Beach near Taupo, New Zealand

Taupo Travel Guide

New Zealand

Taupo is a town of 22,469 people in New Zealand’s North Island, on the shores of Lake Taupo. It is a practical base for exploring the surrounding lake and central North Island landscape.

Most air travellers arrive through Taupo Airport, which serves the town directly. For time by the water, Te Rae Point is a nearby coastal-style spot, 31.7 kilometres from Taupo, described as a spit in New Zealand.

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Local time

22,469

Population

11,536 miles away

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Weather in Taupo

Sun

11°

Mon

12°

Tue

15°

Know before you go

Pays in NZD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 111

Dial code +64

Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.

Best time to visit Taupo

Jan

21°15

Feb

22°13

Mar

19°9

Apr

17°12

May

14°11

Jun

12°10

Jul

11°13

Aug

11°10

Sep

13°14

Oct

16°14

Nov

18°13

Dec

21°14

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Taupo

  • Te Rae Point

    31.7 km away

Things to do in Taupo

  1. Taupo NZMCA Park

    park

    0.3 km

  2. Taharepa Reserve

    park

    4.7 km

  3. The Cave Taupo

    music venue

    1 km

  4. Taupo Community Gardens

    arts and entertainment

    2.5 km

  5. Wharewaka Reserve

    park

    1.2 km

  6. Wai-O-Tapo Thermal Park

    park

    4.5 km

  7. Nz Modern School of Music Taupo Tongariro

    arts and entertainment

    4 km

  8. Secombe Park

    park

    2.2 km

Getting there

Taupo Airport · 0 km

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