| amenities include laundry facilities and free parking. 6 km from the town centre. bright, streamlined suites feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and separate living areas. in a modern building with a sail-inspired exterior, this airy motel is a 2-minute walk from the both the beach and lake taupo, and 1. sleek 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add kitchens; some with washer/dryers. room service is offered. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. all offer sofabeds, kitchenettes and patios, while upgraded suites add lake views and whirlpool baths
Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 10
Craters of the Moon (11 min)
Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs (3 min)
Hot spring and water park Mount Tauhara (7 min)
Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. Wairakei Thermal Valley (10 min)
Hiking & camping in a tranquil setting with ancient geothermal features, lots of birds & a cafe. 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 (4 min)
Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. Aratiatia Rapids (13 min)
Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Taupo's Floatplane (3 min) Huka Falls (9 min)
Footbridge over a rushing whitewater pool, with views of the 220,000-litres-per-second waterfall. Taupo Tandem Skydiving (8 min)
Parachuting from a range of heights up to 18,500 feet, with views of Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu. Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café (12 min)
Art museum and art 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. Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (16 min)
Contemporary Maori carvings in lakeside rocks featuring a huge face & smaller figures. Huka Honey Hive (9 min) | 
