The best family-friendly activities in Taupo for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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...
$33

Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
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...
$105

Daily Scenic Cruises – Maori Rock Carvings Our Daily Scenic Cruises depart from Berth #4 at the Taupo Boat Harbour on Cruise Cat. You’ll love...
$37

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...
$39

Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo
Experience the Waikato River like nowhere else with AWA – Manutaki (Previously Rapids Jet), an exhilarating 35-minute jet boat adventure through the heart of Ngāti...
$88

Escape the hectic life and enjoy your sailing experience on our classical sailing yacht Fearless for timeless charm and authentic sailing. Explore the Māori Rock...
$34

One of Taupō’s best kept secrets… the sheer beauty and tranquillity found on the crystal-clear waters of the Waikato River will take your breath away....
$52

Join this completely self-guided tour for an extraordinary geothermal experience! A unique natural geothermal attraction, situated between Rotorua and Taupo. View up close, geysers, mud...
$36

Taupō Return Shuttle
Transport for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is essential. If you are staying in Taupō and you do not have a vehicle this is the only...
$80

Departing from Kinloch, our unique small group tours take you to discover some of the hidden gems of Lake Taupo only found in the remote...
$176

We are located in central Taupo. Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and...
$22

Confinement Taupō has four exciting, fully themed escape rooms. Each room has a unique theme, storyline and clues that will keep you wondering what lies...
$22

We are located in central Taupo. Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and...
$22

Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and puzzles to escape in 60 minutes...
$22

