The Taupo District is renown for it’s superb walking and tramping tracks. These include walkways through ancient native forests, secret lakes and ancient mountains. Choose from guided walking tours or self guided, there are a range of walking and hiking tracks to choose from.

The acclaimed Tongariro Northern Circuit is on Taupo's doorstep. This Great Walk of New Zealand winds its way past Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe. You can explore dramatic volcanic landscapes, glacial valleys, native beech forest, alpine meadows and emerald coloured lakes featured throughout this World Heritage area.