| private rooms add tvs. . a 1-minute walk from a bus station, this laid-back hostel is a 6-minute walk from lake taupo and 7 km from huka falls. there's also a communal kitchen and a barbecue facility, plus a sundeck with lake taupo views. the simple mixed or female-only dorms feature bunk beds, en suite or shared bathrooms, and free wi-fi, plus lockers. a continental breakfast buffet is available for a fee. amenities include a tv lounge, a dvd library and a casual cafe/bar. upgraded quarters have tea and coffeemaking facilities, balconies and lake taupo views. parking is free
Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 11
Huka Falls Walkway (8 min)
Scenic walkway along the Waikato River that leads to viewing balconies overlooking Huka Falls. Craters of the Moon (10 min)
Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café (12 min)
Art museum and art Huka Falls (9 min)
Footbridge over a rushing whitewater pool, with views of the 220,000-litres-per-second waterfall. Huka Prawn Park (11 min)
Tours of a prawn farm's hatchery & nursery, with water-related activities such as paddle boats. Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (5 min)
Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. Spa Thermal Park (6 min)
Geothermal hot pools for bathing & a riverside park with a kids' play area, plus hiking & biking. Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (16 min)
Contemporary Maori carvings in lakeside rocks featuring a huge face & smaller figures. Taupo Tandem Skydiving (11 min)
Parachuting from a range of heights up to 18,500 feet, with views of Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu. Wairakei Thermal Valley (10 min)
Hiking & camping in a tranquil setting with ancient geothermal features, lots of birds & a cafe. Mount Tauhara (10 min)
Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. Aratiatia Rapids (14 min)
Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Taupo's Floatplane (7 min) Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs (6 min)
Hot spring and water park Tongariro Expeditions (3 min) | 
