Taupo Apartments
Sightseeing
Ahhhhhh… the bliss of sliding down into the natural mineral pools of the Taupo DeBretts hot springs. With two huge mineral pools set amongst beautiful landscaped resort surroundings, it’s the perfect spot to relax and soothe tired, aching muscles.
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Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs
State Highway 5Ahhhhhh… the bliss of sliding down into the natural mineral pools of the Taupo DeBretts hot springs. With two huge mineral pools set amongst beautiful landscaped resort surroundings, it’s the perfect spot to relax and soothe tired, aching muscles.
Official site: www.hukafalls.comAlthough not a particularly high waterfall, the thundering Huka Falls is a majestic sight for the sheer force and spray whipped up as the waters of the Waikato River plunge over the rocky ledge into the gorge eight meters below. A startling 22,000 liters of water is funneled over the ledge every single second in a deafening fury of foam.
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Huka Falls station
Official site: www.hukafalls.comAlthough not a particularly high waterfall, the thundering Huka Falls is a majestic sight for the sheer force and spray whipped up as the waters of the Waikato River plunge over the rocky ledge into the gorge eight meters below. A startling 22,000 liters of water is funneled over the ledge every single second in a deafening fury of foam.
High speed Jet Boat ride on the Waikato River
Website: Viator.com to book tickets online
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Hukafalls Jet Taupo
200 Karetoto RdHigh speed Jet Boat ride on the Waikato River
Website: Viator.com to book tickets online
Chris Jolly Outdoors
Redoubt StreetWebsite: chrisjolly.co.nz
Experience the thrill of New Zealand’s volcanic landscapes on a self-guided tour of the Orakei Korako geothermal area. Follow the 1.5-mile (2.5km) boardwalk around the park and stop to admire startling silica terraces, peer into bubbling mud pools and watch hissing geysers. Be sure not to miss the Ruatapu Cave, one of only two geothermal caves in the world and home to a mesmerizing thermal mirror pool.
Read more about Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako - https://www.viator.com/tours/Taupo/Self-Guided-Geothermal-Tour-in-Orakei-Korako/d5241-21821P1?mcid=56757
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Orakei Korako Geothermisch Park & Grot
494 Orākei Kōrako RdExperience the thrill of New Zealand’s volcanic landscapes on a self-guided tour of the Orakei Korako geothermal area. Follow the 1.5-mile (2.5km) boardwalk around the park and stop to admire startling silica terraces, peer into bubbling mud pools and watch hissing geysers. Be sure not to miss the Ruatapu Cave, one of only two geothermal caves in the world and home to a mesmerizing thermal mirror pool.
Read more about Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako - https://www.viator.com/tours/Taupo/Self-Guided-Geothermal-Tour-in-Orakei-Korako/d5241-21821P1?mcid=56757
The Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve features an excellent walking trail. Following an easy 45-minute loop that starts at the modern visitor center, you'll get up close with New Zealand's weird and wonderful geothermal scenery.
Official site: www.cratersofthemoon.co.nz
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Kraters van de Maan
171 Karapiti RdThe Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve features an excellent walking trail. Following an easy 45-minute loop that starts at the modern visitor center, you'll get up close with New Zealand's weird and wonderful geothermal scenery.
Official site: www.cratersofthemoon.co.nz
Rich in minerals, the hot springs of the Wairakei Terraces are a great place to soothe travel-weary joints. Used by the local Maori tribes for centuries, these therapeutic waters are now a top Taupo spot for a few hours of relaxation. A series of thermal pools of varying heat sit below a white silica terrace with a gushing waterfall replenishing the aqua blue water. Official site: www.wairakeiterraces.co.nz
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Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Rich in minerals, the hot springs of the Wairakei Terraces are a great place to soothe travel-weary joints. Used by the local Maori tribes for centuries, these therapeutic waters are now a top Taupo spot for a few hours of relaxation. A series of thermal pools of varying heat sit below a white silica terrace with a gushing waterfall replenishing the aqua blue water. Official site: www.wairakeiterraces.co.nz
Taupo Bungy plunges you headfirst for 47 meters down to the Waikato River below and lays claim to being New Zealand's highest water-touch bungee experience.
Address: 22 Spa Road, Taupo
Official site: www.taupobungy.co.nz
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Taupo Bungy
202 Spa RdTaupo Bungy plunges you headfirst for 47 meters down to the Waikato River below and lays claim to being New Zealand's highest water-touch bungee experience.
Address: 22 Spa Road, Taupo
Official site: www.taupobungy.co.nz
Information and services you can find here
hiking track information and current conditions
weather, ski field, and avalanche reports
exhibits on the volcanoes, māori mythology, flora and fauna
a 3D model of the national park
audio-visual displays
quality merchandise including books, postcards, clothing and gifts
hut tickets and Great Walk reservations
topographical maps and brochures
dog control and hunting permits
24 hour access foyer with weather and track information.
Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 7 892 3729
Email: tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz
Address: Whakapapa Village
State Highway 48
Mount Ruapehu
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Whakapapa Bezoekerscentrum Afdeling Natuurbehoud
Information and services you can find here
hiking track information and current conditions
weather, ski field, and avalanche reports
exhibits on the volcanoes, māori mythology, flora and fauna
a 3D model of the national park
audio-visual displays
quality merchandise including books, postcards, clothing and gifts
hut tickets and Great Walk reservations
topographical maps and brochures
dog control and hunting permits
24 hour access foyer with weather and track information.
Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 7 892 3729
Email: tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz
Address: Whakapapa Village
State Highway 48
Mount Ruapehu
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