Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 07-378 3714;
www.greenstonefishingtaupo.co.nz
;
147 Tongariro St; fishing rod hire from $20; 8am-5pm
Mon-Sat, 9am-3pm Sun)
Central fishing shop that sells licences, hires gear and arranges guided
trips (half-day trips from $250).
FISHING
Taupo Rod & Tackle
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
8am-6pm, to 8pm Fri)
Rent-
(
07-378 5337;
www.tauporodandtackle.co.nz
;
7 Tongariro St; gear hire $20-35;
al gear, fishing guides and boat charters.
Other Activities
Huka Prawn Park
MAP
(
www.hukaprawnpark.co.nz
;
Karetoto Rd; adult/child $26/15; 9.30am-4pm)
One of the world's only geo-
thermally heated freshwater prawn farms, this place offers a surprising cocktail of activit-
ies, including prawn 'fishing', Killer Prawn Golf and an interactive walk around the
prawn ponds. And, of course, there's a restaurant.
AQUARIUM
Huka Honey Hive
MAP
FOOD
(
www.hukahoneyhive.com
;
65 Karetoto Rd; 10am-5pm)
This sweet spot has a glass-enclosed view-
ing hive, honey tastings and a cafe, and sells all manner of bee products - edible, medicin-
al and cosmetic - and mead.
Wairakei Golf & Sanctuary
MAP
GOLF
( 07-374 8152;
www.wairakeigolfcourse.co.nz
;
SH1; 18 holes $160)
Surrounded by a 2m-high,
5km-long pest-proof fence, this challenging, beautiful golf course doubles as a native bird
sanctuary.
Tours
Huka Falls River Cruise
MAP
BOAT TOUR
