To us, Taupo just did not have that same vibe that we felt in Queenstown. Here in Taupo, things were quieter and more sedate and the town seemed a lot ...

Taupo has tons of hot spring pools that you can pay a few bucks to get into. However, my favourite spot (and yes, it’s free!) is Spa Park, just in ...

- Check out these accommodation options in Taupo -Must Sees: Lake Taupo, Maori Rock Carvings, Huka Falls, Sunrise/Sunset on the LakeDriving Time: 3 - 3.5-hour driveThe drive from the Coromandel ...

You can hike or bike around the lake, before working up enough of a sweat to cool off in the water. Swimming is the best thing to do in Taupo. ...

Food – Eating out in Taupo is expensive. Dinner at a restaurant will cost around 30 NZD. Expect a lot of seafood (New Zealand is an island after all), including ...

In fact, not even this precaution helped us – the park was closed on both days while we were in Taupo. The weather didn’t cooperate and we had to leave ...

On your second day head towards Taupo, a little town nestled on the shore of New Zealand’s biggest lake of the same name. You can choose the direct route from Auckland to ...

If you're looking for the best area to stay in preparation for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, your best bet is the city of Taupo.  Situated right at the northern shores ...

We managed to arrive at the edge of Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake at sunset where we set up an impromptu tree swing, the perfect end to a day of ...

Distance and driving time from Taupo to New Plymouth: 277km/ 172 miles/ 3h 40 min  ...

The Wairarapa is another under-appreciated area of New Zealand and is often skipped over as tourists drive from Taupo to Wellington in one hit. However, if you haven’t had your ...

Without seeing it, it’s hard to imagine, but every second of every day, up to 220,000 litres of water pound through the gorge and over Huka Falls, creating a deep ...

If you want to hike the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing, I recommend staying nearby the night before at either the National Park Village or Taupo. If you drive through Taupo ...

Another plus is the central location. It is only an hour away to Taupo, Tauranga, and Hamilton. To Auckland and the Coromandel Penninsula, it’s only a two a hours drive. ...

I have also spent some time in Taupo solo, and just like Queenstown, there are lots of outdoor activities to take part in! Hire a kayak and go kayaking on ...

For us it was the decision to move on in the morning. The best entertainment on the road from Taupo to Wellington is the fantastic scenery. There’s a bit of everything – ...

TAUPORAINBOW LODGE BACKPACKERSA popular hostel in Taupo that is very affordable.  The location is convenient as you're walking distance to the Pak'N'Save and the restaurants by the lake.  A lively ...

Buying Manuka honey at New Zealand stores is also very simple. You can buy it at any supermarket, health store or travel store. Even if you have the opportunity to ...

Every single person should jump out of a plane at least once in their lives. I know, hard to really swallow that but having done it twice now, I truly ...

CHEAT DAY! – Okay, we were still loving life in the van but after getting drenched in Taupo we fancied a warm and cosy bed, a TV with channels and ...

If, like me, you tend to hit the skip button when it comes to adventure travel, you’ve still got the small-town vibe of Taupo to soak up, plus the dozens ...

You can either choose to spend the night in Taupo (I’d highly recommend the Tiki Lodge Backpacker’s Hostel which offers spacious, private rooms as well as dorm rooms for affordable ...

The Drive to Wellington. Today is going to be a driving day, a 5 hour one at that as you make the drive from Taupo to Wellington. There is not ...

It’s another early morning, but THIS is why you’ve stayed in Turangi. Most of the others hiking the Tongariro Crossing stayed in Taupo, but you my friend, have made the ...

We chose to go mountain biking, since we had already spent a small fortune in Queenstown. From the town of Taupo, we mountain biked through more Redwood forests to Huka ...

Just south of Taupo is Tongariro, home to the world-renowned Tongariro Crossing. This, in my opinion, is one of the best hikes in the world. It’s like you enter another ...

To do the hike, you need to reserve your spot at Tongariro Expeditions, the best shuttle company out there who will have you covered whether you're staying in Taupo.  I ...

We stayed at the Hilton in Auckland and the beautiful Huka Lodge in Taupo while we were there. Both lovely properties and had great locations. ...

Situated in the Taupo region, Tongariro National Park is among the world’s oldest National Parks and is listed in World Heritage. The park has 3 major active-volcanoes which are located in ...

Although we were staying in hostels and Airbnbs, we were still living a very campy lifestyle and food was no exception. We saved the most on food costs by grocery ...

Aantal Uren: Reken op 2,5-3 uur vanaf het moment dat je op de ‘drop zone’ aankomt. Met het altijd veranderende weer, kun je altijd een no-go krijgen, maar dat hoor ...

One of the very underrated things on the North Island is the drive on the Forgotten World Highway. This highway is also known as State Highway 43 and there are ...

Best Stay: Plenty of accommodation in Taupo to choose from. Tiki Lodge has great views of the lake and surrounding mountain starting at $27 NZD for a dorm. ...

It’s not often that travelers would recommend a fast-food restaurant, but consider a stop at one of the world’s coolest McDonald’s in Taupo. Its claim to fame is a decommissioned ...