Area Activities 

The Lake Taupo region of New Zealand offers an abundance of things to do and as part of your stay at our luxury lodge accommodation here in Taupo we will gladly take care of all activity arrangements on your behalf. So if you're into fishing, adventure sports such as kayaking, rafting, bungy jumping, skydiving, skiing (water or snow), jet boating or mountain biking, or more leisurely pursuits such as hiking, bush walks, golf, wine-tasting, cruising on the lake, relaxing in a mineral pool or shopping, just let us know and we'll organise it for you. 

Fishing 

The Taupo fishery, in the heart of the North Island, has a worldwide reputation for offering a wide variety of superb angling water. Rainbow trout in Taupo have some characteristics common to steelhead in that they treat Lake Taupo - one of the largest and most pristine freshwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere - like a sea. The average weight of trout caught varies from year to year, but is usually around 1.6kg (3.5lb). Fish weighing over 4kg (9lb) are not uncommon, and although the majority of these are brown trout, trophy rainbows are still caught. Most fish landed by fly anglers are caught on lures or streamers (wet flies) and nymphs, although surrounding streams offer some excellent dry fly fishing. Boat fishing is also very popular and accounts for large numbers of fish taken. 

Tauhara Sunrise offers both boat fishing and fly fishing, year-round. Even if you're a complete novice, our guides can teach you to fish in no time. Fish for half a day, a full day, or, if you're a serious angler, days or even weeks on end. If you're interested in an all-inclusive fishing vacation using Tauhara Sunrise as your base, with everything (accommodation, meals, drinks, guiding services and gear) wrapped into a single fee package, click here. 

Adventure 

Tandem skydiving. Bungy-jumping. Gliding. Rafting. Kayaking. Sailing. 4-wheeling. Mountain biking. Mountain boarding. Abseiling. Caving. Rope & rock climbing. Jet boating. Parasailing. Skiing (water and snow). Horseback riding. Ballooning. Sailing. Blackwater rafting. The Taupo area offers all of these adventure activities, and more. Your hosts Rob and Becky have personally experienced most of these activities, and can help you make your decisions about which activities to enjoy. We'll even take care of bookings for you at your request. 

Leisure 

Golf 
Three, eighteen hole courses and two, nine-hole courses all within a 15 minute drive. Plus, a Jack Nicklaus Resort due to open within 12 months. 

Tennis 
Public tennis courts directly across the road from our lodge. Hiking Literally dozens of hikes available including lake, river, bush and mountain trails. 

Bowling 
An uncrowded 10-pin bowling alley near the centre of Taupo. 

Lake cruises 
Cruise aboard a sailboat or motor boat. Enjoy a romantic dinner aboard, or simply take in the stunning scenery, including a trip to see the Maori Rock Carvings. 

Spas
Enjoy some pampering at one of several spa facilities available in the area, including the hot mineral waters of Taupo Hot Springs. 

Wine 
Taupo's Scenic Cellars is one of New Zealand's finest wine stores. And, The Wishart Winery is less than 5 minutes from the lodge. 

Boutique shopping & sidewalk cafes 
The town of Taupo is charming, relaxed and friendly, offering a wide range of restaurants, sidewalk cafes, art galleries and shops. 

Geothermal parks 
Taupo is at the centre of New Zealand's volcanic plateau. The area contains numerous parks where you can wander among geysers, mud pools, and colourful pink and white terraces formed by the silica in the thermal water. 

Horse treks 
Trek through native bush and pine forest with lake, mountain and township views.

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