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Hukafalls Jet

Only jet boat company permitted to take you to the base of the mighty Huka Falls. This half hour of thrills, fun and excitement takes you along a beautiful river environment.

Present this advert for a free Buff, valued at $10. Valid till 15/12/21

Wairakei Tourist Park, Taupō 07 374 8572 or 0800 485 253 hukafallsjet.com

Lava Glass Gallery, Studio, Garden & Café

View the spectacular art of glassblowing and wander through our beautiful glass sculpture garden, the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Shared lunch platter/ glassblowing/ garden offer. Mention henry to get all the trimmings when you buy a $5 sundae

165 State Highway 5, Wairakei, Taupō 07 374 8400 lavaglass.nz

Baked With Love

Destination café in Taupō with great tasting food, and a cool indoor space including retail area full of treats and giftware. Cakes and catering also available.

$12 Earlybird breakfast including tea/ coffee available everyday before 9am

11 Gascoigne Street, Taupō 07 376 5513 or 027 289 9671 bakedwithlove.co.nz

Lil Something – Spa Park

Cafe kiosk at Spa Thermal Park, on the edge of the Huka Falls walking track and the iconic Otumuheke Stream. Ice-creams, award-winning coffee, milkshakes and fruit smoothies.

Spa Thermal Park, Spa Road, Taupō 021 311 984 lilsomething.co.nz

Huka Honey Hive

Taste, discover, experience - New Zealand honeys, mead and liqueurs, natural skincare products, unique gifts and an amazing range of natural health and wellbeing products.

Free entry! Free honey and mead tastings! Open 7 days

65 Karetoto Road, Taupō 07 374 8553 hukahoneyhive.com

Rapids Jet

Enjoy 35 minutes of exhilarating fun for all ages, 5 to 93 (and up!), on NZ’s only white-water jetboat ride and Taupō’s #1 boating activity. Soak up the thrills, excitement and striking scenery.

Deals available now! Check our website for more info. Gift vouchers available.

3 Nga Awa Purua Road, Aratiatia, Taupō 07 374 8066 or 0800 727 437 rapidsjet.com

AJ Hackett Taupō Bungy & Swing

At 47m, Taupō Bungy is New Zealand’s highest cliff-top Bungy Jump. Experience the almighty Taupō Swing – a giant rope swing over the Waikato River, reaching speeds of up to 70kph! 20% off adult, student & child price at bungy.co.nz. Use code: henry20

202 Spa Road, Taupō 0800 286 4958 bungy.co.nz

Confinement Escape Rooms

An exciting game that gets your heart racing, brain working, requiring teamwork to escape uniquely themed rooms within the 60 minutes.

Craters of the Moon

Explore geothermal features often wreathed in clouds of steam from the heat just below your feet! One hour walk traverses the unique landscape around this cratered valley.

Part of the largest geothermal field in NZ. Open daily, small admission fee

171 Karapiti Road, Wairakei Park, Taupō 027 656 4684 cratersofthemoon.co.nz

ZeaYou Gallery

ZeaYou have been a Taupō icon for the past 28 years. We are proud to represent established and emerging artists and artisans from throughout New Zealand.

15% off booking when shown henry in Confinement

33B Oruanui Street, Taupō 07 376 5326 confinement.co.nz

Beach 243

Discover a popular family restaurant with uninterrupted views over Lake Taupō. Beach 243 at Millennium Hotel Manuels Taupō offers the perfect location for lunch. Follow us on Instagram to get updates. www.instagram.com/zeayou_gallery/

Brantry House, 45 Rifle Range Road, Taupō 027 278 1362 zeayou.com

Edgewater Restaurant

Savour fine dining Taupō style in the elegant Edgewater Restaurant, where the food and service are as fabulous as the views over the lake.

Huka Falls River Cruise

The best way to experience “New Zealand’s most visited natural attraction” Huka Falls. This is a fantastic scenic river cruise suitable for everyone.

630 Aratiatia Road, Taupō 0800 278 336 hukafallscruise.co.nz

Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge

Swing by and play like a champion today and get the next shot at winning $10,000 cash at the iconic Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge!

Show this deal and get 30 balls for $20

61 Lake Terrace, Taupō 07 378 8117 Holein1.co.nz

Taupo Karts

Located at the Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park, we have experiences to cater for everyone – young and old! Come out and try the most powerful recreational karts in the world.

Breakfast 7.00am - 10.00am and Lunch 11.30am - 3.00pm. Open 7 days. Family package and group discounts available

243 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupō 0800 555 511 or 07 378 5110 millenniumhotels.com Open from 6.00pm daily, reservations recommended

243 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupō 0800 555 511 or 07 378 5110 edgewatertaupo.co.nz Use code ‘henry’ to get 10% off your karting experience

463 Broadlands Road, Taupō 07 377 0338 taupokarts.co.nz

Bistro Lago

With lake views, quality local produce and a seasonal menu, Bistro Lago showcases the best that the region has to offer. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Hilton Lake Taupo

Combining Victorian charm with modern styling, Hilton Lake Taupo is a resort – style hotel close to the town centre with stunning views out over the Lake.

Enjoy a selection of $6 beer, $8 wine, $10 cocktails every day 3 - 6pm

80-100 Napier Road, Hilltop, Taupō 07 376 2319 bistrolago.co.nz

Taupō DeBretts Spa Resort

The ultimate all-year-round relaxation and recreation destination! Here you’ll find a mix of unique New Zealand experiences – waterpark, day spa, cafe and awardwinning holiday park. Stay-Soak-Soothe-Savour at Taupō DeBretts

76Napier-Taupo Road, Taupō 07 378 8559 taupodebretts.co.nz

AC Baths

An all weather venue that is fun for the whole family. Enjoy our thermally-heated pools, hydro-slides, tarzan swing, private pools, sauna, cafe, swim shop and hire equipment. Book a Celebration Package from $269 including sparkling wine and breakfast

80-100 Napier Road, Hilltop, Taupō 07 378 7080 hilton.com

Ernest Kemp Cruises

Enjoy a relaxing and informative Māori Rock Carving Scenic Cruise aboard Iconic Replica Steamboat, Ernest Kemp. Free tea/coffee/cookies, up to five cruises per day. Dog friendly activity!

Use code ‘henry’ to receive 10% off your Māori Rock Carving Scenic Cruise

Berth #2, 65 Redoubt Street, Taupō 07 378 9222 or 021 669 139 ernestkemp.co.nz

Taupō Museum

Find out more about the history of the Taupō District. Visit the Ora Garden of Wellbeing, art galleries, Māori wharenui - meeting house and gift shop.

Mon to Fri: 6am – 9pm Sat, Sun and public holidays: 7am – 7pm

Cnr of Spa Rd and AC Baths Ave, Taupō 07 376 0350 taupodc.govt.nz Open seven days, 10am – 4.30pm

Story Place, Taupō 07 376 0414 taupodc.govt.nz

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