The Top 10 Taupo Tours and Activities 2026

Taupo, New Zealand

The Top10Adventures® Top 10 Taupo list brings together the best tours, activities, and things to do in the area. Each one has been traveler-tested by people like you and handpicked to deliver the most fun for the best prices in Taupo.

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Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
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Ernest Kemp Cruises cruising Lake Taupo for over 30 years. We specialise in visiting the Maori Rock Carvings daily. Enjoy the history of the area...

110 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
110 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
110 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (981)
$29.10
$28.10

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
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Hold on tight on an exciting 30-minute jet-boat ride on the Waikato River! Spinning and speeding your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most spectacular...

30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (686)
$106.85
$105.85

Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo
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Daily Scenic Cruises – Maori Rock Carvings Please note we are changing our afternoon departure time from 1.30pm to 1.00pm from 1st November 2024. Our...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (590)
$37.83
$36.83

Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
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Step aboard Tiua, Taupō Sailing Adventures’ luxurious sailing catamaran and cruise Great Lake Taupo in comfort and style.. Our sailing experience offers a quiet and...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (181)
$40.16
$39.16

The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak
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Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo's crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings on this 4-hour guided tour.  Soak in...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (163)
$84.39
$83.39

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