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Top 15 places to visit in Taupo

  1. 4.7· 2,128 reviews13 tours include this
    Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings — places to visit in Taupo

    Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  2. 4.8· 830 reviews14 tours include this
    Huka Falls — places to visit in Taupo

    Huka Falls is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  3. 4.7· 1,436 reviews19 tours include this
    Lake Taupo — places to visit in Taupo

    Lake Taupo is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  4. 4.8· 252 reviews4 tours include this
    Orakei Korako — places to visit in Taupo

    Orakei Korako is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  5. 5.0· 90 reviews2 tours include this
    Tongariro River — places to visit in Taupo

    Tongariro River is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  6. Aratiatia Rapids — places to visit in Taupo

    Aratiatia Rapids is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  7. Taupo Museum — places to visit in Taupo

    Taupo Museum is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  8. Craters of the Moon — places to visit in Taupo

    Craters of the Moon is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  9. Volcanic Activity Centre — places to visit in Taupo

    Volcanic Activity Centre is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  10. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens — places to visit in Taupo

    Waipahihi Botanical Gardens is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  11. Mt. Tauhara — places to visit in Taupo

    Mt. Tauhara is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  12. Huka Prawn Park — places to visit in Taupo

    Huka Prawn Park is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

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    Waikato River — places to visit in Taupo

    Waikato River is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  14. Wairakei Terraces and Thermal Health Spa — places to visit in Taupo

    Wairakei Terraces and Thermal Health Spa is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  15. Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley — places to visit in Taupo

    Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Taupo. The dedicated guide is being written — see Taupo experiences that visit it in the meantime.

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Taupo has a mix of heritage sites, landmarks, markets and natural attractions. The listicle above ranks the top picks by traveller ratings and editorial review — start there if you have one or two days. Visitors typically include 2–3 landmark sites on day one, then mix in markets, neighbourhoods and one nature/water-side stop on day two.

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