Go fishing at Huka Prawn Park
On the banks of the Waikato River, just north of Lake Taupō, you’ll find the unique attraction of Huka Prawn Park.
Catch your own lunch at Huka Prawn Park. © Great Lake Taupō
Huka Falls: New Zealand’s most visited – and photographed – natural attraction
Witness thousands of litres of water squeezing and surging through a 15-metre rocky gorge into heart-stirring rapids and a waterfall you'll be hard-pressed not to photograph. Read the story . . .
Lake Taupō: the great lake
Lake Taupō is actually the drowned caldera of a super volcano, whose eruption in the first century AD caused meteorological effects noted by sky-gazers as far afield as Rome and China. Read the story . . .
Ōrakei Kōrako: thermal wonderland
There are still reminders scattered about the Taupō district of the subterranean forces that produced its mighty, first-century eruption and subsequent lake. Read the story . . .
Thermal Explorer Highway: Auckland to Napier
How about an epic roadie straight down the North Island to the land where the languid meandering of the mighty Waikato gives way to the hiss of steam in roistering Rotorua? Read the story . . .
Huka Falls tracks
Take a scenic walk along the banks of the Waikato River, or explore the many lookout points at Huka Falls, one of the most visited natural attractions in New Zealand. Read the story . . .
Four free things to do in Taupō
Taupō has lots of exciting activities on offer but often the best things in life are free. Read the story . . .
Four fun things to do in Wairākei
Just outside Taupō, Wairākei is a hotspot of geothermal activity, scenic beauty, crafts and cafés. Read the story . . .
Kinloch Golf Course, Taupō
Every hole of the Kinloch Golf Course near Taupō requires strategic thought and patience, thanks to the unique design features incorporated by 18-time Major winner Jack Nicklaus. Read the story . . .
Wairākei Golf Course, Taupō
Wairākei – a golf course in a sanctuary – has to be the quintessential New Zealand golf experience. Read the story . . .
Five great days out with kids in Taupō
With so much on offer in the wider Taupō region, you won't have any trouble keeping the kids occupied. We've rounded up five full days of fun to get you started. Read the story . . .
Marvel at the power of water on the Huka Falls to Aratiatia Rapids track
Experience the intense power and energy of water, as the Waikato River is squeezed through dams and rapids in Taupō. Read the story . . .
Go fishing at Huka Prawn Park
On the banks of the Waikato River, just north of Lake Taupō, you’ll find the unique attraction of Huka Prawn Park. Read the story . . .