| . in central taupo, this airy, vintage-inspired motel is 2 km from lake taupo and 8 km from huka falls. the 6 retro apartments feature mid 20th-century furniture, satellite tv, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as free wi-fi, dvd players and minifridges. other amenities include a dvd library, a playground and a garden with barbecues. they also have living/dining areas, kitchenettes and garden access. bike rentals and parking are free
Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 10
Wairakei Thermal Valley (10 min)
Hiking & camping in a tranquil setting with ancient geothermal features, lots of birds & a cafe. Aratiatia Rapids (13 min)
Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Huka Prawn Park (12 min)
Tours of a prawn farm's hatchery & nursery, with water-related activities such as paddle boats. Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs (4 min)
Hot spring and water park Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (17 min)
Contemporary Maori carvings in lakeside rocks featuring a huge face & smaller figures. Craters of the Moon (11 min)
Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café (11 min)
Art museum and art Huka Falls Walkway (6 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. Taupo's Floatplane (4 min) Mount Tauhara (7 min)
Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. Taupo Tandem Skydiving (8 min)
Parachuting from a range of heights up to 18,500 feet, with views of Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu. Huka Honey Hive (10 min) Huka Falls (10 min)
Footbridge over a rushing whitewater pool, with views of the 220,000-litres-per-second waterfall. Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (5 min)
Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. | 
