Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park

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From action to relaxation, all year round www.laketaupotop10.co.nz 22. Spa & Beauty 23. Eating Activity locations Ask our friendly staff for more info about our local adventures Icons in this book Free 24. Craters of Moon 1. Skiing 8. Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings 15. The Great Lake Walkway 25. Lava Glass Gallery & Café Full day option Family friendly Fishing 2. Skydiving 9. Taurikura Maori Scenic Cruise 16. Tongariro Alpine Crossing 26. Taupo Museum 3. Taupo Bungy & Cliffhanger 10. Trout Fishing 17. Spa Park to Huka Falls 27. Taupo Markets Half day option Wet weather Sailing 4. River Rafting 11. Huka Falls River Cruise 18. Tokaanu Thermal Pools 28. Whakapapa Summer Chairlift 5. Golf 12. Kayaking / SUP 19. Bike Trails 29. Waipahihi Botanical Reserve Evening option Walking distance Top 10 member 6. Jet Boat Ride 13. Swimming / Snorkelling 20. Spa Thermal Park 30. Mind Junction from park discount 7. Taupo Floatplanes 14. Park Hill Hike & Trail Running 21. Waikarei Terraces 31. Huka Prawn Park

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SECTION TWO: SECTION Swimming in the lake

11. Huka Falls River Cruise $39 adult $15 child This cruise is the only way you can stand above the turbulent white water and experience the power of the Huka Falls! (For those who are more into relaxation rather than adventure). Suitable for all ages, so the whole family can experience the awesome Huka Falls. Make sure you keep an eye out for native birds, trout and other critters as you will be surrounded by some of New Zealand’s best native bush. Ask at the park reception on how to book.

Mine Bay Maori Rock Carving Taupo Kayaking Adventures

8. Sailing to Mine Bay Maori Rock 10. Trout Fishing FREE 12. Kayaking / Stand-up from $49 or packages from $150 per hour paddleboard (SUP) from $25 Carvings Huka Falls River Cruise The giant Mine Bay Māori rock carving of Ngātoroirangi The lake offers excellent fishing all year round with no You can hire kayaks and SUP’s directly from our on Lake Taupō has been hailed as one of New Zealand’s closed season on the lake. Mainly boat fishing in the reception. Hire includes paddle, life jacket & dry bag. $10 most extraordinary contemporary Māori artworks. summer and fly fishing in the winter. Ask reception for per wetsuit. We have singles or doubles and hire options Towering 14-metres above the clear water of Lake Taupō, more details as we offer free basic rod hire and also stock are from hourly, ½ or full day. See our staff for details. the carving has become one of the ’s biggest fishing gear & bait for fishing on the shores of the lake right From Taupo town you can also take guided kayaking trips to tourist attractions. The Mine Bay Māori rock carvings in front of the park. Combine this with kayak hire from the the Maori Rock Carvings or experience kayaking the Waikato are accessible by boat only, and can be reached by taking holiday park and you have the perfect fishing experience. River, ideal for families looking for low-key gentle kayaking. a scenic cruise, sailing or kayaking trip from Taupō Alternatively, you can take a private fishing charter, Top 10 Members receive 10% off kayak or SUP hire. Boat Harbour. Selected sailing companies will allow you scenic cruise or sailing trip. There are a number of to swim and BYO food and beverages and, if you’re up companies to choose from offering different packages for a bit of action, you can help hoist the sails or take and experiences to suit everybody. Prices will vary a turn at the wheel. You’re guaranteed amazing photo depending on what you are after. opportunities as you experience one of life’s postcard moments. Come and see us in reception for more Note: Trout fishing requires a licence available from 13. Swimming / Snorkelling FREE information on how to book your adventure. park reception, online at www.doc.govt.nz , the Taupo & Turangi I-SITEs or fishing shops in town. Swim, snorkel and generally enjoy the clear, pristine, Top 10 Members receive a 10% discount off White Striker beautiful waters of the lake from your own beach in front charter rate, go catch some trout! of our holiday park. Waters around Lake Taupo teem with fascinating underwater life and the usually clear waters make for excellent viewing. Lake Taupo is home to 9. Taurikura Maori Cultural Experience freshwater plants in abundance, as well as an interesting Scenic Cruise from $55 adult $20 child variety of other aquatic life. You’ll find snails and crayfish, trout and catfish, cockabullies and mussels, smelt, and As you cruise in complete comfort to the famous Maori even brilliant orange freshwater sponges. With beautiful Rock Carvings you will enjoy an interactive performance walls which were formed over the millennia, this lake was of traditional Maori songs and Kapa Haka. A great trip for once a volcano. Geologists believe that the explosion everyone, with a heart-warming performance for all ages which transformed it from mountain to lake was the and interaction with the performers whilst on board. You largest eruption ever, as rocks from the mountain have will also receive a selection of breads with homemade been found in the Northern hemisphere. dips. Full bar onboard with delicious antipasto platters available for purchase for $20 (2pax) to enjoy as you take In summer Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park has their in the stunning vistas of the Lake Taupo region. floating tramp available for use by it’s guests only. Loads of fun for big and little kids. Sign up at reception.

