Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.hukaprawnpark.co.nz
;
Karetoto Rd; adult/child $26/15; 9.30am-4pm)
One of the
world's only geothermally heated freshwater prawn farms, this place offers a surprising
cocktail of activities, including prawn 'fishing', Killer Prawn Golf and an interactive
walk around the prawn ponds. And, of course, there's a restaurant.
Huka Honey Hive
FOOD
OFFLINE MAP
(
www.hukahoneyhive.com
;
65 Karetoto Rd; 10am-5pm)
This sweet spot has a glass-enclosed
viewing hive, honey tastings and a cafe, and sells all manner of bee products - edible,
medicinal and cosmetic - and mead.
Wairakei Golf & Sanctuary
GOLF
OFFLINE MAP
( 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 nat-
ive bird sanctuary.
Tours
Huka Falls River Cruise
BOAT TOUR
OFFLINE MAP
( 0800 278 336;
www.hukafallscruise.co.nz
;
Aratiatia Dam; adult/child $37/15; 10.30am,
12.30pm & 2.30pm year-round, plus 4.30pm Dec-Feb)
For a photo-friendly ride, this boat
offers a relaxed jaunt (80 minutes) from Aratiatia Dam to Huka Falls.
Sail Barbary
BOAT TOUR
( 07-378 5879;
www.sailbarbary.com
; Taupo Boat Harbour, Redoubt St; adult/child $44/16;
10.30am & 2pm year-round, plus 5pm Dec-Feb)
A classic 1926 yacht offering 2½-hour
cruises to the Maori rock carvings every day. Enquire about the popular movie and music
charter cruises in summer.
Chris Jolly Outdoors
BOAT TOUR, FISHING
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
