Taupo is a world recognised fishing destination and features some epic fishing in the calm of the back-country rivers, the absolutely beautiful and bountiful Tongariro River, many river mouths, and out on Lake Taupo all year round.

We suggest the following providers as options for fishing in the beautiful Taupo:

• Chris Jolly Outdoors: fishing charters, heli-fishing and raft fishing for all levels of experience and duration of stay. 

• Pinnacle Charters: offering both fishing out on Lake Taupo or scenic cruises at a calm pace.

• Fish Taupo: trout fishing, cruising and sightseeing charter boat.

Taupo’s is defined by the water that flows through and from the city. With the crisp white snows on the local volcanic mountains of the National Park to steam forcing itself from geothermal vents dotted all over the city. The real way to see and experience Taupo’s water obsession is out on the Lake.

 We at NZ Motorhome Rentals recommend you get on board with some of the following water based wonders:

• Surf the rapids on a ride with Rapid’s Jet, jump on board and take a geothermal tour in a jetboat through secluded native bush covered canyons with a recommended provider, NZ Riverjet, or see the power of the mighty Huka Falls with Hukafalls Jet.

• Take the afternoon off and chill out on a sail boat out on the Lake. Sail Barbary or Sail Fearless are great trusted providers of sail experiences and cater for those who want to get involved in the operation of the boats and those who are happy to relax and watch the shores pass by in fine form.

• Cruising: cruise on Lake Taupo to one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism experiences – the Mine Bay Māori rock carvings.

Taupo is an incredible producer of geothermal energy and there is no better way to see and soak up the benefits of such incredible natural activity than a deep soak in hot geothermal water piped up from deep beneath the earth to ease your bones from travel in your motorhome rental and getting yourself within the clouds of steam and enjoying the calming sound of active mud pools bubbling away whilst wandering through Taupo’s incredible geothermal walkways.

​Some truly special geothermal activity worth stopping for:

• Visit Orakei Korako. This is the closest that anyone can get to viewing the lost Pink and White Terraces with their iconic and striking candy-coloured hillside. The Pink and White Terraces come alive and feature a number of geysers, steam, coloured pools the colour of gems and the only geothermal cave in New Zealand.

• Visit the Otumuheke Stream at Spa Thermal Park. Here the hot geothermal water originating from the Otumuheke Stream flows gently off into the Waikato River. The benefit is a free hotspot for weary campervan travellers to rest their bones in the healing natural mineral water.

• At Taupo Debretts you will find one-of-a-kind thermal hot mineral water pools and a crowd favourite thrilling dragon hydro slide as well as two heated curved racing slides for the adventurous and adrenaline addicted amongst you. Also featured is a children’s warm water playground with an interactive element and some secluded pools for your own slice of paradise.

• You absolutely have to get to the Craters of the Moon. This geothermal board walk features exceptionally well-formed pathways and a number of lifted platforms for the ultimate view of the geothermal activity below. A particularly interesting aspect of the walk are the native plants that have adapted to living in an arid and harsh environment. 

Taupo is a favourite and a cornerstone of the fabled traditional Kiwi vacation – nothing beats the sun drenched hours with family and friends playing, discovering and learning the secrets all held by the amazing waters that form a part of Taupo’s ecological system and natural wonder, the native bush and the nearby snow capped mountains.

​We suggest the following family friendly events and activities that are guaranteed to please:

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• Getting out on Lake Taupo – be it fishing, swimming, cruising or having a beachside picnic, chilling out in and on the shores of Lake Taupo is an enjoyable pastime and treasured childhood memory for many of the people of New Zealand.

• Walk one of the many Huka Falls trails – these well crafted trails are ideal for cycling and hiking on the trails that weave their way about the majestic Huka Falls and make their way along both banks of the mighty Waikato River.

• Catch the big one at the Huka Prawn Park – a fabelled and crowd favourite for children and adults alike, head to the Huka Prawn Park and see with your own eyes the cool and quirky sites of the park. Activities include fishing for prawns and guided tours of the processing facility.

• Taste the rainbow at the Huka Honey Hive. This provides a special experience for your tastebuds and features plenty of free honey, mead and tastings of liqueur. See the real live beehives, test a multitude of bee related health products, feel the benefits of honey skincare, and, of course, eat real honey ice creams.