Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hukafalls Jet in the Helijet combo ($189). Helibiking and hunting adventures also avail-
able.
Taupo's Floatplane
( 07-378 7500;
www.tauposfloatplane.co.nz
;
Taupo Boat Harbour, Ferry Rd; flights $105-790)
Located near
the marina, the floatplane offers a variety of trips, including quick flights over the lake
and longer forays over Mt Ruapehu or White Island. Their three-hour 'Taupo Trifecta'
($505) combines a scenic flight, visit to Orakei Korako and jetboat ride.
SCENIC FLIGHTS
Paradise Tours
( 07-378 9955;
www.paradisetours.co.nz
;
adult/child $99/45)
Three-hour tours to the Aratiatia Rapids,
Craters of the Moon and Huka Falls. Also offers day tours to Tongariro National Park,
Orakei Korako, Rotorua, Hawke's Bay and Waitomo Caves.
BUS TOUR
Festivals & Events
Heralding itself as the events capital of NZ, Taupo plays host to numerous shindigs
throughout the year, many of them of a sporting nature - and plenty you can participate in.
See
www.greatlaketaupo.com
and
www.eventpromotions.co.nz
for more details.
Ironman New Zealand
(
www.ironman.co.nz
)
Bring a magnet, as buns of steel are plentiful during this pimped-up
triathlon. Held in early March, it attracts some of the world's finest athletes.
SPORTS
Erupt Festival
(
www.erupt.co.nz
)
Biennial arts festival, which is held over 11 days in May on even-numbered
years.
ARTS
Winterfest
Billed as a festival of old-fashioned family fun, held around town over three days in
August.
FAMILY
Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
SPORTS
