Paul And Christine’s Taupo guidebook
Gardens
Very peacful setting, wonderful blooming dispalys by Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Camellias Sept/October.
Good sheltered walk in windy weather. Some good views.
24 locals recommend
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
Shepherd RoadVery peacful setting, wonderful blooming dispalys by Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Camellias Sept/October.
Good sheltered walk in windy weather. Some good views.
R & R
Great Thermal pools, we frequent them often. There's a permanent "Grab One" deal available. $15 vs $25.
Adults only.
66 locals recommend
Wairakei Terraces
671 State Hwy 1Great Thermal pools, we frequent them often. There's a permanent "Grab One" deal available. $15 vs $25.
Adults only.
Higly recommended, great Pizzas, great atmosphere and location.
69 locals recommend
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
331 Lake TerraceHigly recommended, great Pizzas, great atmosphere and location.
Sightseeing
A great site to watch as water is released from the Aratiatia Hydro dam to display the original rapids that existed before the dam was built in the 60s. Be sure to get to the viewing platform.
See https://aratiatiarapids.co.nz/
36 locals recommend
Aratiatia Dam
155 Rapids RdA great site to watch as water is released from the Aratiatia Hydro dam to display the original rapids that existed before the dam was built in the 60s. Be sure to get to the viewing platform.
See https://aratiatiarapids.co.nz/
A great site in the Taupo area. Plus other activities there.
see https://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/huka-falls/
205 locals recommend
Huka Falls station
A great site in the Taupo area. Plus other activities there.
see https://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/huka-falls/