Holidays to Taupo
New ZealandTaupo is a town in northern New Zealand on the shores of Lake Taupo . The town’s economy centers on tourism, and mostly serves as a base for day trips into the surrounding region. Proximity to New Zealand’s largest lake and volcanic Tongariro National Park draw nature enthusiasts from across …
How to get to Taupo
Here's what you need to know about getting to Taupo. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Taupo takes 1 day, 4 hours, 25 minutes.
When to go to Taupo
Typical Holiday Price
£1476 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Taupo varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
July
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - July is the cheapest month to go to Taupo.
Where to stay in Taupo
Whatever your travelling style, we can help find you the perfect place to stay. From luxurious hotels to practical apartments, these are our most popular places in Taupo, according to other travellers.
Things to see and do in Taupo
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Huka Falls
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Lake Taupo
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Wairakei Terraces
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Craters of the Moon
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Reids Farm Recreation Reserve
Taupo, located in the center of New Zealand's North Island, is the starting point for numerous outdoor activities in the area. Lake Taupo has water sports galore, plus trout fishing and Maori carvings. Tongariro National Park--with its famous one-day hike, Tongariro Crossing--is a short drive away.
New Zealand is a low populated country, and Taupo being one of the mid-sized towns, it has all the amenities, but is still very easy going and relaxed. It's a beautiful place, and having an amazing breakfast at one of the cafe's along the Taupo lake aka an extinct volcano, is awe-inspiring. I recommend seeking out one of the many hot pool options in the area. It's a great place to really relax.
BEEP,BEEP,BEEP!!...... I know where the best private thermal pool is here but if I tell everyone I'm dead.......hahahahaha. A Place of power loved it. Can't wait to go back... :-)
You know what I love? Water. Lots of it. Preferably in oceanic form, but I'll take it however I can get it: cascading down a cliff, rushing as a river, even lazing peacefully inside a lake (although add a few mountains as scenic backdrop, and I might even up lakes a few notches). Lake Taupo is everything good about water. The basin was created by a giganto volcano, so the thing is the size of a small country. (Literally. It's the same size as Singapore.) Anything you want -- kayaking, fishing, nearby snow-capped glacial mountains, Maori rock carvings to appease the volcanic gods -- it's here.