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Coffee and a Walk to Hot Water Beach

Beach in Taupō
A relaxed but active way to explore Taupō’s lakefront. Grab a coffee from Espresso Cove before wandering along the lakeside track to Hot Water Beach, where natural geothermal springs meet the shores of Lake Taupō.

Places To Stay Nearby

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Muirs Reef Lodge | Luxury Kinloch Accommodation - Taupo

Kinloch, Taupō • Sleeps 8
100% Recommended
$600
per night
Bri
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Kawakawa Hut

Marotiri, Taupō • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$220
per night
Kristina
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Muirs Reef Lodge | Luxury Kinloch Accommodation - Taupo

Kinloch, Taupō • Sleeps 8
100% Recommended
$600
per night
Bri
Story by Bri

Kawakawa Hut

Marotiri, Taupō • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$220
per night

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Taupō
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Waikite Valley, Rotorua
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Taupō
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Blueberry Picking at Te Kopia Farm

Waikite Valley, Rotorua
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Otumuheke Stream Geothermal Waterfalls

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