| parking is complimentary. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas. kids 11 and under stay at no charge with parents. some quarters feature whirlpool tubs. simple, modern studios provide complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, in addition to kitchenettes. breakfast is available for a surcharge. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. a 2-minute walk from lake taupo, this casual motel in the town centre is 7 km from huka falls and 4 km off state highway 1. a bi-level apartment has a full kitchen. there's a coin-operated laundry. amenities include a hot tub and a dvd library
Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 10
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (12 min)
Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. Taupo's Floatplane (15 min) Huka Falls (9 min)
Footbridge over a rushing whitewater pool, with views of the 220,000-litres-per-second waterfall. Aratiatia Rapids (13 min)
Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Huka Falls Walkway (6 min)
Scenic walkway along the Waikato River that leads to viewing balconies overlooking Huka Falls. Huka Honey Hive (9 min) Huka Prawn Park (11 min)
Tours of a prawn farm's hatchery & nursery, with water-related activities such as paddle boats. Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café (11 min)
Art museum and art Craters of the Moon (10 min)
Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs (5 min)
Hot spring and water park Wairakei Thermal Valley (10 min)
Hiking & camping in a tranquil setting with ancient geothermal features, lots of birds & a cafe. Mount Tauhara (9 min)
Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (16 min)
Contemporary Maori carvings in lakeside rocks featuring a huge face & smaller figures. Spa Thermal Park (5 min)
Geothermal hot pools for bathing & a riverside park with a kids' play area, plus hiking & biking. Taupo Tandem Skydiving (9 min)
Parachuting from a range of heights up to 18,500 feet, with views of Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu. | 
