Letting off Steam
Unique Volcanic Heritage
The lake is the result of a volcanic eruption in 181AD; this eruption was one of the world’s most violent known eruptions of the last 5,000 years! The lake is the size of Singapore and is the largest fresh water lake in Australasia.
Tuwharetoa Maori Tribe
In Maori mythology, the Lake Taupo region is part of a line of fire that extended from the Maori peoples original home in Hawakii. It extends through White Island and Rotorua to Tokaanu before bursting into flames as the sacred mountains Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro.
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Experience the Volcanic Heritage of Lake Taupo. Go back in time, a truly unique geothermal wonderland, one of nature's true gifts. Cross the Waikato River by boat, then explore a world of gushing geysers, hot springs, boiling mudpools and some of the largest silica terraces in the world. “Orakei Korako is possibly the best thermal area left in New Zealand and one of the finest in the world”… Lonely Planet Guide
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| 1200 - 1300 |
View 220,000 litres of water per second roll over the almighty Huka Falls - New Zealand’s most visited natural attraction. Get up close and personal via a jet boat ride, or on a boat cruise. Aboard Hukafalls Jet, you will speed along the Waikato River to view the white water tail of the spectacular Huka Falls. Watch 220,000 litres of water per second tumble over the cliff face. The awesome performance of the Hukafalls Jet boats will put your heart in your mouth when your driver spins your Hukafalls Jet through 360 degrees in its own length at high speed.
OR Cruise in comfort for on calm waters of New Zealand’s longest river – the Waikato River. Native bush, bird life, hot springs and amazing views of Huka Falls from below. Cruise daily or organise a group cruise to suit. Can take up to 24 passengers. Departs from the Aratiatia Dam, Aratiatia Road, off state highway 5.
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| 1300 - 1430 |
Lunch - please refer to our Dining Guide to peruse over 150 eating and drinking establishments in the region. |
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| 1500 - 1800 |
Enjoy an afternoon of trout fishing in the almighty Lake Taupo.
White Striker IV is a New Zealand designed and built high speed luxury sport fisher recently made available to clients of Richard Staines' long established Lake Taupo trout catching business. With over 16 years experience as a lake fishing guide, he is one of the most experienced operators on Lake Taupo and has acquired a reputation as an obsessive catcher of trout who would not rest until his clients had their limit bag or were weak from exposure. White Striker IV offers comfort levels that make a long day's fishing relaxing and invigorating. Even non-fishers will appreciate her luxurious facilities and thoroughly enjoy their day (cunningly removing the piscatorial impediment of the stay-at-home spouse).
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