Taupo (Taupo) is the "adrenaline capital" of the Northern Island of the New Zealand archipelago, located on the shores of Lake Taup одно. Here, guests are invited to "actively do" more than "passively look". Of course, there are many sights here, and mostly these are natural beauties, but the list of entertainments of varying degrees of extremism is much larger. Particular attention is paid here to immersion in the firmament: from panoramic flights over picturesque surroundings to skydiving and bungee jumping.
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How to get to Taupo
Taupo has its own airport - Taupo Airport, located 8 km from the city center. He daily accepts flights from the local airline Air New Zeland from Auckland and Wellington, as well as Australian charters and private jets.
There are no flights from Russian cities to Taupo; you must first fly to Auckland (for example, Aeroflot and Cathay Pacific with a transfer in Hong Kong) and from there to get to Taupo by domestic flight or by car: by bus (5 hours en route, fare - from 40 to 60 $) or rented car ( 4 hours drive). Federal Road No. 1 (State Highway 1, also SH1) passes exactly through the city center.
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Transport in the city
In the center of the city you can easily move on foot, the distance here is small.
The most convenient way to travel around Taupo and the suburbs is to rent a car: this at once opens a whole range of prospects for exploring the stunning natural landscapes, which are abundant in the vicinity of the city. In Taupo, a sufficient number of rental agencies, including international Avis and Hertz; the cost of rent is from 60 $ per day.
The second option is the bus shuttle Hot Bus, plying the main tourist attractions. Departures - every hour from the tourist information center i-SITE in the city center. Tariff - from $ 15 to $ 25 round-trip; on the way back you can take any bus Hot Bus and, thus, not be tied to time. In the city, you can also rent a bicycle, motoskuter or elektroskuter-sigvei.
Kitchen and restaurants Taupo
Most Taupo restaurants historically serve classic, good English cuisine, decorated with an abundance of dishes prepared on the grill. Be sure to try local varieties of "live" beer and light and fragrant New Zealand wines. We also recommend devoting one of the evenings to a romantic dinner in a restaurant on the shore of Lake Taupo.
Shopping and shopping
In addition to the nationwide souvenirs and noteworthy items: wool, sheepskin, mother-of-pearl and eco-cosmetics, pay attention to the blown glass (Lava Glass atelier), local wines (Scenic Sellars), ecologically clean and delicious honey (Huka Store Honey Hive), chocolate (boutique Robin's Handmade Chocolates), works by modern designers Taupo (galleries Kura and Zea You), and also perhaps the world's largest puzzle shop Puzzle World's Puzzle Shop.
For fresh products and "flea" trivia go to the market Riverside Market - runs on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm in Riverside Park.
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Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Taupo
The most visited landmark of New Zealand - Huka Falls (huka means "foam" in the Māori adverb) - is located near the city, to the north, on the Waikato River. Stormy waters of the river, clamped in a mountain gorge, with a roar and an unchanging rainbow are thrown from a height of 20 m. A pedestrian bridge is stretched over the waterfall.
Another performance with Waikato in the title role is the dam Arathiatia, located 13 km from Taupo along the river. Water is discharged daily at 10am, noon, at 2pm (winter) and 4pm (in summer).
Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo is in itself a tourist attraction, with many hiking and cycling routes along its banks (the most famous is the Lions Walk), cafes and restaurants, where you can dine while contemplating the water expanses, and cozy places for a picnic or a simple lying on the grass. There is also the Museum of Lake Taupo and the Picture Gallery with exhibits telling about the history of Maori, geology, ecology and European colonization of these lands. Go to the wonderful Ora Botanical Garden and the reconstructed Maori house.
Volcanoes and geysers Taupo
The Volcanic Activity Center (Volcanic Activity Center) tells us about the volcanoes and geysers of the Taupo valley in an interactive and interactive way, and also offers an opportunity to observe the live geothermal activity in a 20 km2 park. A similar experience can be obtained in the Craters of the Moon.
Fans of climbing are invited to conquer the mountain Tauhara: it will be easy at any level of physical fitness. The views from the top are truly breathtaking!
Extreme
Skydiving (skydiving) - one of the most popular "adrenaline" entertainment Taupo. You can jump from a height of 3660 or 4570 meters, in tandem with an experienced coach (in most cases) and solo (for certified skydivers). In the summer months, for those who wish to succeed in this sport, a school is organized.
Bungee jumping in Taupo also has an army of admirers. To divide the head the air masses are offered in the gorge with the hopeful name Hell's Gate on the Waikato River. The cost is about $ 100 for solo jumping and $ 200 for the tandem.
It is possible to get wet under the cascades of splashes during an extreme walk on a jet boat under the guidance of an experienced captain. This is a characteristic of New Zealand's entertainment - do not miss it. You are waiting for multiple turns on all 360 ° in the turbulent waters of Waikato, dizzying descents and dangerous rolls without seemingly the slightest hope of salvation.
For more balanced lovers of the water, walks are offered on Lake Taupo on kayaks, motor boats and yachts, including the historic The Barbary, built in 1926.
Taupo is also famous for year-round trout fishing, for this occasion several fishing equipment stores operate successfully in the city.