We are a Qualmark rated 4 star motel with COVID clean certification and a fully vaccinated team. Our modern units have air conditioning/heat pump, spa baths, Sky 50+, cooking facilities, refrigerator, microwave, table and chairs, comfortable lounge chairs or sofa, windows have hush glass and free Wi-Fi . There is...
Pub n Grub
Relax down by the lake with the picture prefect views great food and a couple of cold ones....
Haka Lodge Taupo Ltd
Come and stay in backpacker luxury with free unlimited wi-fi, hot tub and epic views of Lake Taupō. We offer a variety of up-market dormitory rooms for those travelling on a budget, and a wide range of private rooms for those who enjoy their own space. We welcome travellers from...
AJ Hackett Taupō Bungy & Swing
Turn up the heat with a Bungy or Swing in the heart of Aotearoa’s geothermal region. Hanging off a cliff-top high over the Waikato River is Taupō Bungy and Swing. Famed for its awe-inspiring location, it provides all the adventure and adrenaline you’ll ever need and only five minutes from...
The Roaming Giant
The circus used to be known to frequent Claudelands, bringing with it giant animals such as elephants, giraffes, and even the odd bear. When not delighting the Hamilton Public, the animals often made attempts for their freedom with the hope of exploring the neighbouring Claudelands bush. Old newspaper articles tell...
The Bistro
The Bistro, a Taupo restaurant, was built with a desire to bless the community. We love that we are able to provide Taupo locals and visitors alike with a European style dining experience at a price the average Kiwi can afford. Chef Jude Messenger, creates the menus at The Bistro...
The Wayward Pigeon
Suburban bar and restaurant opening in 2017 in the new Parkwood Development in southern Rototuna. The now quiet suburbs of Rototuna have a colourful history, with plenty of interesting characters making this area their home over the years. Few of those characters were quite as flamboyant as the patriarch of...
Good Merchant
Good Merchant is a fresh, modern provincial pub in the heart of Matamata offering welcoming kiwi hospitality mixed with great food and locally brewed craft beers and ciders. Located in a former farm supply depot the pub continues this fine tradition replenishing and refreshing locals and travellers alike. Good Merchant...
Baycrest Thermal Lodge
Our Taupo motel accommodation is elegant and well-appointed, featuring super-king beds, 40” flat screen SMART TV’s, Sky’s all new ‘Guest Select’ offering 60+ TV channels, unlimited free wireless broadband internet, under-floor central heating (for the cooler months), European bathrooms and kitchen facilities. All suites are air conditioning. Ground floor suites...