Our Guidebook
Sightseeing
There are a couple of awesome skydiving companies to
choose from. You’ll have an absolutely amazing view of
volcanoes, coast to coast views of the North Island and
the incredible clear waters of Lake Taupo as you freefall.
{NOTE: There is no age limit. If you are under 18 years of
age you will need a parent or guardian to sign a consent
form on your behalf. Young children will be assessed on a
case-by-case basis}. Bookings available at reception.
Top 10 Members receive discounted DVD and Photo’s at
Taupo Tandem Skydiving.
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Paraquedismo Tandem em Taupo
Anzac Memorial DriveThere are a couple of awesome skydiving companies to
choose from. You’ll have an absolutely amazing view of
volcanoes, coast to coast views of the North Island and
the incredible clear waters of Lake Taupo as you freefall.
{NOTE: There is no age limit. If you are under 18 years of
age you will need a parent or guardian to sign a consent
form on your behalf. Young children will be assessed on a
case-by-case basis}. Bookings available at reception.
Top 10 Members receive discounted DVD and Photo’s at
Taupo Tandem Skydiving.
At 47 metres, Taupo Bungy is New Zealand’s highest water
touch bungy jump from the world’s first cantilever platform.
If a seated freefall is more your style, try the mindblowing
rush of the Cliffhanger extreme swing. Once
harnessed, admire the view as you dangle 44 metres
above the river. On the release, feel the thrill of
freefalling towards the river, then soaring through the air
as the swing reaches speeds of up to 70kp/h.
Push your limits, challenge your fears and create
memories of a lifetime. Complimentary pick-up available
from anywhere within Taupo. {Children 10-15 yrs require
parental permission}.
Solo and tandem options available.
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Taupo Bungy
202 Spa RdAt 47 metres, Taupo Bungy is New Zealand’s highest water
touch bungy jump from the world’s first cantilever platform.
If a seated freefall is more your style, try the mindblowing
rush of the Cliffhanger extreme swing. Once
harnessed, admire the view as you dangle 44 metres
above the river. On the release, feel the thrill of
freefalling towards the river, then soaring through the air
as the swing reaches speeds of up to 70kp/h.
Push your limits, challenge your fears and create
memories of a lifetime. Complimentary pick-up available
from anywhere within Taupo. {Children 10-15 yrs require
parental permission}.
Solo and tandem options available.
Lake Taupo’s Tongariro River is home to three sections
of white water, ranging from Grade 2 to Grade 4.
Tours start from basic 2 hour family & first time rafting
packages to heart-pounding roller coaster rapids for
the less faint-hearted. There are several companies to
choose from so you will find the perfect tour for you.
Speak to our staff at reception for more info.
45 moradores locais recomendam
Tongariro River Rafting
95 Atirau RdLake Taupo’s Tongariro River is home to three sections
of white water, ranging from Grade 2 to Grade 4.
Tours start from basic 2 hour family & first time rafting
packages to heart-pounding roller coaster rapids for
the less faint-hearted. There are several companies to
choose from so you will find the perfect tour for you.
Speak to our staff at reception for more info.
A short walk amongst native bush provides a glimpse
of steaming hot mineral pools set in sinter basins and
spluttering mud pools. At the entrance you can see
rainbow trout in the cold stream which flows alongside
the thermal area.
The Ngati Kurauia people have lived alongside the
Tokaanu stream since the 16th century and used the
supply of hot thermal waters and steam vents for
cooking and boiling flax for weaving. Located 6km from
Turangi on SH41.
Tokaanu Thermal Walk
220 Mangaroa StA short walk amongst native bush provides a glimpse
of steaming hot mineral pools set in sinter basins and
spluttering mud pools. At the entrance you can see
rainbow trout in the cold stream which flows alongside
the thermal area.
The Ngati Kurauia people have lived alongside the
Tokaanu stream since the 16th century and used the
supply of hot thermal waters and steam vents for
cooking and boiling flax for weaving. Located 6km from
Turangi on SH41.
Featuring an amazing view of Mt Ngauruhoe – known as Mt
Doom to those die hard LOTR (Lord of The Rings) fans –
the famous Tongariro crossing is arguably NZ’s best one
day hike. You will experience dramatic volcanic landscapes,
emerald lakes and epic scenery. There is a shuttle service
available to drop off & pick up at each end of the hike.
Bookings are a must.
Top 10 Members receive 10% off on Mountain Magic and
Tongariro Crossing flights at Heli-Sika Adventures.
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Featuring an amazing view of Mt Ngauruhoe – known as Mt
Doom to those die hard LOTR (Lord of The Rings) fans –
the famous Tongariro crossing is arguably NZ’s best one
day hike. You will experience dramatic volcanic landscapes,
emerald lakes and epic scenery. There is a shuttle service
available to drop off & pick up at each end of the hike.
