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Taupo
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Parks and Reserves
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Things to do
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Accommodation
Taupo sits on the northern end of Lake Taupo and is New
Zealand's largest lake; its waters flow into the great Waikato River.
Other than its lake, Taupo boast many hot thermal areas, some open free
to the public. See our
Parks and Reserves
section below for details.
This is a great
place to stop if travelling between Wellington and Auckland. Either
stay a night or two and take in its sights, or enjoy one of the many
parks if only on a flying visit. We recommend Taupo Domain with its
Superloo, as this has a free parent room, play area outside, and is just across the
road from the shops.
Accommodation
We have a
wide range of family accommodation for Taupo coming
soon.
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Parks
and walks
- The Tongariro (Taupo) Domain which is located on Tongariro
Road (part of the through road for State Highways One and Five), has Cobb and Co train rides for $1.00. The park also has
a great playground for children of all ages, picnic tables, and public
toilets (see comment below for more details).
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- A great feature of Tongariro Domain is the public
loos. These provide parents with a free parent
room, with changing table, adult toilet, microwave, sink
and seating area with toys for children. Nappies can be bought
individually from the attendant.
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- Take the children on an easy walk to see thermal mud pools at Craters
of the Moon. Admission is free,
but remember these are thermal mud pools and craters, and children must
be supervised at all times.
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- Taupo's most famous falls are the Huka Falls. With large
volumes of water rushing over the falls, is a great sight to see, and
its free.
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- The Aratiatia Rapids have floodgates which open on a regular
basis, at 10am 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm to release the water. Free
entry.
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Things
to do
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Hukafalls Jet
Hukafalls Jet in Taupo, offers a unique
combination of excitement and natural
beauty. A 30-minute thrilling jet boat
ride in the hands of a down-to-earth,
funny professional jet boat driver who
can make a jet boat do things you would
never believe possible.
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The half hour of thrills, fun and excitement
takes you along a beautiful river
environment, lined with native bush, sheer
rock cliff face and natural hot springs.
From the unique vantage point on the boat
you have the best water level view of Huka
Falls – New Zealand’s most visited natural
attraction. Hukafalls Jet is the only jet
boat company operating in this stretch of
the Waikato River.
Ph: 0800
485 25 38
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- Indoor activities
- Taupo Events Centre, Cnr AC Bath Ave and Spa Road, Taupo.
Ph: 07 376
0350
www.taupoeventscentre.co.nz
- Indoor sport and recreation centre, with a climbing wall, swimming
pools and fitness suite - activities for all the family.
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Fast and
fun
- Rapid Sensations,
Ph:
0800 22
7238 Fun on the water, advise
them of the age of your children and suitability of activities
available.
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- Lilliput Farm
- Link Road, Taupo. Ph:
07 378
2114
www.lilliput-farm-park.co.nz
- Taupo's greatest secret. A treat for the family: friendly
animals, picnic area, and much more.
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- Cherry Island
- Waikato Street, Taupo. Ph: 07 378
9427 Feed the trout, birds
and animals, visit the Fantasy Attic and enjoy the riverside
cafe.
- Honey Hive NZ,
Huka Falls Loop
Road, Wairakei Park, Taupo. Ph: 07 374
8448
www.honeyhivetaupo.com
- The Honey Hive is free to
visit and gives you a chance to view live bees busy at work.
- SWIMMING POOLS
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- Tokaanu Thermal
Pools, Mangaroa Streetr,
Takaanu. Ph:
07 386
8575 Enjoy the relaxation of Tokaanu Thermal Pools.
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- Taupo Events Centre
- Cnr AC Bath Ave and Spa Road, Taupo. Ph:
07 376
0350 Indoor sport and recreation centre with swimming pools and
fitness suite - activities for all the family.
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