Does Taupo have an Airport?
Taupo Airport (Māori: Te Papa Waka Rererangi o Taupō, (IATA: TUO, ICAO: NZAP)) is a small airport 8 km (5.0 mi) to the south of Taupō township on the eastern shores of Lake Taupō, New Zealand.
Can you fly into Taupo?
Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Sounds Air and Air China all fly direct to Taupo.
Who owns Taupo airport?
The Taupo Airport Authority is a joint venture between Taupo District Council and the Crown with both parties having a 50% interest.
Can you fly from Auckland to Taupo?
Air New Zealand operates daily non-stop flights to Taupō from Auckland, with connections across the New Zealand domestic network. With all our New Zealand domestic airfares there’s a choice of seat, seat+bag, flexichange or flexirefund fare types.
How long drive from Auckland to Lake Taupo?
3.5 hours
Driving Times
| Auckland – Taupo | 3.5 hours |
|---|---|
| New Plymouth – Taupo | 3.5 hours |
| Palmerston North – Taupo | 3.5 hours |
| Rotorua – Taupo | 1 hour |
| Wellington – Taupo | 4.5 hours |
What’s Taupo known for?
trout fishing
The Taupo region is world famous for its trout fishing, both on Lake Taupo and in the rivers. The Tongariro River is particularly famous for rainbow and brown trout.
Can you fly from Christchurch to Taupo?
2h 35min is the average flight time from Christchurch to Taupo. There are no airlines that fly directly from Christchurch to Taupo.
How do you get to Taupo New Zealand?
There is a small airport in Taupo, served daily by Air New Zealand flights from Auckland and Wellington, which remain the gateways for national and international flights in Taupo. You can also look for private jets, among other aircraft, at the Taupo Airport, located merely eight kilometres from the town centre.
Is Lake Taupo worth visiting?
Lake Taupo, covering a surface area of 238 square miles, is New Zealand’s largest lake by surface area. Today, the lake draws tourists and fishermen, who come to catch brown and rainbow trout in Lake Taupo’s waters. Even if you’re not a fisherman, it’s worth it to just take a stroll along Lake Taupo’s shore.