Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OFFLINE MAP
( 07-374 8066, 0800 727 437;
www.rapidsjet.com
; Nga Awa Purua Rd; adult/child $110/65)
This
sensational 35-minute ride shoots along the lower part of the Aratiatia Rapids - rivalling
the Huka Falls trip for thrills. The boat departs from the end of the access road to the
Aratiatia lookouts. Go down Rapids Rd and then turn into Nga Awa Purua Rd.
NZ River Jet
JETBOATING
( 07-333 7111, 0800 748 375;
www.riverjet.co.nz
; Mihi Bridge, SH5; 1½hr ride incl entry to Orakei
Korako adult/child $159/79)
NZ River Jet will zip you to Orakei Korako (
Click here
)
in
thrilling fashion along the Waikato River and through the 50m-high Tutukau Gorge. It
also offers the Squeeze jetboat ride, where you disembark in warm water and edge your
way through a crevice to a concealed natural thermal waterfall surrounded by native bush
(adult/child $145/79), and a 1¼-hour Scenic Safari ($125/79).
Taupo Horse Treks
HORSE RIDING
OFFLINE MAP
( 0274 786 104, 0800 244 398;
www.taupohorsetreks.co.nz
;
Karapiti Rd; per hr $70, pony ride
$30)
Leads treks through mature forest offering views over the Craters of the Moon,
Waikato River and beyond.
Big Sky Parasail
PARASAILING
( 0800 724 4759;
www.bigskyparasail.co.nz
;
Taupo Boat Harbour, Redoubt St; trips $95;
9am-6pm Dec-Apr)
Lofty parasailing flights from the lakefront; bookings essential. Early--
bird special $85.
Rock'n Ropes
ROPES COURSE
OFFLINE MAP
( 07-374 8111, 0800 244 508;
www.rocknropes.co.nz
;
65 Karetoto Rd; giant swing $20, adren-
aline combo $40, half-day $65)
A vertiginous and challenging high-ropes course that in-
cludes balancing in teetering 'tree-tops', negotiating a tricky two-wire bridge and scaling
ropes. The combo includes the swing, high beam and trapeze.
Taupo Gliding Club
GLIDING
OFFLINE MAP
( 07-378 5627;
www.taupoglidingclub.co.nz
; Centennial Dr; flights $160-205)
Flights daily by
appointment (weather permitting).
