Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pointons
SKIING, WATERSPORTS
( 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
FISHING
(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
KAYAKING, SAILING
( 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 waterskii-
ing and wakeboarding ($180 to $220); all prices are per hour.
Greenstone Fishing
FISHING
( 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).
Taupo Rod & Tackle
FISHING
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
07-378 5337;
www.tauporodandtackle.co.nz
;
7 Tongariro St; gear hire $20-35;
8am-6pm, to
8pm Fri)
Rental gear, fishing guides and boat charters.
Other Activities
Huka Prawn Park
AQUARIUM
OFFLINE MAP
