Excellent spot to view spectacular Huka Falls. From the car park, cross the bridge and turn left.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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The Waikato, New Zealandās longest river, squeezes through a narrow chasm at Huka Falls, making theĀ dramatic 11m drop into a surging crystal-blueā¦
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Tucked away from other more popular thermal fields, Orakei Korako is (since the destruction of the Pink and White Terraces, at least) arguably NZ's mostā¦
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The most visible wound from Mt Tarawera's 1886 eruption, the Waimangu geothermal area spreads down a valley to Lake Rotomahana (Warm Lake). The experienceā¦
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The most colourful of the region's geothermal attractions, Wai-O-Tapu (Sacred Waters) has a variety of features packed into a relatively compact, heavilyā¦
2.92 MILES
This small but fascinating museum has an excellent MÄori gallery and quirky displays, which include a 1960s caravan set up as if the occupants have justā¦
7.34 MILES
Accessible only by boat or kayak, these 14m-high carvings were etched into the cliffs near Mine Bay by master carver Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell in theā¦
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Two kilometres off SH5, this gorge was a spectacular part of the Waikato River until a hydroelectric dam was plonked across the waterway, shutting off theā¦
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This geothermal area sprang to life when hydroelectric tinkering around the power station in 1958 caused water levels to fall. The pressure shifted,ā¦
Nearby Taupo attractions
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The Waikato, New Zealandās longest river, squeezes through a narrow chasm at Huka Falls, making theĀ dramatic 11m drop into a surging crystal-blueā¦
1.06 MILES
This geothermal area sprang to life when hydroelectric tinkering around the power station in 1958 caused water levels to fall. The pressure shifted,ā¦
3. Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
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This thermal walk (1.8km) on a secluded property explores the steaming banks of the Wairakei Stream and the deep pit of the Witches Cauldron. Kids willā¦
2.92 MILES
This small but fascinating museum has an excellent MÄori gallery and quirky displays, which include a 1960s caravan set up as if the occupants have justā¦
3.33 MILES
Two kilometres off SH5, this gorge was a spectacular part of the Waikato River until a hydroelectric dam was plonked across the waterway, shutting off theā¦
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The best spot to watch the raging Aratiatia Rapids. The first lookout is an easy five-minute walk from the rapids' car park, while the upper lookout takesā¦
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At the end of the long town beach are patches of warm water right in front of a car park. Itās no Coromandel, but have a dig and you might find someā¦
7.34 MILES
Accessible only by boat or kayak, these 14m-high carvings were etched into the cliffs near Mine Bay by master carver Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell in theā¦