Kelly’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Huka Prawn Park
200 Karetoto RdGreat for kids. Prawn fishing and restaurant.
Natural water attraction. Easy river walks and free!
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Huka Falls station
Natural water attraction. Easy river walks and free!
Nature walks and rapids. Another natural Taupo attraction and its free!
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Aratiatia Dam
155 Rapids RdNature walks and rapids. Another natural Taupo attraction and its free!
Another natural free entry on the banks of the Waikato River. Thermal waterfall.
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Spa Park Hot Pools
281 Spa RdAnother natural free entry on the banks of the Waikato River. Thermal waterfall.
Rapids Jet
Nga Awa Purua RoadJetboat rides on the mighty Waikato River.
Enjoy the Huka Falls view from the bottom in the jetboat.
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Hukafalls Jet Taupo
200 Karetoto RdEnjoy the Huka Falls view from the bottom in the jetboat.
Ideal place for mountainbiking of all levels.
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Craters of the Moon Mountain Bike Trails
Poihipi RoadIdeal place for mountainbiking of all levels.
For the petrol heads out there. Various events throughout the year.
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Bruce Mclaren Motorsport Park
463 Broadlands RdFor the petrol heads out there. Various events throughout the year.
Lilliput Farm Fun And Animal Park
136 Link Rd50 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lava Glass - I-Studio Yokuqhekeka Ngezibalo, Isityalo Sokuqala, Igaleriya Yezobuciko, Ikafé
165 State Hwy 5A geothermal Park on the banks of the Waikato River and includes a boatride across the river. Tourist attraction is well maintained with walkways but been kept in quite a natural state.
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I-Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave
494 Orākei Kōrako RdA geothermal Park on the banks of the Waikato River and includes a boatride across the river. Tourist attraction is well maintained with walkways but been kept in quite a natural state.
Food scene
L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara RdEveryone's tastes are different but something for everyone. Italian cuisine but also caters a blend of other dishes too.
Sorrento - Italian Dining & Wine Bar, Taupo
42 Tūwharetoa StEveryone's tastes are different but something for everyone. Italian cuisine but also caters a blend of other dishes too.
Food Scene
Nice ambience and excellent food. Specialises in sharing platters and they are divine! Apart from platters they also have a good variety of other dishes.
Bookings are usually essential if you want to avoid waiting. It's a popular place.
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Vine Eatery & Bar
37 Tūwharetoa StNice ambience and excellent food. Specialises in sharing platters and they are divine! Apart from platters they also have a good variety of other dishes.
Bookings are usually essential if you want to avoid waiting. It's a popular place.