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town, this complex has three heated pools, two waterslides, private mineral pools and a
sauna. There's also a climbing wall and gym.
Adventure & Adrenaline
More than 30,000 jumps a year are made over Taupo, which makes it the skydiving cap-
ital of the world. It's certainly a terrific spot to do it with the deep blue lake and snow-
capped volcanic peaks of Tongariro National Park providing epic, dizzying views. Just
remember to keep your eyes open. Taupo Airport is 8km south of town (free pick-ups
available).
Taupo Tandem Skydiving
SKYDIVING
( 07-377 0428, 0800 826 336;
www.taupotandemskydiving.com
;
Anzac Memorial Dr; 12,000/
15,000ft $249/339)
Various packages that include DVDs, photos, T-shirts etc ($388 to
$679); bungy combo available.
Skydive Taupo
SKYDIVING
( 07-378 4662, 0800 586 766;
www.skydivetaupo.co.nz
;
Anzac Memorial Dr; 12,000ft/15,000ft
$249/339)
Packages available (from $439) including a reduced-price second jump for
altitude junkies.
Taupo Bungy
BUNGY JUMPING
( 07-377 1135, 0800 888 408;
www.taupobungy.co.nz
;
202 Spa Rd; solo/tandem $169 /338;
9am-5pm, extended hrs in summer)
On a cliff high above the Waikato River, this picturesque
bungy site is the North Island's most popular, with plenty of vantage points for the chick-
ens. The courageous will be led onto a platform jutting 20m out over the cliff, where they
can throw themselves off the edge for a heart-stopping 47m plunge. Tandem leaps are
available, as they are for the Cliffhanger giant swing (solo/tandem $119/238).
Hukafalls Jet
JETBOATING
OFFLINE MAP
( 07-374 8572, 0800 485 253;
www.hukafallsjet.com
; 200 Karetoto Rd; adult/child $109/65)
This 30-minute thrill ride takes you up the river to the spray-filled foot of the Huka
Falls and down to the Aratiatia Dam, all the while dodging daringly and doing acrobatic
360-degree turns. Trips run all day (prices include shuttle transport from Taupo).
Rapids Jet
JETBOATING
