Title: Lake Taupō in Waikato - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Lake Taupō Tours and Activities

![Lake Taupō](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/209e9f8fa0b30bc1821b44f5a44826e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lake Taupō](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a7d4e12af61f799f275125bb4abe6c36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lake Taupō](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a4ebb8b8e83916e7de280e167cf629b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Photo by Karen Hutchings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c472956b0b8ee18cafea6cbb7f7b742e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo by Karen Hutchings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c472956b0b8ee18cafea6cbb7f7b742e.jpg)

![Photo by Karen Hutchings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/24170afe84c86bfcdb99d1640e677c6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo by Karen Hutchings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/24170afe84c86bfcdb99d1640e677c6e.jpg)

## Visit Lake Taupō

Activities

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## Plan a trip to see Lake Taupō

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

![QT Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54040000/54037300/54037276/4c881f13_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### QT Auckland

Auckland Central Business District

CA $2,581

per person

Mar 11 - Mar 16

found 8 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Auckland (AKL)

9/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews)

Clean, convenient and amazing staff. RT bar is great as well

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

![Park Hyatt Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38880000/38874300/38874278/47ae1c6f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Park Hyatt Auckland

Auckland Central Business District

CA $3,074

per person

Mar 11 - Mar 16

found 8 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Auckland (AKL)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (323 reviews)

Beautiful room and staff excellent

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

![The Hotel Britomart](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44455300/44455269/99eec22f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### The Hotel Britomart

Auckland Central Business District

CA $2,751

per person

Mar 11 - Mar 16

found 8 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Auckland (AKL)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (519 reviews)

The hotel is located by Queen’s Wharf, a 5 minute walk to the cruise terminal. Also, it’s close to fine dining and designer shops.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

### Tours & day trips

[See all 15 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

![Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47693733/d028689d-b414-4c67-8d1f-9e75f674d219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour

2h 30m

9/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $55

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-maori-rock-carvings-lake-taupo-sailing-tour.a47693733.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1222071/836271df-3251-4d4f-bf9b-c9daa19ec0ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

2h

9.8/10

9 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $40

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/maori-rock-carvings-scenic-cruise.a1222071.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44851953/f15d5a08-7031-4917-aef9-40cafc79dbf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure

35m

Free cancellation available

CA $124

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-waikato-river-jetboating-adventure.a44851953.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Shuttle Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48498780/26293218-7a70-4f2d-b503-6038265ef989.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Shuttle Transfers

8h+

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $52

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-taupo-shuttle-transfer-for-tongariro-alpine-crossing.a48498780.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4782062/90762297-2b97-4645-892d-e57fa6a639ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise

1h 30m

10/10

3 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $47

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-taupo-1-5-hour-maori-rock-carvings-5-00-pm-cruise.a4782062.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48237295/06953f1d-cdcb-47a2-b102-d4cfa00f78ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

4h

Free cancellation available

CA $108

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-maori-rock-carvings-kayaking-tour.a48237295.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4729118/a89465d1-036b-4cf3-9903-df6f2558b440.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

1h 30m

10/10

5 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $47

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-taupo-1-5-hour-maori-rock-carvings-scenic-boat-cruise.a4729118.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Hidden Lake Kayak Tour in Taupō’s Secret Gem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51071824/d788f421-9864-450d-b492-ba419a3564af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Hidden Lake Kayak Tour in Taupō’s Secret Gem

4h

Free cancellation available

CA $156

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hidden-lake-kayak-tour-in-taupos-secret-gem.a51071824.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4650788/4c148954-8b36-4e83-952d-6a5aa7bd6a87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $263

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tandem-skydive-experience-in-taupo.a4650788.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4680566/f8360bec-ac64-4713-b740-43e852df1191.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

2h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $47

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-taupo-maori-rock-carving-2-5-hour-sailing-cruise.a4680566.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

### Attractions

[See all 6 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&filter.categories=Attractions)

![Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Sweets Cottage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46340774/eca4f214-486c-47b7-a7e4-844398231227.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Sweets Cottage

1h

Free cancellation available

CA $30

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-room-experience-taupo-the-sweets-cottage.a46340774.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Waihora Bay Shared Tour from Kinloch Marina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49820545/810a01d5-0c17-4493-aa90-5cb60dca5fd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Waihora Bay Shared Tour from Kinloch Marina

2h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $167

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waihora-bay-shared-tour-from-kinloch-marina.a49820545.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Chasing Waterfalls The Adventurer from Kinloch Marina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49812224/0c0fb812-ec1e-4983-869f-cb381c8fb771.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Chasing Waterfalls The Adventurer from Kinloch Marina

3h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $218

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chasing-waterfalls-the-adventurer-from-kinloch-marina.a49812224.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46337228/253ca0f9-0dd0-4fc7-9f1e-21bbe4197e8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin

