Kinloch beach is beautiful spot for swimming. Accessible from the Whangamata stream trail, the beach offers entry to the Kawakawa bay track (K2K) at the west end and to the Whakaipo bay (W2K) track at the east. Whangamata stream trail starts from Whangamata road and meanders down to Lake Taupo beside the trout spawning stream. There is a fairy grove on the track to the left of the stream (east) and a water wheel driven pump half way to the lake. Trout can be seen in the stream between June to December.

There are two golf courses at Kinloch and one at Wairakei. The Kinloch Club golf course is a world class course known for its technically challenging layout which was designed by Jack Nicklaus. 

Rock Climbing at Kinloch, Lake Taupo. Kawakawa Crags are the most popular cliffs. There is a shelter at Kawakawa bay under the native bush where some climbers stay in tents. The wood burner has been removed and there are no cooking facilities. Some cliffs require boat access.

K2K and W2K Mountain Bike and Walking tracks which depart from Kinloch beach. K2K has a return loop while W2K has a loop on Te Tuhi Point. These tracks are grade 2 and great for mountain bikes or walking. The K2K track has a loop section which goes past the Kawakawa bay shelter followed by the Poihipi road shelter, before heading a little way down Kawakawa road and turning east into the bush again.

A Mountain bike shuttle service is offered by FourB who operate out to Kinloch. Their email is [email protected]

Venture Beyond offer a ferry service on Lake Taupo from Kinloch for Mountain bikers, Climbers or walkers. Their mobile phone number is +64278294228