Taupo! Wow!

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 10, Issue 454, 22 September 1992, Page 10 (Supplement)

Taupo! Wow!

While visiting the Ruapehu region don't forget Taupo. Just over the Pihanga hill you will see Lake Taupo laid out before you in all its glory.. See Lake Taupo as it really is while relaxing for a few hours on the Taupo Cat. You will find the Taupo Cat docked at Taupo's Boat Harbour. During the summer there are windsurfers and sail boats to hire. If sightseeing is all you have in mind there's plenty to do in Taupo. Take a drive out to Wairakei power station and see the great geothermal steam pipes.on the way stop off at Huka Falls and see the great waterfall plunging down through the narrow cleft. Or visit the Historic Huka Village, relive those yester-years. Huka Village does just that with its working village Aratiaria rapids are a must when the floodgates are opened. Taupo is known world-wide for its trout fishing, but if you don't want to fish Lake Taupo there are other lakes just a short journey away. Lake Rotokawa, Rotoaira and Otamangakau also have great reputations for trout fishing. For the thrill seekers leap 150 feet into sheer thrill saturated scenery with the Taupo Bungy. Special discounts for groups are available. Taupo Bungy is the world' s first ever specially designed bungy jump platform. Taupo Bungy can be found at Hell's Gate in Taupo. For a great family day out the A.C.baths have plenty to offer with a picnic and barbecue area, take along your lunch. There are family concession passes for the giant water slide and pool complex.

Take a short walk in the Opepe reserve on the Taupo-Napier highway. The walk leads to the historical graves, or climb Mt Tauhara - access also found on the Taupo Napier highway. Shopping is a must when visiting Taupo. During the school holidays the shops are open seven days. There is no charge for parking and shopping is within walking distance. Take the kids to Trainsville model railway display right in the shopping centre, or have your photo taken beneath the carvings at the end on Tongariro St, with Lake Taupo in the background.