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What to do and see in Taupo, North Island: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
This adrenaline-pumping city offers an abundance of skydiving, jetboating and bungee jumping. Discover the marvels of Orakei Korako thermal park, featuring caves, hot springs and boiling mud pools. Gaze across Lake Taupo to see the spectacular volcanic mountains of Tongariro National Park, and make sure to visit Huka Falls, one of the great watery wonders of New Zealand.
Restaurants in Taupo
1. Souvenir Outlet & Mountain Bike Hire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 90 reviews
Souvenir Outlet & Mountain Bike Hire has a huge range of New Zealand Souvenirs at outlet prices. We have plenty of parking, Icecreams & cold drinks available with a relaxing outdoor seating area. There is a beautiful 1.0 kilometre scenic walk to the popular Huka Falls. You can park your vehicle securely at our shop & do the walk. We also hire out Mountain Bikes to ride the large amount of mountain bike trails.
Reviewed By 623denu
We rented two bikes and went on a Aratiatia walkway trail (17 km). It was an awesome experience, highly recommend. Just the right amount of excitement. Bart at Four B mountain bike hire gave us a great service and lots if useful information. Thank you mate.
2. The Merchant
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. Tukairangi Gallery
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Tukairangi Gallery is the studio home of master potter Ross Palmer and his wife Annie. Set in idyllic rural valley surrounds, close to town and the lake, it is a working pottery where visitors can see the process in action, meet with the artists, and view an exciting range of original work for sale, all featuring our distinctive and brilliantly colourful glazes.
Reviewed By NewZealand20202020
We visited Annie & Ross recently on our way through Taupo. Their Gallery is situated in the valley behind Acacia Bay. Ross & Annie greeted us warmly, sharing some of their expert knowledge on pottery making and the stories behind each unique pottery piece with us. The brilliance of colour and colour combinations of their glazes as well as the classical shapes of their objects of art are astounding. There is a fresh, modern and light feeling to in their highly finished products. Whether you are looking for a present or a great piece of pottery for your own enjoyment, there is something there for everyone.
4. Huka Honey Hive
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4.0 based on 323 reviews
FREE ENTRY into New Zealand's largest showcase of honey products. Enjoy free tastings of honey, mead, liqueurs and fruit wine while you explore. Immerse yourself in all things honey with live beehive viewing, interactive displays, wellness products, divine honey based skincare and gourmet honey icecream. Our friendly, knowledgeable team look forward to welcoming you to our special place. Open 7 days. A complete honey experience.
Reviewed By lill_nik_kiwi - New Zealand, null
Stopped in with Master 6 and we both loved it (even though we aren’t big honey lovers). So many interactive bits for the kids, including a bee playstation game which I had to pull Master 6 off! Loved comparing different honeys in the tasting area and enjoyed an icecream at the end. We both loved seeing the live hive and spotting the queen bee. Amazing staff that made the place even more enjoyable. Thanks team!!
5. Souvenir Outlet
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Souvenir Outlet is a discounted souvenir shop, containing a large selection of quality souvenirs & gifts at an affordable price. We stock warm water proof jackets, Tee shirts starting at $7.50, Gloves, Beanies, Scarves, Soft Toys, Bags, Jewellery, Caps, Key rings & more. Come & see use for quality souvenirs at a good price & some execellent Kiwi service.
6. CraftyTROUT Shoppe
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4.0 based on 13 reviews
TROUTShoppe @ Crafty TROUT Brewery (Downstairs) This our Off licence for our Ciders and Beers brewed in view of the Shop. Not just a ManCAVE this shop will have you finding Gifts to suit the whole family. All Things TROUT except Licenses and Tackle.
Reviewed By MrC1994
The Crafty Trout has an upstairs bar and a downstairs shop. It brews a variety of styles of beer. The dark beers are very good. Comfy leather sofas, a sun trap balcony and 5 cuckoo clocks add to the appeal of this place.
7. Jumpers
Jumpers specialises in New Zealand made Merino and Possum knitwear stocking a number of labels including Royal Merino, Merino Mink, Native World, McDonald, Noble Wilde and Lothlorian.
8. Woody's Place
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
