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Our things to do in Taupo are the best ways to experience the region in New Zealand's north island and its breathtaking scenery. See the snow capped mountains from new heights with a tandem skydive over Taupo. Take in the beauty of New Zealand's largest lake with a catamaran sailing brunch cruise on Lake Taupo. Step back in time and take a self drive tour on The Forgotten Railway whilst exploring the amazing natural scenery of farmland, mountains and native bush. Our things to do in Taupo has you covered for the best must-do experiences to see the region's wonders.
Taupō sits on the edge of New Zealand's largest lake, with the Waikato River running out of it and the volcanoes of Tongariro on the horizon. These Taupō activities cover all three: in the air, on the river and out on the water.
Taupō is one of the best known places in the country to jump out of a plane. A tandem skydive from 12,000ft gives you 45 seconds of freefall over the lake. Go higher with a 15,000ft tandem skydive for 60 seconds, or the 16,500ft skydive, Taupō's highest, for up to 75 seconds. See all skydiving in Taupō.
The Taupō bungy jump drops 47 metres over the Waikato River, and it's billed as New Zealand's highest water touch bungy. Rather swing than jump? The cliff-face giant swing sends you out across the river at up to 70km/h. Browse bungy jumping in Taupō.
The Huka Falls jet boat ride runs for 30 minutes, with 360 degree spins and views of the falls from water level. Further down the Waikato, a 35 minute jet boat ride takes on the Nga Awa Purua rapids at up to 90km/h. For a slower look at the river, the private guided bike ride from Aratiatia Dam to Huka Falls starts with the dam's floodgates opening. See more jet boating in Taupō.
The Māori rock carvings at Mine Bay are best seen from the water. The 90 minute scenic cruise on Lake Taupō visits them with the Tongariro peaks behind, while the eco sailing cruise to the rock carvings lets you help with the sails. Go later in the day on the sunset cruise with a drink, or in comfort on the luxury catamaran sail.
Looking for things to do in Taupō with family or friends? The self drive Doughboat picnic cruise lets you bring your own food, drinks and music for 90 minutes on the lake.
Taupō is famous for trout. Book half day fly fishing for 2 with a specialist guide, or a private fishing charter on Lake Taupō for up to 12. Browse more fishing charters.
For a helicopter ride in Taupō, a 9 minute Huka Falls flight is a quick look from above, and the 50 minute Tongariro Crossing flight heads south over the national park. Explore nearby Ruapehu and Rotorua, or the wider Central North Island.
The Taupō bungy is 47 metres high and jumps out over the Waikato River. It's billed as New Zealand's highest water touch bungy, and you can choose to dip your head or more into the river.
The Māori rock carvings are at Mine Bay on Lake Taupō, and cruises and sailing trips take you out to see them from the water. Trips run for 90 minutes to two and a half hours.