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I've always found Taupo somewhat disappointing, but many New Zealanders practically worship this little lakeside town. Certainly, from a visitor's point of view, it makes a perfect central base from which to take in the area attractions, and the local council invested NZ$1 million in 2002 to redevelop central areas of the town, so it's looking quite spruce. It's within half a day's drive of the Hawkes Bay wine region, the mountains and ski fields of Tongariro National Park, the thermal wonderland of Rotorua, the white-sand surf beaches of Bay of Plenty, and the glowworms of Waitomo.
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Huka Falls Road, P.O. Box 95
Taupo Map Distance: 2.0 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated Bayview Wairakei Resortadvertisement
AttractionsCrazy Catz Adventure Park
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Taupo, New Zealand Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Just 10 minutes north of Taupo, Crazy Catz is a feast of fun for kids. There are four-wheel bikes, an animal park, miniature golf, crazy cars, and more. On the same site is Rock 'n' Ropes. ... Read MoreHoney Hive
Huka Falls Loop Rd
Taupo, New Zealand Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: After your stop at the Huka Falls Lookout, get back on the Huka Falls Road Tourist Loop and... Read More Prawn Farm
Huka Falls Rd
Taupo, New Zealand Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: This is the place to see Malaysian river prawns happily getting fat in Wairakei's... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Taupo
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