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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.

Cruise special deals

Chris Jolly

10% discounts on Chris Jolly scenic cruises

For the adventure of a lifetime, take a boat cruise with Chris Jolly Outdoors. They offer scenic cruises to the Maori Rock Carvings in Mine Bay on the Cruise Cat catamaran with spectacular views of the mountains to the south on the way. If you really wanted to 'push the boat out' they can provide private charters for parties, weddings or functions or corporate events. Other options include fishing trips (or go out with one of their guides for a unique fly-fishing experience), biking, walking or hunting trips - however the discount only applies to their scenic cruises and does not include "Kids Go Free" or other already-discounted promotions.

Sail Barbary

10% discounts on Sail Barbary cruises

Step aboard, explore Lake Taupō, and discover its natural beauty and hidden wonders with an eco-friendly cruise with Sail Barbary.

Leave your cares and the shoreline behind and set sail across the crystal-blue waters of Lake Taupō. Investigate the hidden bays and beautiful coastline as you enjoy stunning vistas guarded by majestic mountains, enduring witnesses to Taupō's volcanic past. Explore the culture, history, and sustainability of the region as you voyage to the Māori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay. We will take you right up close to the 14 metre high face of Ngatoroirangi.

Sit back and relax or jump in and learn to sail. Experience Lake Taupō from a unique perspective.

Free refreshments including tea, coffee, hot chocolate. We are licenced but you are welcome to bring your own. NZ law requires adults to be R18 and over to drink alcohol.

Sail Barbary Maori Rock Carvings cruise departs daily at: 10.30am, 2.00pm and *5.00pm (*5.00pm summer only).