Why go
- Town in the North Island of New Zealand.
- 3 curated must-see attractions on record, including Huka Falls.
- Served by Taupo Airport (TUO).
History
Taupō, sometimes written as Taupo, is a town located in the central North Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the north-eastern edge of Lake Taupō, which is the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand. Taupō was constituted as a borough in 1953. It has been the seat of Taupō District Council since the council was formed in 1989.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH) · 2 routes: Auckland*, Wellington*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Taupo Airport (TUO); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TUO has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Auckland, Wellington).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Taupō, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.