Things to Do in Taupo
8 activities and experiences for backpackers.
All (8)Adventure (1)Nature (4)Tours (1)Water Sports (2)
Adventure
Bungee jump 47m above the Waikato River at Taupo Bungy
Bungee jump 47m above the Waikato River at Taupo Bungy
Free
Nature
Hike to Huka Falls, NZ's most visited natural attraction
Hike to Huka Falls, NZ's most visited natural attraction (free, 1-hour walk from town)
Free
Soak in the free hot springs at Spa Thermal Park
Soak in the free hot springs at Spa Thermal Park (15-minute walk from town)
Free
Use Taupo as a base for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Use Taupo as a base for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (1-hour drive to trailhead)
Free
Visit Craters of the Moon geothermal walk
Visit Craters of the Moon geothermal walk ($8 NZD entry)
from $8 NZD
Tours
Go trout fishing on Lake Taupo
Go trout fishing on Lake Taupo
Free
Water Sports
Jet boat to the Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo
Jet boat to the Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo (accessible only by water)
Free
Skydive over Lake Taupo
Skydive over Lake Taupo (from $199 NZD for 9,000ft; $279 for 12,000ft; $359 for 15,000ft)
from $199 NZD