Local Taupo attractions near our motel
Make the most of your stay at our new motel and motor lodge in Lake Taupo New Zealand by visiting the many amazing local attractions around Taupo, NZ.
We can assist with information and bookings for a vast range of these to ensure you enjoy this wonderful holiday destination. Many activity operators will provide transport to and from Alpine Lake Motor Lodge.
Adventure activities
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Taupo is the adventure capital of New Zealand. Choose from bungy jumping, sky diving, river rafting, kayaking, sailing, para-sailing, water skiing, jet boating, horse trekking, mountain biking, skiing and snow boarding at Whakapapa or Turoa, horseback riding, 4-wheel off-road driving, helicopter flights, float-plane flights, caving, rock climbing, hiking - to name a few. It is also the ideal base for the world famous the for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing for which the Tongariro Expeditions bus can pick you up early in the morning from Alpine Lake Motor Lodge, take you to the start of the crossing, pick you up at the other end then bring you back. |
Thermal and volcanic activities
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Lake Taupo is actually the crater lake of an extinct volcano so we are right in the centre of the Volcanic Plateau, providing the unique thermal activity experiences of Orakei Korako, Wai-O-Tapu thermal wonderland and Craters of the Moon. Both the Taupo AC Baths and the Taupo Hot Springs are thermally heated swimming pools and spas and we can also guide you to thermal hot spots in Lake Taupo and the Waikato River. The Wairakei Terraces Maori Cultural Experience is both a thermal area with colourful terraces formed by the silica in the thermal water, and a unique cultural experience. Complimentary transport is available from the motel. |
Fishing and Boating
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Lake Taupo is well stocked with rainbow and brown trout and even the most amateur fisherman with the help of local knowledge can catch these. There are many boat charters that will take you out on the lake to fish or just to enjoy the beautiful scenery including the famous Maori Carvings. Our guests have always caught a trout when using our recommended fly fishing guide. Local restaurants will cook your trout for you or the local butcher will smoke it so you can take it away with you. Huka Prawn Park also allows fishing for prawns and will cook your catch for you to devour. |
Golf and Motor Sport
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Taupo is the ideal golfers holiday base with the renowned Wairakei International Golf course, the new Kinloch Golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and the Taupo Golf Club's Tahara and Centennial courses among the best in New Zealand. Many guests make it a golfing holiday and play all four! Race a Formula Challenge V8 Race Car or enjoy a hot lap as a passenger in a 400hp, 300kph Porsche GT3 Race car at the Taupo A1GP race track. |
Day trips from Taupo
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See the best of the central North Island in easy day trips. Waitomo Caves - famous for glow worms and black water rafting. Tongariro National Park - a World Heritage Park that includes Mt. Ruapehu, Mt. Ngauruhoe, Mt. Tongariro and two ski fields Whakapapa and Turoa. Napier - the Art Deco capital of the world and home to many fine wineries. Rotorua - the active geysers, mud pools, mineral spas and Maori cultural shows. Whakatane - the starting point for boat trips out to the active volcano on White Island. |
Shopping
A short walk from Alpine Lake Motor Lodge there is a wide range of specialty shops, boutiques and art galleries as well as the national branded shops. We have many favourites to recommend.
Alpine Lake Motor Lodge 141 Heuheu Street Taupo New Zealand NZ
