Best Places to Visit Near Taupō
Visit some of the best attractions in the vicinity of Taupō with hundreds to choose from to make your perfect day out or weekend break away. Browse the below list featuring some of the best destinations (such as Tongariro National Park, Rotorua, Tūrangi) or select map view to search geographically.
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Cities and Localities Near Taupō
Where to go for a weekend trip near Taupō? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of Taupō within a 50 mile radius.
45 milesSW
Tongariro National ParkUnesco, National park
39 milesN
RotoruaCity
25 milesSW
TūrangiTown
34 milesN
TokoroaTown
43 milesN
NgongotahāTown
38 milesN
WhakarewarewaLocality
47 milesN
PutāruruTown
33 milesE
Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation ParkNational park
27 milesNW
MangakinoTown
TOP Attractions
Best Day Trips from Taupō
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Attractions Best Day Trips from Taupō
47 milesSWWhakapapa skifield Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
40 milesSWTongariro National Park, New Zealand
Active volcano for hiking/rock climbing
41 milesSWTongariro Alpine Crossing Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
29 milesNELady Knox Geyser New Zealand
38 milesNRedwoods Forest Rotorua, New Zealand
39 milesNRotorua Museum Rotorua, New Zealand
39 milesNGovernment Gardens Rotorua, New Zealand
32 milesEArohaki Lagoon Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, New Zealand
35 milesNENew Zealand
Large wildlife refuge with black swans
45 milesNNew Zealand Timber Museum Putāruru, New Zealand
49 milesSWTongariro National Park, New Zealand
Largest active volcano in New Zealand
43 milesNNew Zealand
Crater lake with fishing, boating and more
37 milesNTe Puia Rotorua, New Zealand
39 milesNELake Tarawera New Zealand
38 milesSWMount Tongariro Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
33 milesNEWaimangu Volcanic Rift Valley New Zealand
41 milesNENew Zealand
Lakeside volcano with hiking trails
27 milesNWLake Maraetai Mangakino, New Zealand
39 milesNELake Ōkareka New Zealand
29 milesSWPihanga Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
49 milesNNew Zealand
Mountain lake for fishing and hiking
15 milesNOrakei Korako New Zealand
43 milesNELake Ōkataina New Zealand
12 milesSWNew Zealand
Mountainous staple for lake activities
19 milesNLake Ohakuri New Zealand
32 milesSWLake Rotoaira New Zealand
27 milesSWTongariro National Trout Centre Tūrangi, New Zealand
4.9 miEMount Tauhara New Zealand
41 milesNMitai Maori Village - Rotorua New Zealand Rotorua, New Zealand
37 milesNNew Zealand
Volcanic lake for fishing and water sports
28 milesNEChampagne Pool New Zealand
36 milesNELake Rerewhakaaitu New Zealand
29 milesSWLake Rotopounamu Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
49 milesNOkere Falls Ngongotahā, New Zealand
46 milesNHells Gate - New Zealand's Only Mud Bath and Spa Rotorua, New Zealand
46 milesNTikitere New Zealand
43 milesNRotorua Caldera New Zealand
43 milesSWTama Lakes Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
28 milesNENew Zealand
Colour-splashed geothermal reserve
38 milesNEHorse Trekking Lake Okareka Rotorua, New Zealand
49 milesNWArapuni Suspension Bridge New Zealand
39 milesNRotorua Duck Tours Rotorua, New Zealand
36 milesNENew Zealand
Small shallow lake with emerald waters
39 milesNBibleworld Museum & Discovery Centre Rotorua, New Zealand
29 milesNWPureora Forest Park New Zealand
41 milesSKaweka Range New Zealand
41 milesSWKakahi New Zealand
9.1 miNWBen Lomond New Zealand
42 milesNaMAZEme Ngongotahā, New Zealand
41 milesNOGO Rotorua Rotorua, New Zealand
39 milesNBlue Baths Rotorua, New Zealand
36 milesNETe Wairoa, New Zealand New Zealand
49 milesSWNorth Island Volcanic Plateau New Zealand
43 milesSEKaweka Forest Park New Zealand
39 milesNRotorua Aquatic Centre Rotorua, New Zealand
34 milesNIt hut tokoroa Tokoroa, New Zealand
49 milesSWNational Park Village New Zealand
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Waikato region page or discover the top tourist attractions in New Zealand.