TAUPO IN A DAY

Visit Waiotapu, wonderland of colour and thermal activity. See the Champagne Pool and the famous Lady Knox Geyser, erupting at 10.15 am, daily. Also  the largest  Mud Lake in the world. We then visit Rainbow Mountain for a short half hour bush walk to view the Crater Lake and adjacent warm water lake. Next stop Aratiatia Rapids. At mid-day the gates of this dam on the Waikato River are opened and provide a spectacular view of rapids filling the valley.
After the rapids it is on to the famous and awesome Huka Falls, another of the wonders of the Waikato River.
We arrive at the Taupo Lookout at approximately 1.00pm. On a clear day the Mountains of Tongariro National Park are visible (snow clad in the winter). . At this stage we relax and reflect on the wonders so far. After lunch some free time for a walk / shopping or just sit by the lake.
We will be departing the township at  about 2.00pm .
A short stop at the NZ Honey Hive, where you get to see inside the bee hive, learn about the honey and join in the honey tasting. New Zealand fruit wines are also available for tasting. This is a very nice complex for all ages. Waiarakei Geothermal Bore fields Lookout followed by a visit to the Lava Glass Factory before returning to Rotorua.
Time can be allowed for Jet Boating and / or  Bungy Jumping

TAUPO HALF DAY

Take advantage of a half day tour to see and experience attractions in the Taupo region. With either a return to Rotorua or , if travelling onwards , be dropped off in Taupo.
Visit Wai o Tapu , Champagne Lake, Lady Knox Geyser and Mud Lake. Continue to the Aratiatia Dam, Huka Falls, Honey Hive and Lava Glass

TAUPO HALF DAY – DROP OFF IN TAUPO
(Sightseeing as per the above. Drop off in Taupo or will connect with buses heading south)