Tongariro Domain
Tongariro Domain is Taupo's main park situated adjacent to the Central Business District.
It is used every day by many different people and is central to many of the Taupo district's major recreation events such as the Ironman, the Mizuno Half Marathon, and Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. It also houses the Taupo Library, Great Lake Centre, Information Centre, Taupo Museum and the Super Loo. Other facilities include the police station and courtroom, tennis courts, bowling greens, playgrounds, senior citizens' hall, rose gardens, and the site for the south domain community banner. The 100% Pure NZ Ora Garden of Wellbeing is also located next to the museum.
Development of the Domain, as outlined in the Tongariro Domain Management Plan, including the amphitheatre as part of the Riverside Park are on-going.
To view more about the Tongariro Domain Management Plan click HERE.
For more about the Tongariro Domain community banner click HERE.
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is a recreation reserve located on the north-eastern perimeter of Taupo in a predominantly rural area on the outskirts of Taupo.
Three local clubs, the Taupo Gliding Club, Taupo Motor Club and Taupo Car Club and Taupo Motorsport Park lease land from Council for their activities.
Reids Farm
Reids Farm Recreation Reserve is located off Huka Falls Road north of Taupo on the Waikato River. It is used for picnicking, and as a launch and retrieval for kayak groups.
Free summer camping is permitted on the reserve with a maximum length of stay up to 7 nights in any consecutive 14 night period. Campers may choose any vacant campsite provided roads and carparks are not obstructed and barriers are not moved.
Other Conditions
- No fires permitted at any time.
- Do not damage trees and plants or disturb soil.
- All vehicles must keep to formal roads and parking areas.
- The rights of other reserve users must be respected.
- Campsites must be reasonably quiet after 10pm except on New Years Eve.
- Reids Farm is subject to the New Year Liquor Ban bylaw.
Spa Thermal Park
A 41 hectare passive park, Spa Thermal Park is located off Spa Road and provides access to the Huka Falls Walking Track and Rotary Ride Bike Track. Spa Thermal Park is also a designated dog exercise area and hosts the annual Day Night Thriller MTB event.