DURING THE DAY
Lake Taupo, fringed by rolling hills, endless forests and wilderness, is located in the center of New Zealand’s North Island. It is a majestic, imposing pristine lake, and inland ocean, as large as the island of Singapore.

Here you can enjoy fly-fishing in the world’s best trout fishing streams, water-skiing, sailing, boating and all manner of water sports. There is also horse trekking and walks through the forests where the abundance of native bird life is truly awe-inspiring. Easily accessible by road are the ski-fields of the North Island and there are dozens of fishable streams a short boat trip across Lake Taupo.

Taupo is a vibrant town of beautiful landscapes, shops and cafes. Lake Taupo boasts one of the tallest bungee-jumping platforms in the world, and the new W2K shared cycle and walking track opened recently, which runs for 20km and go from Whakaipo Bay to Kinloch. Additionally, the mountains, the streams, the pools and the forests are all wonderful ways to spend your visit to this part of the world.

Nearby Rotorua’s natural setting provides lots of thrill and adventure experiences. Walk on a volcano, raft the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the southern hemisphere, try Zorbing and luging (two Rotorua world first adventure options) or mountain bike some of the world’s best trails.

Rotorua boasts an array of iconic experiences that together encapsulate the spirit of this remarkable country. From gentle audience participation shows showcasing New Zealand's farming and forestry heritage to hands on adventure activities like the Swoop, Shweeb and Freefall Xtreme.

In the Evening
The Lake Taupo region is full of funky bars. Choose an Irish bar or an English pub in the heart of Taupo that serves local, English and Irish beer, and has a pub grub menu to choose from. There is a sports bar, an up market lounge bar and a trendy boutique bar that will have reasonably priced food and drink. There is a nightclub where you can dance the night away to live music with a huge mass dancing to the beat.

The Lake Taupo region is world famous for its diverse selection of restaurants, cafes, suburban deli’s, food markets and fast food chains. This plateau town is famous for its fresh, diverse cuisine and the influence of the fresh food from the local markets and provinces.

The local influence of eating in a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by the beauty of the landscape has inspired the restaurants and cafes to provide a wonderful selection of eating places, with great food and excellent service.

There is an extensive selection of international restaurants with their specialty dishes and a wide range of menu choices. From elegance to rustic there are interesting tastes to whet the appetite that are healthy and well presented. The international menus have been inspired by the Asian and indigenous Maori culture, which is primarily influenced by the ingredients available locally or through trade.

The town offers a montage of fast food, markets, refreshments, cafes and bakeries to make your visit unforgettable with its great food, wine and great living. Make sure you taste Taupo.