Campsites

Whakaipo Campsite

New Zealand Waikato Taupo

For self contained vehicles only. Camp next to Lake Taupō and enjoy the farm park surroundings and the mountain bike track through native bush.


This is a DOC basic campsite. Facilities: Water from stream, Toilets, Water supply. Landscape: Rivers and lakes. Dogs: Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times. No bookings: first come, first served.

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Tours and activities

Helistar helicopter flights, Taupō

Taupo, Waikato

Helistar runs scenic helicopter flights from its base just north of Taupō, over Huka Falls, the Waikato River, Lake Taupō and the Māori rock carvings…

Attractions

Ngātoroirangi Mine Bay Māori rock carvings

Taupo, Waikato

A huge carving of the face of Ngātoroirangi, a navigator and tohunga (priest) who guided the Tūwharetoa people to the Taupō area, cut into the cliffs…

Natural features

Huka Falls, Taupō

Taupo, Waikato

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Campsites

Kakaho Campsite

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Beside Kakaho Stream and dense podocarp forest.