Taupo is the heart of New Zealand’s North Island. It’s where you’ll find the beautiful Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake where swimming and kayaking is popular, but even a scenic drive around it will be worthwhile. You’ll find an array of fun and relaxing things here for the perfect family trip.
Taupo is the place to be.
Weather
Taupo’s warmest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 22.7°C (72.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 11.4°C (52.5°F).
The best time to visit for warm-weather activities is from early January to late Febraury.
March is the driest month, when the rain usually falls for 7.3 days. So this could be a great alternative!
The coldest and wettest month is July, with an average high-temperature of 11°C (51.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F). Rain falls for about 10.9 days. Don’t come in July if you’re an outdoorsy family.
Go to metservice.com for a 10 day weather forecast.
Activities
Taupo, with its freshwater lakes, bubbling geothermal areas, trout fishing, street art and native bush walks makes it a great family holiday destination. Spend the day by the lake, go on a scenic drive or sit in warm geothermal waters, no matter what you do you’re going to #lovetaupo and all it has to offer.
Make sure you enjoy a nice relaxing soak in one of the beautiful pools in Taupo. The thundering Huka Falls is a popular tourist destination and just a quick stop out of your way. There’s heaps of walking and biking tracks to full up your days and lots of fun attractions the kids will love.
And if you’re looking for a quick spot to eat, check out the McDonald’s where you can eat your meal inside a plane!
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Taupo, with its freshwater lakes, bubbling geothermal areas, trout fishing, street art and native bush walks makes it a great family holiday destination. Spend the day by the lake, go on a scenic drive or sit in warm geothermal waters, no matter what you do you’re going to #lovetaupo and all it has to offer. Pools AC Baths –…
About | Spa Thermal Park The Spa Thermal Park is a pretty popular spot and for good reason. Every time we’re in Taupo, it’s hard not to visit. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day of fun. You’ll need to walk here but it’s only about ten minutes away from the carpark. When you get there you’ll find…
About | Tongariro National Trout Centre Come and learn about freshwater trout at the Tongariro National Trout Centre. Walk through the visitors centre and aquarium where you’ll discover more about trout fishing. See eels, small trout and a lot of other fish. Walk along the stream full of huge trout protected from fishermen, you’ll also have a chance of seeing…
About | Huka Prawn Park Huka Prawn Park is New Zealand’s only prawn park, nowhere else can you fish for prawns! Come and enjoy a day filled with fun activities, hand-feed baby prawns and dine at the Riverside Restaurant. Heading on through to the activities park you’ll find lots of ways to play and have fun with the water. Ride…
About | Rangatira Point Walking Track The Rangatira Point Walking Track takes you along to the point, which is the place to be when summer rolls around. It’s a good spot to go diving into the water and it doesn’t take too long to get there from the road. The Rangatira Point Walking Track is nice and shady and mostly…
About | Great Lake Walkway (Lion’s Walk) 10km (return the way you came). 1 – 2 hours. Grade 1. The Great Lake Walkway is a popular track and a great way to see Lake Taupo while stopping off along the way to hot water beaches, playgrounds and picnic spots. It’s also a great way to get to know the area!…
About | Huka Falls Lookout The Huka Falls Lookout, the most visited and photographed location in New Zealand, is where you’ll get to see the bright blue rushing waters of the Waikato River come rushing down the gorge and down an 11-metre waterfall. It’s an impressive sight! The beautiful and mighty Waikato River, which is New Zealand’s longest, comes winding…
About | Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings The Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings are one of New Zealand’s most extraordinary contemporary Maori artworks. Standing 14 metres above the water, these carvings took 4 summers to complete back in the late 1970s and is one of the highlights while in Taupo. The person behind the carvings is Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell, who’s vision…