| the warmly decorated rooms feature free wi-fi, kitchenettes and flat-screen tvs with cable channels. a 2-minute walk from the shore of lake taupos two mile bay and the beach, this relaxed motel is also 4 km from taupo airport and 11 km from huka falls. they also have decks or patios (some with lake views), while upgraded accommodations add living areas, air-conditioning and/or additional bedrooms. in addition to free bike rentals and parking (including space for boats and bike storage), amenities include a coin-operated laundry facility, a hot tub, and a garden with a trampoline and bbqs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 12
Huka Falls Walkway (9 min)
Scenic walkway along the Waikato River that leads to viewing balconies overlooking Huka Falls. Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (19 min)
Contemporary Maori carvings in lakeside rocks featuring a huge face & smaller figures. Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs (4 min)
Hot spring and water park Huka Honey Hive (12 min) Spa Thermal Park (7 min)
Geothermal hot pools for bathing & a riverside park with a kids' play area, plus hiking & biking. Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (6 min)
Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. Taupo's Floatplane (6 min) Huka Falls (12 min)
Footbridge over a rushing whitewater pool, with views of the 220,000-litres-per-second waterfall. Mount Tauhara (7 min)
Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. Aratiatia Rapids (15 min)
Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Wairakei Thermal Valley (13 min)
Hiking & camping in a tranquil setting with ancient geothermal features, lots of birds & a cafe. Taupo Tandem Skydiving (5 min)
Parachuting from a range of heights up to 18,500 feet, with views of Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu. Craters of the Moon (13 min)
Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café (13 min)
Art museum and art Huka Prawn Park (14 min)
Tours of a prawn farm's hatchery & nursery, with water-related activities such as paddle boats. | 
