Lava
Glass
Lava Glass is the latest tourist attraction
and "Hot Spot" to come to Taupo.
Lava Glass is a Glass Blowing Studio with Gallery and Café. The
café serves morning tea, lunch and afternoon teas.
You can view the glass blowing process by glass artists and
see bowls, stopper bottles, vases, spiral bottles, galactic
bowls, paper weights, pillar platters and more being made.
Lake Taupo HotBus provides return shuttle bus
transport to Lava Glass. Price: $25.00 return.
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After you have visited Lava Glass,
continue your adventure with a visit to one of the following
optional scenic attractions ("Hop-on Hop-off" transport cost is $5 extra per attraction).
Aratiatia Rapids |
Water from
the Aratiatia Hydro Station is released down the rapids
several times each day. A road bridge, tracks and
viewing platforms provide excellent vantage points.
Free entry. |
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Mt Tauhara |
Mt Tauhara is a dormant volcano 1088 metres high, on the
east side of Taupo's township. The mountain has tracks
to the top through native bush. There are helicopter
flights to the top and guided tours are available. |
Huka Falls River Cruise |
Cruise on the "Maid of The
Falls" along the pristine waters of the Waikato
River. Go right to the base of the mighty Huka Falls,
see birdlife, natural hot streams, and the Wairakei
geothermal power station. |
Taupo Puzzle World |
Entry is FREE to the Taupo Puzzle World. So come on in
and bring the whole family. |
Taupo Adventure Park |
Visit the Taupo Adventure Park Animal Park, ride on Go-karts or Quad bikes,
or enjoy a game of Lazertag, or explore the Maze, or
play Minigolf. Fun,
safe and exciting entertainment in a picturesque country
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Lilliput Farm Fun & Animal Park |
Hand-feed 25 different species of quiet animals and
birds. The Park also has play-attractions such as a
space car, pirate ship, and time machine. |
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Rapids Jet
Jet Boat in the foaming tail of the Aratiatia Rapids, New
Zealand's biggest and longest rapids that spill from the Aratiatia dam daily.
Shoot through
narrow canyons and surf the pressure waves of the awesome Nga Awapurua Rapids.
Be exhilarated as
the jet boat does 360 degree spins on crystal clear waters, even spot a trout.
(Admission charges apply).
Lake Taupo HotBus
provides return shuttle bus transport to this exhilarating
"Hot Spot".
Price: $30.00
return.
(Departs from the
i-Site Visitor Centre). |
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Taupo Quad Adventures
One, two and three-hour
rides on our purpose-built quad bike
trails, all through scenic fern-clad native bush with
breathtaking scenery. Give it a go. (Admission charges apply).
PLUS
Orakei Korako
Also known as the Hidden Valley, Orakei Korako
is a geothermal wonderland with gushing geysers, hot springs, bubbling mud pools and some of
the largest and most amazing silica terraces in the world. (Admission
charges apply).
Lake Taupo HotBus
provides return shuttle bus transport to both of these "Hot
Spot" adventures.
Price: $25.00
return
(Departs from the
i-Site Visitor Centre). |
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Te Moana
Fishing Charters with Gus Te Moana
Fishing for fighting rainbow trout
and sightseeing by boat are two of the best "Hot Spot"
adventures on Lake Taupo.
Gus Te Moana was born at Waihi on
the southern shores of Lake Taupo. He has fished Lake Taupo and
its many tributaries all of his life and he has a wealth of
local knowledge.
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He invites you to
join him
on board "Te Arani II", his fully equipped Sea Ray 2020, for
sightseeing and fishing for magnificent fighting rainbow trout.
- Surveyed to carry up to 6 passengers.
- Fully enclosed canopy for all weather conditions.
- Tea, coffee and biscuits provided (lunch provided on
request).
- Toilet facilities on board.
- Minimum two hour excursion applies.
- Return Tours depart from the i-Site Visitor Centre.
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Trout Fishing plus Sightseeing Special Tour:
This 2 hour package tour on “Te Arani II" includes trout fishing
(1 hour) and sightseeing (1 hour) to the Maori rock carvings at
Mine Bay. Times spent during the tour on each activity are
flexible. A minimum of 4 passengers per tour applies.
Price:
$55.00 per person. |
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Trout Fishing Tour for Fighting Rainbows:
Enjoy trout fishing from the comfort of “Te Arani II", with all
your fishing tackle provided. A fantastic experience for
novices as well as for experienced anglers.
- Harling with an artificial fly (preferred fishing method) - hold
your rod and your guide will provide full instruction about how
to catch your fish. Harling with a fly rod is great fun and the
method catches a lot of fish.
- Downrigging and Leadlining with a lure - all you have to do is
just sit and wait for your fish to strike. Deep fishing with
lures can be most productive during the heat of the day.
Hireage is for boat with Guide and 1-6 passengers. Three hour
trips (or longer) are recommended and can include Motutaiko
Island, the White Cliffs, and Horomatangi Reef.
Price:
$110.00 per hour - summer (October 1 to April 30).
$100.00 per hour - winter (May 1 to September 30). |
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| Sightseeing Tour on Lake Taupo:
See Taupo Township and scenic highlights from out on the Great
Lake. Visit Acacia Bay, Rangatira Point, and the Maori rock
carvings at Mine Bay. The carvings are over 10 metres high and
are only accessible by boat. A 2 hour minimum applies. Longer
trips can include Motutaiko Island.
Hireage is for boat with Guide and 1- 6 passengers. Price: $130.00
per hour. |
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Overnight Charter:
Visit Taupo's Western Bays for an overnight charter. Sleep on
the boat, or sleep on the beach, or experience a Marae stay.
The Western Bays are only accessible by boat and the fly fishing
at the Waihora, Waihaha, and Whanganui river mouths is
legendary.
Price by negotiation. |
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