Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 10
Craters of the Moon (12 min) Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Aratiatia Rapids (13 min) Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Wairakei Thermal Valley (10 min) Hiking & camping in a tranquil setting with ancient geothermal features, lots of birds & a cafe. Taupo Tandem Skydiving (8 min) Parachuting from a range of heights up to 18,500 feet, with views of Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu. Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs (4 min) Hot spring and water park Huka Falls (10 min) Footbridge over a rushing whitewater pool, with views of the 220,000-litres-per-second waterfall. Huka Falls Walkway (7 min) Scenic walkway along the Waikato River that leads to viewing balconies overlooking Huka Falls. Huka Prawn Park (12 min) Tours of a prawn farm's hatchery & nursery, with water-related activities such as paddle boats. Spa Thermal Park (5 min) Geothermal hot pools for bathing & a riverside park with a kids' play area, plus hiking & biking. Huka Honey Hive (10 min) Taupo's Floatplane (4 min) Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (17 min) Contemporary Maori carvings in lakeside rocks featuring a huge face & smaller figures. Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café (11 min) Art museum and art Mount Tauhara (8 min) Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (5 min) Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. |