The beautiful region of Taupo will be participating in the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand by hosting teams from South Africa, Wales and Ireland. The entire community is excited about the influx of visitors this will bring who will be able to enjoy all the sites and activities Taupo has to offer.

When looking to book Rugby World Cup Accommodation in Taupo, there are a number of options to consider:

Hotels (ranging from international luxury chains to NZ chains)

Motels and Motor Inns (with a huge range of facilities and price range)

Luxury Lodges (popular for luxury and being hosted by locals)

Backpackers (popular amongst younger travellers)

Campgrounds (which also accommodate motorhomes)

Holiday Houses (commonly called Baches in New Zealand)

Residents’ Houses (some offered as homestays and some rented while the owners vacate)

Many visitors to Taupo for the Rugby World Cup will be assessing accommodation based on factors such as price, location and number of rooms or beds available. Luckily, because it is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist towns there is a wealth of information available to help visitors make a decision. Most local providers have their own website and there is also a well organised local Taupo accommodation website that lists properties as well. The regional tourism website also has options listed and there are a number of directory websites listing a range of motels and hotels as well as specialist sites listing private homes and baches.

A good start is to Google basic search phrases about Taupo Rugby World Cup accommodation to find some of the useful websites mentioned above. Once you have decided on the type of property you wish to stay at you can then start saving the names and websites of possible options. There are a number of good international and New Zealand travel review websites and these can be a good way of checking what other travellers thought of a property. This is a good safety check as all websites will say how good they are, but it is the actual guest comments that give the real picture.

When you have found a couple of places you like the look of, and that have positive reviews from independent travellers, you can then start approaching them to check on prices and availability. There is going to be a huge demand for Taupo Rugby World Cup accommodation so the sooner you can make your reservations the better.