05. Trout Fishing Bulli Point 06. PAMPERING AND Hiking and Biking

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14. Park Hill Hike & Trail Running FREE 17. Spa Park to Huka Falls FREE 20. Spa Thermal Park FREE 23. Eating From our park boundary there is an unmarked track A 2 hour walk along the Waikato River will have you This park is a favourite for anyone who is on a budget lunch from $10.90 which grants you access to almost endless trails within reaching the Huka Falls. A further 4 hours will bring you or prefers a more rustic experience. The highlight is the Dixie Browns the forest behind our property. The beginning of the to the Aratiatia Rapids where you can view the opening of hot Otumuheke Stream which flows into the Waikato Open early through late, Dixie Browns caters for track is quite steep and challenging, but only lasts 100 the dam at 10am, 12pm & 2pm daily (4pm in summer). River creating natural hot pools. To access the hot pools breakfast, lunch & dinner. metres or so. Once you reach the top you are rewarded from the carpark, take the footpath through the grass 38 Roberts Street, Taupo Phone: 07-378 8444 with stunning views over Lake Taupo and long forest parklands for approximately 500 metres. This is also trails which have more gradual inclines and are suitable the starting point of the popular walk to Huka Falls (see for running. Please ask our friendly staff to point out the walks). The parklands contain a variety of family activities track entrance. including walking tracks, playgrounds and a flying fox. 18. Tokaanu Thermal Walk FREE Located off Spa Road approximately 5 minute drive from Indian Affair mains from $20.90 A short walk amongst native bush provides a glimpse central Taupo. Free delivery to the holiday park for orders over $30. of steaming hot mineral pools set in sinter basins and 34 Ruapehu St, Taupo 3330 Phone: 07-378 2295 spluttering mud pools. At the entrance you can see rainbow trout in the cold stream which flows alongside FREE 15. The Great Lake Walkway the thermal area. This walk is a 10km trail along the lake edge, beginning The Ngati Kurauia people have lived alongside the at Lake Taupo Yacht Club to Five Mile Bay. With picnic 21. Waikarei Terraces $25 adult Tokaanu stream since the 16th century and used the and swimming spots dotted here and there and toilet supply of hot thermal waters and steam vents for Bath in geothermal water that is drawn to the earth’s Burger Fuel from $9.90 facilities in all the bays, this is an ideal family outing. cooking and boiling flax for weaving. Located 6km from surface from 1.5 kilometres underground. Let the sound House made aioli, kumara fries and made-to-order Turangi on SH41. of the healing and therapeutic water flowing over the gourmet burgers in a car-themed counter-service chain. silica terraces and into the pools below calm your mind. 2 Roberts St, Taupo Phone: 07-378 0002 There is something to suit everyone with pools of varying temperatures. The waters of Wairakei have long been used by Maori for its healing properties. This is an adult 16. Tongariro Alpine Crossing FREE only activity. from $65 per day Featuring an amazing view of Mt Ngauruhoe – known as Mt 19. Bike Trails Doom to those die hard LOTR (Lord of The Rings) fans – Various bike trails offer experiences to suit every kind Jolly Good Fellows brunch from $ $11.00 the famous Tongariro crossing is arguably NZ’s best one of rider. These experiences range from grade 1-2 family Jolly’s is a casual “British Pub” themed restaurant & bar day hike. You will experience dramatic volcanic landscapes, and e-bike tracks to overnight, grade 5 downhills and that has become a dining icon in Taupo offering good value, wholesome ‘fare’. emerald lakes and epic scenery. There is a shuttle service mountain bike parks. There are a variety of scenic trails 22. Spa & Beauty available to drop off & pick up at each end of the hike. including the Great Lake Trail which skirts the forested 80 Lake Terrace, Taupo Phone: 07-378 0457 Bookings are a must. shores of the lake with amazing views across to the For that perfect pampering, whether it be massage, peaks of the mountains, wetlands, lush forest, waterfalls facial or hair & beauty treatment, there are a number of Top 10 Members receive 10% off on Mountain Magic and and beaches. day spas, located in and around Taupo. Please see our Tongariro Crossing flights at Heli-Sika Adventures. friendly reception staff for more details. There are a number of companies which offer a range of services including bike hire, shuttles, guided rides and Licorice Café – Motuoapa (towards fully catered cycling trips. Bike hire starts at around $65 Turangi) all day breakfast from $9.50 per day including helmets. An award winning café on the south-eastern edge of the A staff favourite is the Tongariro River Trail. See our lake open 7 days serving breakfast and lunches. Sit in the reception staff for further information. garden in summer or by the fireplace in winter. State Highway 1, Taupo Phone: 07-386 5551

