Save $20 per night on bookings for 3-27 March 2024

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Discounts on guided tours, dining, cruises and other activities in Taupo

Take along a business card (found inside the apartment) to your trip or experience to qualify for the discount. Ensure that you mention that you are a guest of Riverside Apartment if booking over the phone or online - and don't forget to tell us about your experience, we love hearing about the adventures that our guests have in Taupo!

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Riverside Apartment in Taupo is proud to support local business and offer our guests the best rates for accommodation, tourist activities, dining options and activities. If you are a local Taupo business and want to offer our guests a special rate or discount please get in touch.

Adventure deals

AJ Hackett - Taupō Bungy & Swing

15% discount on Adult, Student and Child rates – Taupō Bungy Jump and Taupō Swing

Looking for a hit of adrenaline that will leave you pumped long after the experience ends? Well then, head to AJ Hackett Taupō Bungy & Swing to get your heart racing. Bungy from NZ's highest water touch bungy jump platform situated over the crystal clear waters of the Waikato River. Options are aplenty – with solo, tandem and body harness jumps; staying high and dry or getting dunked in the river; as well as various jump styles to choose from. If you'd rather something slightly tamer but just as much fun, then the swing is for you. Freefall solo or tandem, reaching speeds of 70 km/hr as you drop towards the river below before swooping up again. Take in the stunning views as you make your way back to the top. Heaps of fun for all the family! LIVE MORE, FEAR LESS.

Use promo code River15 to receive 15% off Adult, Student and Child (aged 10-14yrs) rates. Must provide proof of staying at Riverside Apartment upon check-in (take a business card from our apartment, or show your 'welcome' email). Valid until 30 June 2024. For safety information check out https://www.bungy.co.nz/safety/.

Rapids Jet Aratiatia

Special deals on now*

Take a ride on one of Rapids Jet's custom built speed machines, their enormously powerful engines driving the world-famous Hamilton jet propulsion system. Agile, fast and safely piloted by experienced drivers, the Rapids Jet is surely a "must do" while in Taupo.

An exhilarating ride on one of the most beautiful stretches of water in the world - with New Zealand's only whitewater jet boat experience.

Skydiving special deals

5% discount on skydives with Taupo Tandem Skydiving*

Journey high above spectacular Lake Taupo with views of snow-capped volcanoes and pristine coastlines. Experience the adventure of skydiving with New Zealand's original tandem skydiving company, Taupo Tandem Skydiving. With over 25 years of experience, we are professional, friendly and of course - fun! We are proud to say we are NZ's #1 Rated Skydive on Trip Advisor.

Our friendly staff will explain everything you need to know before your skydive.  We will provide you with a jumpsuit, harness, goggles and one of course, one of our experienced tandem masters. We have taken over 200,000 people skydiving! 

Your journey begins with a scenic flight above the central plateau, taking in views of the Southern Hemisphere's largest lake. Your excitement climbs with the altitude and before you know it the door will open...3,2,1...jump! As you exit the plane you will experience the exhilaration of free falling at 200 kilometres per hour! Whether you are an adrenalin junkie or afraid of heights, it really is incredible surreal sensation that has to be felt.

As your tandem master releases the parachute, you can relax and catch your breath as you enjoy a spectacular parachute ride back to Earth.

Our customers rank the scenery as their favourite aspect of their experience, and you will see why. With crisp, clear days and blue skies of the gorgeous central plateau, Taupo really is New Zealand's home of skydiving.

Free return transfers to Riverside Apartment provided

Taupo Tandem Skydiving also offer complimentary return transfers to and from the apartment in their yellow stretch Hummer.