| all come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and sitting areas with sofas; some include balconies and whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. casual studios offer kitchenettes with microwaves, and dining areas. in a bright building alongside lake taupo, this relaxed motel is 4 km from spa thermal park and 8 km from the scenic huka falls. amenities include a business centre and free parking
Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 12
Huka Falls (10 min)
Footbridge over a rushing whitewater pool, with views of the 220,000-litres-per-second waterfall. Craters of the Moon (11 min)
Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Huka Honey Hive (10 min) Mount Tauhara (8 min)
Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (4 min)
Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café (12 min)
Art museum and art Taupo Tandem Skydiving (9 min)
Parachuting from a range of heights up to 18,500 feet, with views of Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu. Huka Prawn Park (12 min)
Tours of a prawn farm's hatchery & nursery, with water-related activities such as paddle boats. Wairakei Thermal Valley (11 min)
Hiking & camping in a tranquil setting with ancient geothermal features, lots of birds & a cafe. Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (17 min)
Contemporary Maori carvings in lakeside rocks featuring a huge face & smaller figures. Taupo's Floatplane (3 min) Huka Falls Walkway (8 min)
Scenic walkway along the Waikato River that leads to viewing balconies overlooking Huka Falls. Aratiatia Rapids (14 min)
Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs (4 min)
Hot spring and water park Spa Thermal Park (6 min)
Geothermal hot pools for bathing & a riverside park with a kids' play area, plus hiking & biking. | 
