MineMilford Bay, Sound, Lake Fiordland TaupŌ traveltrade.newzealand.com TOP 10 THINGS TO DO Described as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the North Island, the central plateau region of Great Lake Taupō boasts the largest freshwater lake in the Southern Hemisphere, a myriad of fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks, international quality golf courses and world-class trout fishing. HUKAFALLS JET TONGARIRO RIVER RAFTING Jet boat to the base of mighty Huka Falls, with plenty of thrills Enjoy a rafting adventure on the Tongariro River or a gentle along the way. Visit hukafallsjet.com family float. Visit trr.co.nz TAUPO BUNGY & EXTREME CLIFFHANGER SWING ORAKEI KORAKO GEOTHERMAL PARK & CAVE Bungy jump from 47 metres high or try the exhilarating Explore a landscape of erupting geysers, hot springs, bubbling Cliffhanger Swing. Visit taupobungy.co.nz mud pools and beautiful silica terraces. Visit orakeikorako.co.nz TAUPO TANDEM SKYDIVING WAIRAKEI TERRACES & THERMAL HEALTH SPA Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Taupō and surrounds while Bathe in the waters of Wairakei, believed by Māori to freefalling from 15,000ft. Visit taupotandemskydiving.com have healing powers and therapeutic benefits. Visit wairakeiterraces.co.nz CHRIS JOLLY OUTDOORS Enjoy a range of guided activities in the Taupō region, such as TAUPO’S FLOATPLANE scenic cruises, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and hunting. Take a scenic flight over sparkling lakes, snow-capped mountains, Visit chrisjolly.co.nz volcanoes and geothermal highlights. Visit tauposfloatplane.co.nz HUKA PRAWN PARK SAIL BARBARY Learn about New Zealand fresh water prawns and even try Enjoy a boutique sailing cruise on Lake Taupō to visit the Māori prawn fishing. Visit hukaprawnpark.co.nz Rock Carvings or take a private charter. Visit sailbarbary.com Lake Taupō Skydiving over Lake Taupō Huka Falls For more information on Taupō visit traveltrade.newzealand.com.