3-Day Taupo itinerary guide

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Top stops to prioritize

Huka Falls
Huka Lodge
Tongariro National Park
Indian Affair Restobar
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
McDonald's Taupo
Huka Honey Hive
Huka Prawn Park

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Craters of the Moon, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Huka Falls
Huka Honey Hive
Huka Prawn Park
Hukafalls Jet Taupo
Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
Craters of the Moon

Day 2: Off the beaten path

For day 2, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Tongariro National Park.

Tongariro National Park
Whakapapa
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Replete Cafe & Store

Day 3: Keep it simple

For day 3, these 6 places should be enough to fill your day with something exciting to do in Taupo.

Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave
Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Café
Aratiatia Rapids
Rapids Jet Taupō
Lake Taupo Hole in One Challenge

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