Taupo McDonald’s: The Coolest In The World
You can probably boast of having eaten in a dozen or even a hundred McDonald branches. Do you probably think that all McDonald’s look alike right? They all have the same red and yellow building with red and yellow interiors. But have you eaten on a plane converted into a fast food joint? If you are planning a trip to Taupo, New Zealand then you need to be sure to stop by Taupo MacDonald’s, which is the only place where you can find a decommissioned Douglas DC-3 plane as part of the fast-food setup. And yes, you can enjoy your Big Mac inside the plane.
For an even more unique experience, try the special Taupo McDonald’s big Mac meal, served with a side of aviation history to enhance your dining adventure.
It’s not surprising that Taupo McDonald’s is at the top of the list of coolest McDonald’s the world. That’s no mean feat since there are close to 35,000 McDonald’s in the world. And you can order all of the favorites here from chicken nuggets, French fries, and milkshakes.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- McDonald’s, 48 Roberts Street, corner of Ruapehu Street, Taupō, New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -38.68985, 176.071659
- Access
- Restaurant with dining seats inside a retired DC-3 aircraft and a cockpit viewing area; check aircraft access with the restaurant before a special trip
- Admission
- No separate admission charge is published for the airplane seating. It is part of the McDonald’s restaurant; food and drinks are purchased at the counter.
- Time needed
- No fixed time for an aircraft visit is published. Allow time for your meal; confirm the DC-3 cabin is available before making a special trip.
- Best season
- No preferred season is published. The airplane dining area is indoors; check restaurant and aircraft access before visiting.
- Opening hours
- Taupō Information currently lists the restaurant as open 24 hours. The listing does not give separate hours for access to the DC-3 cabin; confirm with staff.
- Location checked
- 2026-09-22
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-19
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