The Store @ Te Rangiita Located less than a 10 minute drive from the park, this full general store offers groceries, fishing tackle & bait, a Caltex petrol station and café.

07. Tongariro Alpine Crossing Bike Trails Tongariro Alpine Crossing Spa & Beauty 08. PLACES OF INTEREST

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29. Waipahihi Botanical Reserve FREE Located at the top of Shepherd Road, the gardens are maintained by around 20 volunteers on a weekly basis. The reserve now claims well over 2,000 rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas strategically intermingled in the forest trees with other feature plantings. As well as lots of walking trails the 2km loop walk affords great views of Taupo township, Mount Tauhara and the lake itself. Picnic tables and seats are dotted throughout the park. Open until dusk each day.

30. Mind Junction Culture Club - Taupo Museum Craters of the Moon activities prices start from $4.00 A great collection of family friendly activities including a giant maze, discovery centre, remote control boats, 24. Craters of the Moon $8 adult $4 child 26. Taupo Museum $5 adult - kids free model train railway, shooting simulator, mini golf and a flight simulator. Sit and have a coffee whilst playing with Craters of the Moon showcase the natural thermal Sharing Taupo stories with the world – browse the the puzzles free of charge at the café tables. Open 7 activity of Taupo including bubbling craters, steam vents galleries and share the unique history, culture and days a week from 10.00am to 4.00pm (closed Christmas and colourful soils. Enjoy this fantastic geothermal area stories of the community. Open daily from 10am to & Boxing Day). along well-formed pathways and with elevated viewing 4.30pm (closed Christmas Day & Good Friday). Taupo Markets platforms. You’ll also see interesting plants that have adapted to thrive in the hot steamy conditions. Open every day from 8.30am to 6.00pm from 1 October to 31 March and 8.30am to 5pm from 1 April to 30 September. Closed Christmas Day. 31. Huka Prawn Park from $29.50 27. Taupo Markets FREE Your admission includes Hook-a-Prawn fishing, aqua These are held every Saturday from 10am – 1pm at trike, feeding the trout, stand up paddle boarding and so the Riverside Park on Redoubt Street, adjacent to the much more. The Riverside restaurant is situated on the Waikato River. Here you will find local produce which is banks of the Waikato River and offers a mouth-watering grown, made or sourced around the area, arts & crafts, selection of prawn dishes to choose from. 25. Lava Glass Gallery & Café food & coffee. There is plenty of parking and paving for Top 10 Members receive 10% off entry at Huka Prawn Park. entry $15 glassblowing & garden prams and wheelchairs. Lava Glass is a glass art gallery, glassblowing studio and sculpture garden by world-renowned master glassblower Lynden Over. The Lava Glass complex offers a unique window into the art of glassblowing and original New Zealand inspired glass art pieces. The licensed gourmet café serves aromatic coffee, drinks and delectable 28. Whakapapa Summer Chairlift Huka Prawn Park homemade foods. Adult: $29 Child $15 Opening Hours This is an easy drive (with a camper) and then a relaxed, Gallery & Sculpture Garden: Daily 9am – 5pm scenic chairlift ride over Mt Ruapehu’s volcanic terrain Glassblowing: Daily 9.30am – 4.30pm to 1,800 metres above sea level. You will experience Café: Daily 9am – 4pm. amazing views, and this offers an alternative to Tongariro Crossing with the option to hike or not.

09. Lava Glass 10. [email protected] www.laketaupotop10.co.nz 2819 State Highway 1 Motutere, Turangi 0800 668 229

Please note all prices were correct at time of print and are subject to change.