Bookings are a must.
Top 10 Members receive 10% off on Mountain Magic and
Tongariro Crossing flights at Heli-Sika Adventures.
Lava Glass is a glass art gallery, glassblowing studio and
sculpture garden by world-renowned master glassblower
Lynden Over. The Lava Glass complex offers a unique
window into the art of glassblowing and original New
Zealand inspired glass art pieces. The licensed gourmet
café serves aromatic coffee, drinks and delectable
homemade foods.
Opening Hours
Gallery & Sculpture Garden: Daily 9am – 5pm
Glassblowing: Daily 9.30am – 4.30pm
Café: Daily 9am – 4pm.
50 moradores locais recomendam
Lava Glass - Estúdio de sopro de vidro, Jardim de esculturas, Galeria de arte, Café
165 State Hwy 5Lava Glass is a glass art gallery, glassblowing studio and
sculpture garden by world-renowned master glassblower
Lynden Over. The Lava Glass complex offers a unique
window into the art of glassblowing and original New
Zealand inspired glass art pieces. The licensed gourmet
café serves aromatic coffee, drinks and delectable
homemade foods.
Opening Hours
Gallery & Sculpture Garden: Daily 9am – 5pm
Glassblowing: Daily 9.30am – 4.30pm
Café: Daily 9am – 4pm.
Sharing Taupo stories with the world – browse the
galleries and share the unique history, culture and
stories of the community. Open daily from 10am to
4.30pm (closed Christmas Day & Good Friday).
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Taupo Museum
4 Story PlSharing Taupo stories with the world – browse the
galleries and share the unique history, culture and
stories of the community. Open daily from 10am to
4.30pm (closed Christmas Day & Good Friday).
These are held every Saturday from 10am – 1pm at
the Riverside Park on Redoubt Street, adjacent to the
Waikato River. Here you will find local produce which is
grown, made or sourced around the area, arts & crafts,
food & coffee. There is plenty of parking and paving for
prams and wheelchairs.
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Whanganui River Traders Market
7 Taupo QuayThese are held every Saturday from 10am – 1pm at
the Riverside Park on Redoubt Street, adjacent to the
Waikato River. Here you will find local produce which is
grown, made or sourced around the area, arts & crafts,
food & coffee. There is plenty of parking and paving for
prams and wheelchairs.
Located at the top of Shepherd Road, the gardens are
maintained by around 20 volunteers on a weekly basis.
The reserve now claims well over 2,000 rhododendrons,
camellias and azaleas strategically intermingled in the
forest trees with other feature plantings. As well as lots
of walking trails the 2km loop walk affords great views
of Taupo township, Mount Tauhara and the lake itself.
Picnic tables and seats are dotted throughout the park.
Open until dusk each day.
Botanical Heights Drive
Botanical Heights DriveLocated at the top of Shepherd Road, the gardens are
maintained by around 20 volunteers on a weekly basis.
The reserve now claims well over 2,000 rhododendrons,
camellias and azaleas strategically intermingled in the
forest trees with other feature plantings. As well as lots
of walking trails the 2km loop walk affords great views
of Taupo township, Mount Tauhara and the lake itself.
Picnic tables and seats are dotted throughout the park.
Open until dusk each day.
A great collection of family friendly activities including
a giant maze, discovery centre, remote control boats,
model train railway, shooting simulator, mini golf and a
flight simulator. Sit and have a coffee whilst playing with
the puzzles free of charge at the café tables. Open 7
days a week from 10.00am to 4.00pm (closed Christmas
& Boxing Day).
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Mind Junction
8 Palmer Mill RdA great collection of family friendly activities including
a giant maze, discovery centre, remote control boats,
model train railway, shooting simulator, mini golf and a
flight simulator. Sit and have a coffee whilst playing with
the puzzles free of charge at the café tables. Open 7
days a week from 10.00am to 4.00pm (closed Christmas
& Boxing Day).
Your admission includes Hook-a-Prawn fishing, aqua
trike, feeding the trout, stand up paddle boarding and so
much more. The Riverside restaurant is situated on the
banks of the Waikato River and offers a mouth-watering
selection of prawn dishes to choose from.
Top 10 Members receive 10% off entry at Huka Prawn Park.
40 moradores locais recomendam
Parque de Camarões Huka
200 Karetoto RdYour admission includes Hook-a-Prawn fishing, aqua
trike, feeding the trout, stand up paddle boarding and so
much more. The Riverside restaurant is situated on the
banks of the Waikato River and offers a mouth-watering
selection of prawn dishes to choose from.
Top 10 Members receive 10% off entry at Huka Prawn Park.