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Geothermal Wonderland... Adventure Playground... Mountain Biking Mecca... Tranquil Retreat...
Located only minutes from Great Lake Taupo, and less than an hour’s drive from Rotorua, Wairakei Tourist Park is an area which has all the elements of an amazing family holiday. Combining natural marvels like the magnificent Huka Falls and active geothermal areas with thrilling adventure activities, excellent accommodation and dining options, this region is sure to please every member of the family.
Wairakei Tourist Park is riverside and rural, thermal and thoughtful with something for adrenalin junkies, quiet plodders and most things in between. The park boasts the popular and well-known natural features of Craters of the Moon and Huka Falls. New Zealand’s longest river, the Waikato, runs through it. Clustered around many natural attractions are tourism ventures and businesses that can keep visitors busy, amused and relaxed for days.
Follow the links below to experience everything Wairakei Tourist Park has to offer.
Things to do
Shooters Golf Range
Shooters Golf Range is about fun and entertainment but also offers fantastic facilities to improve and hone your golf skills.
Craters of the Moon Geothermal Walkway
A unique and memorable walk for young and old through a geothermal wonderland.
Huka Falls River Cruise
Experience awesome views of Huka Falls from our purpose built riverboat – the best way to view and photograph Huka Falls. Suitable for all ages!
Rock’n Ropes
Overcome your fears and get your adrenalin pumping at Rock'n Ropes exhilarating high ropes course.
Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
Discover ancient thermal features amidst a haven for native birds. Enjoy decadent home-style baking and Devonshire teas in the quaint café and end the day with a peaceful secluded camping experience.
Heli Adventure Flights
Heli Adventure Flights is Lake Taupo’s leading tour flight helicopter company. Let us show you our home from above.
Huka Prawn Park
New Zealand’s only prawn fishing park, offering hours of entertainment for all ages.
Hukafalls Jet
Combine 360° spins and passing nature by incredibly close at disorientating speeds for an amazing must-do visitor experience, before reaching the awe-inspiring majesty that is the Huka Falls.
Taupo Wake Park
Need a boat to wakeboard right? WRONG! Come and visit the crew at Taupo Wake Park, New Zealand’s first commercially operated cable park. Get amongst the action!
Huka Honey Hive
A unique honey experience offering FREE honey, mead and liqueur tastings.
Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary
The Wairakei golf course and sanctuary sprawls over 450 acres within the Wairakei Geothermal Park just 10 kilometers north of New Zealand's largest lake, Lake Taupo.
Wairakei Terraces and Thermal Health Spa
Bathe at the bottom of silica terraces in a series of hot thermal pools that will keep you warm long after you have left the healing water. Revitalise your mind, body and soul and discover a long history of healing.
Souvenir Outlet & Mountain Bike Hire
We are a brand new souvenir shop, just opened. We offer mountain bike hire for you to explore the fabulous Tourist Park and surrounds.
Craters Mountain Bike Park
Craters has something for every mountain bike enthusiast. Enjoy riding the fantastic trails surrounded by the exotic pine and eucalyptus plantations. The volcanic pumice soils allow for year round riding, with free draining qualities that are not found anywhere else in New Zealand!
Wairakei Resort
Stay at Wairakei Resort and experience a hidden paradise of birdlife, punga filled gardens, culture and unrivalled facilities. Only five minutes drive from Taupo town centre.
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