Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Rock'n Ropes
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ROPES COURSE
( 07-374 8111, 0800 244 508;
www.rocknropes.co.nz
;
65 Karetoto Rd; giant swing $20, adrenaline combo $40, half-
day $65)
A vertiginous and challenging high-ropes course that includes balancing in teeter-
ing 'tree-tops', negotiating a tricky two-wire bridge and scaling ropes. The combo in-
cludes the swing, high beam and trapeze.
Taupo Gliding Club
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( 07-378 5627;
www.taupoglidingclub.co.nz
;
Centennial Dr; flights $160-205)
Flights daily by appoint-
ment (weather permitting).
GLIDING
Pointons
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SKIING, WATERSPORTS
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( 07-377 0087;
www.pointons.co.nz
;
57 Tongariro St; ski/snowboard hire $35/45; 7am-7pm Jun-Sep, 9am-5pm
Oct-May)
Pointons hires ski gear in winter, and water-sports equipment such as wetsuits
come summertime.
Fishing
Fish Cruise Taupo
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FISHING
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(Launch Office; 07-378 3444;
www.fishcruisetaupo.co.nz
;
Taupo Boat Harbour, Redoubt St; 9am-5pm Oct-
Mar, 9.30am-3pm Apr-Sep)
Representing a collective of 13 local boats, this booking office can
hook you up with private charters whether you're looking for fishing on a small runabout
or a leisurely cruise on a yacht.
Boating Lake Taupo
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KAYAKING, SAILING
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( 0800 262 833;
www.boatinglaketaupo.co.nz
; Marina)
Located five minutes' walk from the town
centre at the marina, this outfit hires out single/double kayaks ($20/30), paddle boards
($25), and self-drive motor boats ($90 to $95), and can take you out for waterskiiing and
wakeboarding ($180 to $220); all prices are per hour.
Greenstone Fishing
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FISHING
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