mountains, they are situated an easy, quick 3 minute walk to town. It’s all about location location location and with The Great Lake Motel and Lake Taupo Apartments situated on one of the best locations in town, why not extend your stay and enjoy all there is on offer!! The Central Plateau, including Lake Taupo, is unique, spectacular and is renowned for the amazing lake activities on offer, sporting events it hosts and entertainment of all descriptions, from relaxing on the lake in pursuit of a trophy trout or skydiving from 15,000 feet. This picture perfect part of New Zealand has something for everyone. Your first time to this beautiful part of New Zealand? Or you have returned to do and experience a lot more of the region…find out how the easy way!!! Taupo Info www.experiencetaupo.co.nz www.laketaupoaccommodation.com Shopping and Cafés The town of Taupo is relaxed and friendly, the range of local shops plus the national brand stores mixed with boutique specialty shops make it an experience in itself and offers a wide range of restaurants, both outdoor and indoor cafès, art galleries and shops. www.chocolateblonde.co.nz www.firstinspections.co.nz www.futurehomesnz.co.nz www.kura.co.nz www.lava.net.nz www.lvhoneyco.com www.mountviewschool.co.nz www.thelockguy.co.nz www.thetoychest.co.nz Beauty Clinics & Day Spas Spoil yourself and indulge a little while staying in Taupo. Facials, massages, beauty treatments and stunning products, you will look and feel amazing!!! www.invoguetaupo.co.nz Family Health If you require any emergency dental work in Taupo. www.laserdentistry.co.nz Animal Health Your precious family member feels a little under the weather while on holiday? vetplus.co.nz Fishing There is no doubt that Lake Taupo boasts some of the most beautiful rivers and streams in the world. Rainbow and Brown Trout fishing is exceptional, an experience seldom seen anywhere else. Guiding trips and charters can be easily arranged for personal tuition or for a large group. By helicopter, boat, or Quad bike, a once in a lifetime moment awaits you!! www.baywest.co.nz www.buchananguides.co.nz www.cpf.net.nz www.taupolakeadventures.com Motorsport The Taupo Motorsport Park is set to become New Zealand's premier Motorsport venue. As an International qualifying race circuit and drag strip, it will attract world class Motorsport events which will make Taupo the 'Home of New Zealand Motorsport'. A great venue for conferences, corporate functions, driver training, race experience and a specialist motor industry business centre. Adventure The Taupo area offers many exciting outdoor adventures. Gliding, tandem sky diving, rafting, kayaking, sailing, 4-wheel driving (off-road), mountain biking, snowboarding or skiing, abseiling, bungy jumping, a rope assault course, rock climbing, jet boating, parasailing, water skiing, and horseback riding, are just a few of the amazing adventure activities available. www.skydivetaupo.co.nz www.taupoquads.co.nz www.taupotandemskydiving.com Events Enjoyed not only for its perfect location and stunning scenery, Taupo has a strong cultural and sporting event reputation. www.eruptfestival.co.nz www.taupohalfmarathon.org.nz Real Estate The Central Plateau is frequently visited and enjoyed throughout the year. Once you holiday here you will want to reside!!! There are plenty of real estate opportunities both big and small and you are bound to find something to suit your lifestyle and budget!! www.88laketaupo.co.nz www.harveystaupo.co.nz www.harveyskinloch.co.nz www.locheagles.co.nz www.realestatetaupo.co.nz Rental Cars Getting around the central north island is made very easy and with the least amount of stress with these 2 companies!! www.auckland-car-rental.co.nz www.nz-car-rental.co.nz Restaurants The Lake Taupo region has plenty of choice! Select from a fantastic range of authentic ethnic fare, pub-style meals or state of the art cordon bleu cuisine. www.finns.co.nz Cruising / Sailing Beautiful Lake Taupo with stunning bays and historic places can be explored and enjoyed many different ways. From the Maori rock carvings through to the Western Bays, sail or cruise the relaxing way. Geothermal Parks Taupo is at the centre of New Zealand's volcanic plateau. The area contains numerous parks where you can wander among geysers, mud pools, and colourful pink and white terraces formed by the silica in the thermal water. Area Attractions
Situated in Wairakei Park, Taupo. Admission Prices are: Adults $5.00 Child $2.00 (12 years and under) Family $12.00 (i.e. 2 Adults and up to 4 children 12 years and under) Under 5 years Free Other Leisure Activities: Tours Having trouble in planning or thinking about what to do first or see? Problem solved! Golf Choose from the world-renowned Wairakei International Golf Club, the Jack Nicklaus deisgned Kinloch Golf Club, Taupo Golf Club, Centennial or Tauhara Golf courses - all within a 15-minute drive from the township of Taupo. Hiking / Walking There are literally dozens of hikes available around the lake, along the rivers, and through native bush and mountain trails. Maps for these hikes are available from the Taupo Information Centre on Tongariro Street. Equestrian/Horse Riding Fresh air, sunshine and adventure on horseback!!! Wine One of the finest wine cellars in New Zealand is Taupo's own 'Scenic Cellars'. www.sceniccellars.co.nz Airborne / Scenic experiences. Take a trip in a fixed wing plane, float plane or helicopter over the Lake Taupo region and surrounding volcanoes, including the Tongariro National Park. |
