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TAUPŌ MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Small but rather special, contemporary exhibits feature Māori treasures and a classic Kiwiana caravan. The Ora – Garden of Wellbeing is on permanent display, take a virtual tour of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and deposit the kids in the children’s activity area.
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LAVA GLASS GLASSBLOWING STUDIO Gain an insight into the art of glassblowing at the world’s first carbon zero studio. Explore the gallery, glassblowing studio and sculpture garden, complete with 15-piece glass waterfall.
Culture
NGATOROIRANGI MINE BAY MĀORI ROCK CARVINGS These giant contemporary Māori artworks towering 14m over Lake Taupō can only be viewed from the water. Join on a day trip on one of the touring boats in the harbour, or hire a kayak and navigate your own way there. L’ARTÉ Created by a mother and daughter duo, the space features a mosaic outdoor living room and other quirky delights, all hand-built on site
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FORGOTTEN WORLD HIGHWAY This remote journey covers 150km of largely empty road between Taumarunui and Stratford.
FAMILY FUN
LAUREN’S LAVENDER FARM A converted farmhouse hosts a café and outdoor deck, as well as a shop brimming with lavender products.
NATURE
BRADLEYS GARDEN An enchanting space with miniputt golf, high-tea and pretty pockets of explorable garden.
WALKS
ABOVE: Otumuheke Spa Park © Joel McDowell LEFT: Mosaic garden at L’Arte Café ©_L’Arte Café RIGHT: Picnic at Nevalea Alpacas © Visit Ruapehu
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