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Top 46 Things To Do in Taupo District

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#1Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride

Feel the wind rushing through your hair on this exhilarating 30-minute jet boat ride at Huka Falls. Make sharp turns and heart-stopping 360-degree spins as y...

recommend96% of travelers recommend

$60
per traveler
Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride

#2Sail Barbary to the Maori Rock Carvings

Discover the Maori Rock Carvings on Great Lake Taupo with Sail Barbary Relax and enjoy sailing at its best (and quietest!) on New Zealand's only commercially...

recommend92% of travelers recommend

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$33
per adult
Sail Barbary to the Maori Rock Carvings

#3Huka Falls, Taupo Lookout & JetBoat Tour

The Squeeze or Orakei Korako offers the perfect New Zealand nature experience. Combine that with visits to Huka Falls and the Taupo Lookout for an unforgetta...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

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$150
per adult
Huka Falls, Taupo Lookout & JetBoat Tour

#4Waikato River Thermal Jet Boat Safari

Roar through the beautiful the Tutukau Gorge on the emerald water of the Waitako River in a speedy jet boat. Skim along the banks and fly around in circles o...

recommend98% of travelers recommend

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$126
per adult
Waikato River Thermal Jet Boat Safari

#5Cliffhanger Extreme Swing over Waikato River Valley

Feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins as you engage in a swing ride 154 feet (47 m) above the floor of a vast river valley. Cut through the wind at...

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$103
per traveler
Cliffhanger Extreme Swing over Waikato River Valley

#6Lake Taupo Scenic Cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings

A daily 1.5 hour scenic cruise. Explore the largest Crater Lake in the world aboard Chris Jolly Outdoors Cruise Cat. Sit back and enjoy the picturesque north...

recommend86% of travelers recommend

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$31
per adult
Lake Taupo Scenic Cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings

#7Tongariro River Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting

Navigate over 60 heart-pounding, roller coaster rapids with an expert guide on the Tongariro River. Enjoy complimentary transfers from Taupo or join the adve...

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$97
per adult
Tongariro River Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting

#8Taupo Self Guide Audio Walking Tour

Enjoy the action-packed city of Taupo, one of the premier tourist locations in New Zealand. The city's namesake is the large body of water known as Lake Taup...

$20
per adult
Taupo Self Guide Audio Walking Tour

#9Exhilarating Water Touch Bungee Jump

Launch yourself off the 154 foot (47 m) cliff-top and hurtle towards the rolling waters of Waikato River for an exhilarating bungee jump experience. Skim the...

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$120
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Exhilarating Water Touch Bungee Jump

#10First Timers 3 Day Intro to Snow Package

Whakapapa - located on Mt Ruapehu's north-west facing slopes, is home to the nation's premier beginner playground: Happy Valley. Whakapapa is renowned for it...

$299
per adult
First Timers 3 Day Intro to Snow Package

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Things To Do In Taupo District

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  • Book your favorite tours and excursions on Expedia for significant savings, and you'll still have enough cash for a top hotel or decadent meal while you're in town. The activities in Taupo District are not only topnotch, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 46 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just $20.
  • Taupo District is a favorite among adventurers suchlike yourself. In fact, many travelers have been visiting to learn about local history and participate in the best activities, and a good percentage of these travelers can't wait to return. The most popular activities can grab the attention of even experienced travelers, and one look at our list explains why. Our list includes an impressive variety of culturally themed outings and excitement. With spectacular ways to get the thrill of a lifetime like a High-Velocity Extreme Swing over Waikato River Valley and Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride, there is a huge selection of active options to choose from when you peruse the inventory of activities here at Expedia.

Our activities are the perfect way to organize your trip. You'll need an expert itinerary to really get the most out of Taupo District, particularly when you wish to pack in trips to museums and outdoor activities. And we realize you're someone who likes to get out and about—you're ready to get out and take it all in. You're excited to sign up for the most essential activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighborhoods is always time well spent. Book professional city tours on Expedia, and you don't need a map.