| they also have dining tables, and kitchenettes with microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded rooms feature whirlpool tubs, while apartments add kitchens with dishwashers. the straightforward studios and the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players. parking is complimentary. 5 km from lake taupo and 1. . 5 km from the city centre. a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, this unfussy, roadside motel is also 1. there's indoor and outdoor lounge areas, as well as event space and a hot tub
Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 10
Craters of the Moon (11 min)
Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Huka Honey Hive (9 min) Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs (5 min)
Hot spring and water park Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café (11 min)
Art museum and art Aratiatia Rapids (13 min)
Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Taupo Tandem Skydiving (10 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. Huka Prawn Park (11 min)
Tours of a prawn farm's hatchery & nursery, with water-related activities such as paddle boats. Huka Falls Walkway (7 min)
Scenic walkway along the Waikato River that leads to viewing balconies overlooking Huka Falls. Spa Thermal Park (5 min)
Geothermal hot pools for bathing & a riverside park with a kids' play area, plus hiking & biking. Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (11 min)
Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (16 min)
Contemporary Maori carvings in lakeside rocks featuring a huge face & smaller figures. Taupo's Floatplane (14 min) Huka Falls (9 min)
Footbridge over a rushing whitewater pool, with views of the 220,000-litres-per-second waterfall. Mount Tauhara (9 min)
Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. | 
