Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 15
Craters of the Moon (17 min)
Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Huka Falls (15 min)
Footbridge over a rushing whitewater pool, with views of the 220,000-litres-per-second waterfall. Huka Falls Walkway (13 min)
Scenic walkway along the Waikato River that leads to viewing balconies overlooking Huka Falls. Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (22 min)
Contemporary Maori carvings in lakeside rocks featuring a huge face & smaller figures. Taupo's Floatplane (9 min) Taupo Tandem Skydiving (5 min)
Parachuting from a range of heights up to 18,500 feet, with views of Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu. Aratiatia Rapids (17 min)
Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café (16 min)
Art museum and art Wairakei Thermal Valley (15 min)
Hiking & camping in a tranquil setting with ancient geothermal features, lots of birds & a cafe. Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (10 min)
Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. Huka Prawn Park (18 min)
Tours of a prawn farm's hatchery & nursery, with water-related activities such as paddle boats. Spa Thermal Park (11 min)
Geothermal hot pools for bathing & a riverside park with a kids' play area, plus hiking & biking. Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs (7 min)
Hot spring and water park Mount Tauhara (10 min)
Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. | 
