The school holidays are here, and Taupo is putting on a show. The Taupo Winter Festival runs 3–19 July - a packed programme of events right through the break - and Roam Taupo puts you perfectly placed to enjoy all of it.
Here is why families are choosing Roam Taupo these school holidays.
1. The Taupo Winter Festival Is On Your Doorstep
From 3-19 July, the Taupo Winter Festival takes over the town with ice skating, the Dropzone Light Hub, roller disco, rock painting, comedy nights, live music, and a huge range of free events. Roam Taupo sits 15 minutes along the Great Lake Pathway into town — close enough to walk to everything, quiet enough to come home to.
Why we love it: You get the buzz of the festival without the noise. The kids sleep well, and so do you.
2. A Outdoor Spa Pool at the End of Every Day
Every unit at Roam Taupo has its own outdoor spa pool. After a big day of festival events and winter adventures, there is nothing better than sinking in while the cold air does its thing around you.
Why we love it: It turns a good holiday into a great one. The kids love it, and so do the adults.
3. Loft Bunk Beds the Kids Will Love
Each self-contained unit sleeps up to five and features an loft bunk bed — a genuine highlight for younger guests. With a full kitchen, heating, Nespresso machine, and Smart TV, the units are set up for families who want to actually settle in.
Why we love it: You are not just passing through - you are set up. Breakfast in the unit, festival during the day, spa pool at night.
4. Complimentary Kayaks on Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo is literally at your doorstep, and every stay at Roam Taupo includes complimentary kayaks. Head out on the lake in the morning before the day begins - the winter light on the water is something else.
Why we love it: It is the kind of thing the kids will talk about long after the holiday is over.
5. Hot Water Beach — 5 Minutes Away
A short five-minute drive along the lakefront brings you to Taupo's Hot Water Beach - a stretch of shoreline where natural geothermal springs bubble up through the sand. Dig a hole, enjoy a natural warm foot spa, and let the kids discover something genuinely unique.
Why we love it: It is free, it is fascinating, and it earns you serious parent points.
6. Lake Taupo Views From Your Door
Roam Taupo sits right on the edge of Lake Taupo. Wake up to mountain views across the water, walk the Great Lake Pathway into town, and come back to a lakefront unit that feels like a proper retreat - not just a place to sleep.
Why we love it: The setting does half the work. You arrive and immediately feel like you are somewhere special.
Planning a school holiday stay in Taupo?
We have limited availability left for the July school holidays. Roam Taupo's self-contained units each sleep up to five and can be booked individually or as joined units for larger groups.
Book direct at roamtaupo.co.nz
For more on what's on during the Taupo Winter Festival, visit their website.
