Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 14
Aratiatia Rapids (17 min) Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (21 min) Contemporary Maori carvings in lakeside rocks featuring a huge face & smaller figures. Huka Prawn Park (16 min) Tours of a prawn farm's hatchery & nursery, with water-related activities such as paddle boats. Huka Falls (14 min) Footbridge over a rushing whitewater pool, with views of the 220,000-litres-per-second waterfall. Huka Falls Walkway (11 min) Scenic walkway along the Waikato River that leads to viewing balconies overlooking Huka Falls. Wairakei Thermal Valley (14 min) Hiking & camping in a tranquil setting with ancient geothermal features, lots of birds & a cafe. Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (8 min) Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. Taupo Tandem Skydiving (6 min) Parachuting from a range of heights up to 18,500 feet, with views of Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu. Taupo's Floatplane (8 min) Spa Thermal Park (9 min) Geothermal hot pools for bathing & a riverside park with a kids' play area, plus hiking & biking. Craters of the Moon (15 min) Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Huka Honey Hive (14 min) Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs (6 min) Hot spring and water park Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café (15 min) Art museum and art Mount Tauhara (9 min) Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. |