Talk to a Taupō Local

Lynden Over Master Glass Artist, Lava Glass, Taupō

My top five must-do’s for visitors would have to be…

• Admire Huka Falls from a different perspective aboard the Huka Falls River Cruise.

• Watch the Aratiatia Dam opening.

• Wander through the weird, other-worldy landscape featuring bubbling craters and steaming vents at Craters of the Moon.

• Take a boat ride on Lake Taupō to watch the sunset or to explore the Māori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay.

• Head to the Wairākei Terraces for a hot soak.

You might not have heard of it, but… it’s pretty special to walk down the hill at Spa Park and soak in the hot water rock pools whilst taking in the views of the mighty Waikato River.

I’m starting to feel hungry just thinking about… the delicious food at the Sunday market, especially the local sourdough bread. It starts at 8:30am, right by the mini-golf.

Living here is awesome because... it is a vibrant community with so many cool outdoor activities for both adults and kids.

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