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Rafting New Zealand caters for every single ability, with rafting trips from Grade 2 - 5 in several different rivers. For extreme white water and an adrenaline rush there is the Wairoa River tour or for a more relaxed beginner experience suitable for families and seniors the Tongariro River is the perfect solution.

Planning ahead with your booking is important as the higher grade trips only go once a week because of water volume.

Adrift Outdoor Guided Adventures are the specialists in guiding and outdoor activities in the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks.  

Take in some of the most spectacular scenery available throughout the country; learn the stories, the history and the legends of the land from within the tracks of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, within the dual World Heritage-listed site.

The three active andesitic volcanoes, Mt Tongariro (1967m), Mt Ngauruhoe (2291m) and Mt Ruapehu (2797m) sit majestically, dominating the landscape of the National Park.

The Kinloch Club is NZ’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, and with fantastic drainage it offers year round golfing. 

One of the top 100 golf courses in the world, the Kinloch Club has become a must-do for Kiwi and international golfers alike.

The course boasts stunning scenery and is a place of peace and tranquility.  With fairways surrounded by tussocks, you feel like you are the only one on the course. 

The course is a 20 minute drive from Taupo and is open Wednesdays to Sundays.

Rapids JET is locally owned by three Kiwi blokes.  It is a 35min thrilling jet boat ride up the Aratiatia Rapids, action packed with 360s, nose dives, wave surfing, and close shaves with trees and canyons.

The base is a 15 minute drive from Taupo DeBretts, with rides leaving at 12.30 and 2.30pm 2.30 all year around, and also at 10.30am over the summer months.

See the breathtaking wilderness that is the Lake Taupo region as you've never seen it before with Helisika Hunting & Fishing Charters.

Helisika offers fast and convenient access to remote terrain from its Poronui Ranch base at the edge of the Kaimanawa National Park.

With exclusive access to more than 60 private hunting blocks, Helisika offers a hunting and fishing experience that's second to none.

With 24 years' experience under their belts, Helisika pilots offer a safe, reliable service with the benefit of extensive local knowledge.

Taupo Golf Club has two 18 hole golf courses, ‘Centennial’ is their championship course it is an inland lynx layout and ‘Tauhaura’ is a park like course slightly shorter and wider off the tee.

Visitors are welcome to play in club days, Ladies Tuesday and Saturday, Men’s Wednesdays and Saturdays, booking a tee time in advance is recommended as the courses get busy with sponsor days and tournaments.

From time to time they have mid-week specials on their website.

Wairakei is a lush parklands golf course, it is a fair test of golf. With big greens, established trees and with a great layout it makes it very playable for the average golfer.

It is a good walking course so a cart is not necessary. It is a sanctuary for birdlife with a predator fence around the boundary, the course is now home of many Kiwis.

Wairakei 9 hole golf course is perfect for very casual golfers and beginners.

The course is a par 34, with the longest hole measuring 366 metres, it is an easy-walking course set amongst lovely scenery and mature trees.

It is very affordable and provides a great opportunity to give golf a go.

There is equipment available to hire.

Taupo Mini Golf is located on the lakefront, and offers some of the best views of Lake Taupo and the Tongariro Mountains beyond.

This is a tidy and challenging 18 hole course suitable for the whole family.

Rapids Sensation are a one stop adventure shop with kayaking, mountain biking and rafting trips on offer.

Their two signature kayaking trips are to the Maori Rock Carvings and down the Waikato River both have stunning scenery and are good half day activities.

The rafting trips are grade two which are ideal for families and beginners.

Rapids Sensations are based near Huka Falls and the best mountain bike tracks in town with half and whole day hire options available.