location

Sails Motor Lodge is located only a few metres from the edge of the pristine Lake Taupo just opposite the main swimming beach. We are 1.5 km from the town centre where you will find an amazing variety of shops and restaurants. Also within 5-10 minutes walking distance you will find several restaurants with excellent food and great atmosphere.

Getting here is easy - Lake Taupo is in the centre of the north island, half way between Auckland and Wellington. The two main towns are Taupo at the northern end of the Lake and Turangi at the southern end. A forty minute drive separates these two towns.

The Thermal Explorer Highway, one of New Zealand's classic touring routes, runs right through Taupo on its route from Auckland to Rotorua and Hawke's Bay.

Approximate distances from Taupo:

• Auckland                     3 ½ Hours north
• Hamilton                      1 ½ Hours north
• Rotorua                         55 Minutes north
• Tauranga                         2 Hours north east
• Napier                          1 ½ Hours east
• Waitomo Caves            1 ½ Hours west
• Turangi                           40 Minutes south
• Whakapapa (Skifield)   1 ¼ Hours south
• Palmerston North         2 ½ Hours south
• Wellington                   4 ½ Hours south