1h

Free cancellation available

CA $30

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-room-experience-taupo-cabin-in-the-woods.a46337228.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvellous Circus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46324593/b2eddb51-37e3-4e16-9d8c-32c9bf4e54d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvellous Circus

1h

Free cancellation available

CA $30

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-room-experience-taupo-the-wild-tea-party.a46324593.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46338532/5a17aa88-36e6-46b6-b2aa-85e4ad38d4e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

1h

Free cancellation available

CA $30

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-room-experience-taupo-the-hunting-lodge.a46338532.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

[See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor)

![Tongariro Alpine Crossing Ketetahi Shuttle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2024307/2276ed98-b5fb-423d-8856-934776ee004b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tongariro Alpine Crossing Ketetahi Shuttle

8h

6/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $52

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tongariro-alpine-crossing-shuttle-options.a2024307.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Shuttle Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48498780/26293218-7a70-4f2d-b503-6038265ef989.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Shuttle Transfers

8h+

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $52

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-taupo-shuttle-transfer-for-tongariro-alpine-crossing.a48498780.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4650788/4c148954-8b36-4e83-952d-6a5aa7bd6a87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $263

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tandem-skydive-experience-in-taupo.a4650788.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

![Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48796615/8ada05fc-23bd-4680-ae3a-80e4b5c91b4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

6h

Free cancellation available

CA $1,921

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-private-geothermal-bike-tour.a48796615.activity-details?&rid=6108145&location=Lake+Taup%C5%8D&swp=off)

### Popular places to visit

![Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery which includes indigenous culture and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113749-Lake-Taupo-Museum-And-Art-Gallery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.

[](https://expedia.ca/Taupo-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Taupo.d6108148.Vacation-Attraction)

![Spa Thermal Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cad493d15ab274d01edff6ff538a09b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Spa Thermal Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Spa-Thermal-Park-Tauhara.d553248635974614317.Vacation-Attraction)

![Craters of the Moon which includes mist or fog and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113394-Taupo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Craters of the Moon

Experience a strange volcanic landscape where steam clouds swirl in the air and mud pools pop and boil beneath your feet.

[](https://expedia.ca/Craters-Of-The-Moon-Wairakei.d6108162.Vacation-Attraction)

![Huka Falls which includes a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113387-Taupo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Huka Falls

Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.

[](https://expedia.ca/Huka-Falls-Rotokawa.d6108156.Vacation-Attraction)

#### The Landing Lake Taupō

Enjoy an outing to The Landing Lake Taupō during your stay in Taupō. 

[](https://expedia.ca/The-Landing-Lake-Taupo-Wharewaka.d736322830499901440.Vacation-Attraction)

#### The Kinloch Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinloch at The Kinloch Club. 

[](https://expedia.ca/The-Kinloch-Club-Kinloch.d553248635947280254.Vacation-Attraction)

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## Best Lodging Options Near Lake Taupō

## Check availability on hotels close to Lake Taupō

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The Point Villas

Whakamoenga Point, Lake Taupo Taupo 

[](https://expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-The-Point-Villas.h15929167.Hotel-Information)

![Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111940000/111937900/111937831/eb3ca8be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Luxury retreat for two beside the great lake.

 Taupo Waikato

[](https://expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-Luxury-Beside-The-Great-Lake.h111937831.Hotel-Information)

![North Cole Cottage - Hatepe Lake Front Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915900/37915894/d1843e2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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North Cole Cottage - Hatepe Lake Front Home

 Hatepe Lake Taupo

[](https://expedia.ca/Hatepe-Hotels-North-Cole-Cottage-Hatepe-Lake-Front-Home.h37915894.Hotel-Information)

![Hatepe Haven - Hatepe Holiday Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76350000/76348900/76348869/dfc26642_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hatepe Haven - Hatepe Holiday Home

 Hatepe Lake Taupo

[](https://expedia.ca/Hatepe-Hotels-Hatepe-Haven-Hatepe-Holiday-Home.h76348869.Hotel-Information)

![Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16632600/16632527/12de9721_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

2819 State Highway 1, RD2 Motutere Taupo

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![Hatepe Lake Taupo Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120810000/120804700/120804633/w1924h1279x0y3-076436b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hatepe Lake Taupo Retreat

 Lake Taupo Lake Taupo

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![Summer and winter retreat
3 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45300000/45294200/45294112/5fd73459_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Summer and winter retreat 3 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms

 Hatepe Waikato

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![Apartment with lake, mountain & rural views.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116210000/116204400/116204399/6a38fb11_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Apartment with lake, mountain & rural views.

 Taupo 

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![Chalet Eiger Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13100800/13100789/5def5a7a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Chalet Eiger Lodge

534 Gillespie Place Taupo Waikato

[](https://expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-Chalet-Eiger-Lodge.h13100789.Hotel-Information)

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