Activities to do in Taupo
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Rafting New Zealand - Turangi Operating for over 20 years - and voted "Best Rafting Operation in NZ" - 2010 & 2011 & 2012 the owner/Operator's Luke and Pianika Boddington love to raft and love to share their passion for rafting rivers with all their clients. Located at the southern end of Lake Taupo in the Alpine Village of Turangi you get to experience a unique part of Aotearoa just by visiting. With modern facilities, a friendly atmosphere, hot solar powered showers, retail shopping & Ozone espresso coffee for sale, you are well catered for! THE ENVIRONMENT - Tongariro National Park / Lake Taupo / Tongariro River - Some of New Zealands most beautiful and pristine wilderness. Based at the southern end of Lake Taupo (New Zealands biggest lake, and the biggest fresh water lake in the Souther Hemisphere), and nestled amongst the mountains/volcanoes of the Tongariro National Park "World heritage Area", Rafting New Zealand often awake saying "another day in paradise". With Mt Tongariro (Tongariro Crossing), Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom from the Lord of the Rings triology), Mt Ruapehu (Whakapapa/Turoa ski fields’s). We live and work in a natural playground of un-surpassed beauty. Their gear is up dated annually and is of excellent condition, and is audited each year by Maritime New Zealand and continually receives the highest marks in safety and service. The first rafting company to gain the internationally recognised QualMark Award for excellence in safety and service - you can be completely confident when adding a Rafting Trip to your Taupo holidays. Book via us at Birchlands Motel & let us do all the leg work. On a Grade 3 run you can even be picked up & dropped off directlt from the Motel, what a way to add to that adventure holiday!! Just let us know when you book that you are intersted and we can get all the details for you. Visit: www.raftingnewzealand.com and let us know you'd like to book with your accommodatioon and we can sort it all out for you.
Sail Barbary: Looking for top summer activities in Taupo? How about joining the locals on an eco-friendly boutique sail cruise across the lake? A Taupo sailing trip on board the beautifully restored 1920s yacht Barbary is nothing like your run-of-the-mill scenic cruise. They don’t just promise the best sail cruise on the lake - they deliver it! Locally owned and operated for 30 years, the eco-friendly boat offers year-round Taupo water activities the Kiwi way:
Visit: http://www.sailbarbary.co.nz and let us know you'd like to book with your accommodatioon and we can sort it all out for you.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing The Tongariro National Park is rich in cultural identity, it has dramatic scenery and unique land forms this combines to make the Tongariro Alpine Crossing a world-renowned trek. (Rated as the best one day trek in New Zealand and listed by many in the top 10 day treks in the world) Many who complete the 19.4 K's journey will tell you the climbs can be steep and the weather can be unpredictable. You will need to arrange transport to the beginning of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing track and a pick up at the end of the day. It's challenge, an adventure, an unforgettable experience. Definitely one for the Must do list.! Visit: http://www.tongarirocrossing.org.nz and let us know you'd like to book with your accommodatioon and we can sort it all out for you.
Orakei Korako (The Hidden Valley) Orakei Korako is situated on the Waikato River at Lake Ohakuri approximately 20 minutes drive North of Taupo. The name Orakei Korako can be interpreted as “Place of Adorning”. Maori women used the pool to bath and beautify themselves for ceremonies. The Silica Terraces that form the base of Orakei-Korako Geyserland and Thermal Park are believed to be the largest of its kind since the destruction of the famous Pink and White Terraces in 1886 on the edge of Lake Rotomahana beneath Mount Tarawera. There are up to 23 active natural geysers throughout the area. One geothermal consultant stated that Orakei Korako has the greatest number of active geysers of any geothermal field in New Zealand, with the most variable and most interesting changes. There is a vast number of boiling hot springs to view at Orakei Korako as well as mud pools and there are extensive bush walks to enjoy through areas of native flora and fauna. The highlight for many visitors on the walk through the valley is the thermal Ruatapu Cave (sacred hole). The cave extends 120 ft down to a hot pool at the bottom named “Waiwhakaata”, which means "pool of mirrors". Take a short boat ride across the stunning Waikato River - stunning scenery, up close and personal with thermal wonders and NZ flora and fauna. Visit: http://www.orakeikorako.co.nz
Taupo Boat Harbour: For that period half hour before until half hour after sunset, the Taupo Boat Harbour would be one of the most idyllic and tranquil places to be. Take a quiet walk around the Harbour, dwell on the foreshore or just sit and take in the environment.
Taupo Walks: Just the ideal walking distance from the Motel, along the lakefront to the Boat Harbour and then back up through the Domain (have a coffee) and back to the Motel. Perfect! Spa Park to Huka Falls Walkway Along the shoreline of the lake towards the "mile bay's". 2 Mile, 3 Mile, and on to 5 Mile if you are keen. |     |