The 10 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Taupo, North Island

March 24, 2022 Matilde Konrad

This adrenaline-pumping city offers an abundance of skydiving, jetboating and bungee jumping. Discover the marvels of Orakei Korako thermal park, featuring caves, hot springs and boiling mud pools. Gaze across Lake Taupo to see the spectacular volcanic mountains of Tongariro National Park, and make sure to visit Huka Falls, one of the great watery wonders of New Zealand.
Restaurants in Taupo

1. Chopperworx

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Chopperworx

ChopperWorx is perfectly located to provide you stunning flights over the Taupō & Central Plateau Region. Join us on a flight over the gorgeous Lake Taupō and Huka Falls or head further south for a flight over the Mountains and Kaimanawa Ranges. Flights over Mount Ruapehu and Tongariro are unsurpassed. The perfect gift for a birthday or special occasion. We can create a package to suit your budget and requirements.

2. Hukafalls Jet

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Hukafalls Jet

Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company permitted to take you to the base of the mighty Huka Falls for unique water-level views. This half hour of thrills, fun and excitement takes you along the beautiful Waikato River, lined with native bush, sheer rock cliff face and hot water streams. You’ll travel in one of our state of the art jet boats at an incredible 80km an hour and along the way you’ll experience our thrilling 360° spins. Operating on this stretch of the river since 1990, Hukafalls Jet has an outstanding record of professionalism and safety. Nothing gets you closer to the mighty Huka Falls!

3. Rapids Jet

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Rapids Jet

The Jet Boat is a New Zealand icon, and jet boating is a favourite activity for Kiwis. Set in the beautiful Aratiatia Scenic Reserve is New Zealand’s best white water Jet Boat Ride, Rapids Jet.Conveniently located just 15 minutes drive north of Taupo and 50 minutes south of Rotorua, Rapids Jet operates on the biggest rapids for commercial jetboating in New Zealand.Shoot through a narrow canyon, be exhilarated by spins on crystal clear waters, spot a trout and surf the pressure waves of the awesome Nga AwaPurua rapids. Take time to view the amazing surrounds of Aratiatia Scenic Reserve, and learn about the wildlife and history of the area with your Kiwi owner/drivers Rusty, Jimmy and Gazza.Our 35 minute blast guarantees an adrenaline rush! Since 1993, over 140,000 passengers aged 5-89 years have safely experienced the thrill of real white water jet boating with Rapids Jet.We have thousands of hours experience driving jet boats both in New Zealand and overseas, so you can be sure you are in safe hands with Rapids Jet. Let us share our love of jet boating with you, book a ride on Rapids Jet today.

4. Taupo Tandem Skydiving

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Taupo Tandem Skydiving

Experience the freedom of freefall in the home of skydiving with Taupo Tandem Skydiving! Operating for over 25 years, we're the original tandem dropzone in NZ - we've thrown over 200,000 crazy people out of our planes! A skydive with TTS is unforgettable - you'll see volcanoes, coast-to-coast views of the North Island and the incredible shores of Lake Taupo. Choose from our four heights – 9,000 ft, 12,000 ft, 15,000 ft or 18,500 ft for up to 75 seconds in freefall. We have the lowest-priced skydive in New Zealand and even offer complimentary pickups within Taupo and Rotorua. We've got plenty of amazing camera options to capture your skydive so you can take it home to show all your friends and family. We are a Qualmark Gold rated dropzone in which means your experience, safety, and our environmental impact are incredibly important to us. But most of all, we want to make sure you have the most fun ever!

5. Sail Barbary - Eco Sailing Taupo

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Sail Barbary - Eco Sailing Taupo

Our electric yacht is 100% sustainable, emissions and noise free, making it climate safe, and Lake Taupo’s best sailing experience. We have been sailing to the iconic Maori Rock Carvings since 1982! This all-year-round activity offers relaxation, fun and adventure on the water, the Kiwi way. Get right up close to this culturally significant 46 foot (14m) high rock art. Excellent, amusing and current commentary on lake, the volcanics and the carvings. Free refreshments including tea, coffee, hot chocolate and mulled wine (winter only). We are licenced but you are welcome or bring your own. Swimming is encouraged. Sail Barbary is the only boat in Taupo rated 'Qualmark Gold' by Tourism NZ under the 'sustainable business' category.

6. Huka Falls River Cruise

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Huka Falls River Cruise

Experience the best views of New Zealand’s most visited natural attraction, Huka Falls with Huka Falls River Cruise. Enjoy incredible views of this spectacular waterfall in comfort with Huka Falls River Cruise’s purpose-built river boat. Sit back and relax as we glide along the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest river, to Huka Falls. Experience the crystal clear water, birdlife, natural hot streams and the native tree-lined bush with our informative local guides. Enjoy the views and capture the best photos from our open-air large rear deck and front viewing platforms. We bring you so close to the falls that you can feel the spray on your face. The river is always calm so we can operate our family friendly, 1 hour 20 minute cruise in all weather. Complimentary tea and coffee is available in the comfortable inside seating area. Watch the opening of the Aratiatia Dam to create spectacular rapids before or after your cruise.

7. Taupo Bungy & Swing

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Taupo Bungy & Swing

Turn up the heat with a Bungy or Swing in the heart of Aotearoa’s geothermal region. Hanging off a cliff-top high over the Waikato River is AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand's Taupo Bungy and Swing. Famed for its awe-inspiring location, it provides all the adventure and adrenalin you’ll ever need and only five minutes from central Taupo.

8. Huka Falls tracks

Huka Falls Road, Taupo New Zealand +64 7-376 0072 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/9aed265315cd4a3096e97391441f9d1f.aspx
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Huka Falls tracks

Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.

Reviewed By SteveBaldwin-NZ - Hamilton, New Zealand

Really amazing sights and walk, very relaxing walking along the tracks, great facilities and car park too which makes the visit easy. Never get tired of visiting here

9. ERNEST KEMP SCENIC CRUISES

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ERNEST KEMP SCENIC CRUISES

Maori Rock Carvings daily cruises with Ernest Kemp, cruising picturesque Lake Taupo for over 30 years. Informative live commentary, excellent photo opportunities. Sit back relax with comfortable seating both inside and out. Complimentary tea & coffee and Free Wifi. 4 cruises daily in the summer months and 2 daily cruises in winter. 5pm Summer Cocktail Cruise includes wine, beer & pizza.

10. Wairakei Terraces

State Highway 1&5 Wairakei, Taupo New Zealand +64 7-378 0913 [email protected] http://www.wairakeiterraces.co.nz/
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Wairakei Terraces

Reviewed By collinl15 - Paraparaumu, New Zealand

What an awesome place to just relax and take in the surroundings, while soaking in thermal waters. Pools are at different temperatures to suit your needs, and are communal but clean. Take the time to do the terrace walk, it is great to see the thought and development of the Maori Village being established here. The steaming mini geyser surrounded by clouds of steam is really awesome !! In the trees around the pools there were Tui's singing and there was a Shining Cookoo also there in the trees.

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