Top Things to do in Taupo District
10 Shopping in Taupo District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Taupo District, New Zealand including Souvenir Outlet & Mountain Bike Hire, Tukairangi Gallery, The Merchant, L'Arte, Taupo Art Gallery, Huka Honey Hive, Lava Glass, Souvenir Outlet, Taupo Market, CraftyTROUT Shoppe.
Restaurants in Taupo District
1. Souvenir Outlet & Mountain Bike Hire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 90 reviews
Souvenir Outlet & Mountain Bike Hire has a huge range of New Zealand Souvenirs at outlet prices. We have plenty of parking, Icecreams & cold drinks available with a relaxing outdoor seating area. There is a beautiful 1.0 kilometre scenic walk to the popular Huka Falls. You can park your vehicle securely at our shop & do the walk. We also hire out Mountain Bikes to ride the large amount of mountain bike trails.
Reviewed By 623denu
We rented two bikes and went on a Aratiatia walkway trail (17 km). It was an awesome experience, highly recommend. Just the right amount of excitement. Bart at Four B mountain bike hire gave us a great service and lots if useful information. Thank you mate.
2. Tukairangi Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Tukairangi Gallery is the studio home of master potter Ross Palmer and his wife Annie. Set in idyllic rural valley surrounds, close to town and the lake, it is a working pottery where visitors can see the process in action, meet with the artists, and view an exciting range of original work for sale, all featuring our distinctive and brilliantly colourful glazes.
Reviewed By NewZealand20202020
We visited Annie & Ross recently on our way through Taupo. Their Gallery is situated in the valley behind Acacia Bay. Ross & Annie greeted us warmly, sharing some of their expert knowledge on pottery making and the stories behind each unique pottery piece with us. The brilliance of colour and colour combinations of their glazes as well as the classical shapes of their objects of art are astounding. There is a fresh, modern and light feeling to in their highly finished products. Whether you are looking for a present or a great piece of pottery for your own enjoyment, there is something there for everyone.
3. The Merchant
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
4. L'Arte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By PGNZ - Waipukurau, New Zealand
Still a great place to visit. Great for Coffee and Food and fun to wander around the arts and crafts. Almost always buy something for the Garden
5. Taupo Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Taupo art gallery is a small art gallery in Heu Heu street (CBD). Graham Moeller is a full time landscape artist that paints LIVE in the gallery every day (except TUESDAYS) painting scenes from all around New Zealand in his preferred medium of oils. The exhibition always has at least 50 paintings on show. Now Graham has got paintings in private collections in 18 different countries world wide
6. Huka Honey Hive
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 323 reviews
FREE ENTRY into New Zealand's largest showcase of honey products. Enjoy free tastings of honey, mead, liqueurs and fruit wine while you explore. Immerse yourself in all things honey with live beehive viewing, interactive displays, wellness products, divine honey based skincare and gourmet honey icecream. Our friendly, knowledgeable team look forward to welcoming you to our special place. Open 7 days. A complete honey experience.
Reviewed By lill_nik_kiwi - New Zealand, null
Stopped in with Master 6 and we both loved it (even though we aren’t big honey lovers). So many interactive bits for the kids, including a bee playstation game which I had to pull Master 6 off! Loved comparing different honeys in the tasting area and enjoyed an icecream at the end. We both loved seeing the live hive and spotting the queen bee. Amazing staff that made the place even more enjoyable. Thanks team!!
7. Lava Glass
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 883 reviews
Lava Glass is an art glass gallery, glassblowing studio & glass sculpture garden by world-renowned New Zealand master glassblower Lynden Over. The complex offers a unique and fascinating window into the world of glassblowing. You can watch the spectacular art of glassblowing, browse through the adjoining gallery of New Zealand inspired glass art and take a stroll through our beautiful glass sculpture garden. The garden features more than 600 glass sculptures and has been endorsed as 'A Garden of Significance'. Entry glassblowing studio: $7.50 per person/ $30 per family* Entry sculpture garden: $10 per person/ $40 per family* Combination ticket studio & garden: $15 per person/ $50 per family* *up to 6 individuals. Following your visit, part of your entry fee will be deducted from any glass purchase from the gallery. Lava Glass pieces are also available in our online shop. We offer insured worldwide shipping.
Reviewed By penina638 - Wellington, New Zealand
We loved visiting the glassblwoing studio and hearing about and seeing glassblowing in action, and then walking around the BEAUTIFUL glass sculpture garden! Staff were very knowledgeable, warm and friendly. We were so taken by the stunning art pieces, we had to buy a special signature piece by Lyndon Over. A visit here is compulsory when visiting Taupo/Wairakei!
8. Souvenir Outlet
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Souvenir Outlet is a discounted souvenir shop, containing a large selection of quality souvenirs & gifts at an affordable price. We stock warm water proof jackets, Tee shirts starting at $7.50, Gloves, Beanies, Scarves, Soft Toys, Bags, Jewellery, Caps, Key rings & more. Come & see use for quality souvenirs at a good price & some execellent Kiwi service.
9. Taupo Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 49 reviews
the Taupo Market is a must do activity when in town on a Saturday - this vibrant and well-organized Market is ever changing and has something for everyone - fresh fruit and vege, great coffee, sausages, garden art, baby wear, paintings, carvings, wind chimes, belts, plants and seedlings, preserves and the yummiest baking, baskets, jewellery and clothing, fruit wine and honey. and, and, and ... there is lots of seating - you can listen to popular music - talk to the vendors and make new friends The Taupo Market - be inspired ...
Reviewed By Lynleyfish - Cambridge, New Zealand
This is the first time we visited this market and are wondering why it has taken us so long!! We are from out of town but have often visited on weekends in the past 18 months, enough to warrant going. There are some very good stalls with plenty of variety for birthday and Christmas gift ideas. One particular stall has cheap greenstone pendants, the cheapest I have seen for a long time. I am super-happy with my purchase there. There is plenty of sinful food to eat, including churros and donuts. There is no shelter from the weather elements, so be sure to dress accordingly and/or bring an umbrella. We will be back for sure!!
10. CraftyTROUT Shoppe
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
TROUTShoppe @ Crafty TROUT Brewery (Downstairs) This our Off licence for our Ciders and Beers brewed in view of the Shop. Not just a ManCAVE this shop will have you finding Gifts to suit the whole family. All Things TROUT except Licenses and Tackle.
Reviewed By MrC1994
The Crafty Trout has an upstairs bar and a downstairs shop. It brews a variety of styles of beer. The dark beers are very good. Comfy leather sofas, a sun trap balcony and 5 cuckoo clocks add to the appeal of this place.
