Taupo Tours & Holidays

Taupo in the heart of the North Island is home to New Zealand's largest lake. 

It’s a place of extraordinary natural beauty and the ideal destination for those who enjoy getting out and about in the great outdoors. One Taupo’s biggest claims to fame is Lake Taupo which is housed in an ancient volcanic caldera born from one of the world’s most spectacular volcanic eruptions. However, there are plenty of things to do in Taupo which don’t involve getting out on the lake. The trout-filled rivers offer some of world’s best fly-fishing and there are ancient forests to explore, together with steaming geothermal valleys with natural hot springs, and superb national parks like Tongariro National Park which is a dual-listed UNESCO heritage site. Mountain bikers come to Taupo to ride The Great Lake Trails on the western shores of Lake Taupo which are considered some of the best mountain biking trails in the country. If you would prefer to hit the slopes, you’ll find New Zealand’s largest ski fields near Taupo on Mt Ruapehu, which also draw hikers in summer.

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Legendary New Zealand

Siwan · Traveled August 2024
Wonderful trip with a great group of people. I felt like I saw a lot of what New Zealand has to offer including sceneries and culture. Oli the tour guide was amazing and was very caring and reassuring. The trip was busy but I enjoyed that element.
Review submitted 25 Aug 2024

New Zealand's North to South Island Adventure

Ryan · Traveled July 2024
Absolutely amazing trip! I had a blast with my tour guide, Grant, and the team. New Zealand has so much to offer, and Intrepid provides a great overview of the North Island. Highly recommend!
Review submitted 16 Jul 2024

New Zealand Amplified (Northbound)

Ciaran · Traveled June 2024
Excellent trip to cover the length and breadth of New Zeland, lots of customisation available through optional activities, included activities are very good(Hobbiton and Mauri Tribe being top tier!)
Review submitted 16 Jul 2024

New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound)

Judith · Traveled May 2024
You can enjoy this trip if you like to be active whether 70 or 19yrs as me and my grandson did May 2024. Tour guide superb and food.activities and accommodation all excellent.
Review submitted 21 May 2024

New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound)

Judy · Traveled May 2024
This group trip can be action packed with zip lining and white water rafting just 2 of the many options. But it’s also suitable if you enjoy a group trip to see beautiful NZ. The accommodation is comfortable and our guide was first class with unsurpassed local knowledge that gets you those special places.
Review submitted 15 May 2024

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