| the hotel caters to events. other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and 2 tennis courts. theres no air-conditioning. all have fridges or minifridges; upgraded quarters add bedrooms and kitchenettes. on 7 hectares with a vineyard, this unfussy hotel is 3 km from huka falls and 5 km from wairakei golf + sanctuary. an informal cafe offers vineyard views. room service is available. straightforward villas come with verandahs, wi-fi access, tvs and microwaves, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. at-door parking is complimentary
Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 7
Huka Falls (4 min)
Footbridge over a rushing whitewater pool, with views of the 220,000-litres-per-second waterfall. Craters of the Moon (7 min)
Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Taupo Tandem Skydiving (15 min)
Parachuting from a range of heights up to 18,500 feet, with views of Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu. Huka Prawn Park (7 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 (8 min)
Art museum and art Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (5 min)
Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs (10 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. Huka Honey Hive (5 min) Wairakei Thermal Valley (6 min)
Hiking & camping in a tranquil setting with ancient geothermal features, lots of birds & a cafe. Huka Falls Walkway (8 min)
Scenic walkway along the Waikato River that leads to viewing balconies overlooking Huka Falls. Taupo's Floatplane (5 min) Aratiatia Rapids (10 min)
Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (15 min)
Contemporary Maori carvings in lakeside rocks featuring a huge face & smaller figures. Mount Tauhara (14 min)
Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. | 
