Nicola’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Huka Falls is a lovely scenic place that allows you to see a breath-taking up-close view of the waterfall from land or boat. You can choose to experience a boat ride up the river to the base of the falls.
For more information:
www.hukafallscruise.co.nz or 0800 278 336
www.hukafallsjet.com or 07 374 8572
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Huka Falls station
The Huka Falls is a lovely scenic place that allows you to see a breath-taking up-close view of the waterfall from land or boat. You can choose to experience a boat ride up the river to the base of the falls.
For more information:
www.hukafallscruise.co.nz or 0800 278 336
www.hukafallsjet.com or 07 374 8572
Enjoy the scenic mountain bike park well known for its amazing nature that surrounds you as you either walk, bike or run around the geothermal land.
For more information:
www.cratersofthemoon.co.nz or 027 656 4684
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Craters of the Moon
171 Karapiti RdEnjoy the scenic mountain bike park well known for its amazing nature that surrounds you as you either walk, bike or run around the geothermal land.
For more information:
www.cratersofthemoon.co.nz or 027 656 4684
View the release of the Aratiatia Rapid that shows a unique understanding of man vs nature and gives wonderful views of the royal blue rapids.
For more information:
www.aratiatiarapids.co.nz
Summer release hours: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Winter release hours: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
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Aratiatia Dam
155 Rapids RdView the release of the Aratiatia Rapid that shows a unique understanding of man vs nature and gives wonderful views of the royal blue rapids.
For more information:
www.aratiatiarapids.co.nz
Summer release hours: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Winter release hours: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Taupo mini golf is an 18-hole course that caters for all ages and is a great way to get out and have some fun!
For more information:
www.taupominigolf.co.nz or 07 377 1086
11 Northcroft St, Taupo
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Taupo Mini Golf
11 Northcroft StTaupo mini golf is an 18-hole course that caters for all ages and is a great way to get out and have some fun!
For more information:
www.taupominigolf.co.nz or 07 377 1086
11 Northcroft St, Taupo
On a clear day, take a parasail across the sparkling waters of Lake Taupo - floating above the lake you see views for miles from this unique vantage point.
For more information:
www.parasailtaupo.com or 0800 724 4759
65 Redoubt Street, Taupo
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Big Sky Parasail Ltd.
On a clear day, take a parasail across the sparkling waters of Lake Taupo - floating above the lake you see views for miles from this unique vantage point.
For more information:
www.parasailtaupo.com or 0800 724 4759
65 Redoubt Street, Taupo
Take off from and land back on the lake - what's not to love! Enjoy scenic trips from Taupo's very own floatplane - a special experience and different way to see this beautiful region.
For more information:
www.tauposfloatplane.co.nz or 07 378 7500
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Taupo's Floatplane
Redoubt StreetTake off from and land back on the lake - what's not to love! Enjoy scenic trips from Taupo's very own floatplane - a special experience and different way to see this beautiful region.
For more information:
www.tauposfloatplane.co.nz or 07 378 7500
Take a stroll, or a run, through Spa Park where you'll find tracks that follow alongside the mighty Waikato river and through native bush and trees - watch out for native tuis and fantails playing in the canopy overhead.
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Spa Thermal Park
Take a stroll, or a run, through Spa Park where you'll find tracks that follow alongside the mighty Waikato river and through native bush and trees - watch out for native tuis and fantails playing in the canopy overhead.
Food scene
Located in the heart of the township, Replete is a well – known café that offers a large range of food that is all freshly made. Their coffee is excellent and if you take your own reusable cup there is a discount.
For more information:
www.replete.co.nz or 07 377 3011
45 Heu Heu Street, Taupo
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Replete Cafe & Store
45 Te Heuheu StLocated in the heart of the township, Replete is a well – known café that offers a large range of food that is all freshly made. Their coffee is excellent and if you take your own reusable cup there is a discount.
For more information:
www.replete.co.nz or 07 377 3011
45 Heu Heu Street, Taupo
This local licensed restaurant and bar is located on the lake front is a great place in summer and winter. Jolly Good Fellows has lovely service, a great menu range (including kids menu) and food that is affordable.
For more information:
www.jollygoodfellows.co.nz
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Jolly Good Fellows
80 Lake TerraceThis local licensed restaurant and bar is located on the lake front is a great place in summer and winter. Jolly Good Fellows has lovely service, a great menu range (including kids menu) and food that is affordable.
For more information:
www.jollygoodfellows.co.nz
Whether a morning coffee and muffin as you walk around the lakefront or a woodfired pizza and glass of wine as the sun goes down, the 2 Mile Bay Sailing Centre is a great visit; sit and enjoy the views and on Sunday afternoons they have live local musicians - a spot that lets you enjoy all the natural beauty Taupo has to offer.
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Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
331 Lake TerraceWhether a morning coffee and muffin as you walk around the lakefront or a woodfired pizza and glass of wine as the sun goes down, the 2 Mile Bay Sailing Centre is a great visit; sit and enjoy the views and on Sunday afternoons they have live local musicians - a spot that lets you enjoy all the natural beauty Taupo has to offer.