🇳🇿 Hidden Gem of North Island | Taupo Day Trip Guide
Though small, Taupo packs a punch with stunning attractions! Here's your perfect 1-day itinerary: 1️⃣ Huka Falls 💙🌊 💦 Turquoise rapids foam over volcanic rock cliffs—220,000L per second! 📸 Best in sunshine for that vivid blue magic. 2️⃣ Craters of the Moon 🌑 🎫 $10 NZD | ⏳ *1-hour walk* ♨️ Steaming vents + bubbling mud pools—like hiking on the moon! ☀️ Tip: Wear sunscreen & hydrate—it’s HOT! 3️⃣ Lake Taupo 🏞️ 📸 Must-do: Snap the iconic "LOVE TAUPO" sign! ⛳ Hole-in-One Challenge: Sink a shot for $10K prize! 4️⃣ World’s Coolest McDonald’s ✈️🍔 🛩️ Dine inside a real DC-3 plane with lake views! ⏰ *Open 24/7*—"McBlessed be!" 🙏 5️⃣ Lava Glass Garden 🏺 🎫 $12.50 NZD 🌿 Whimsical glass art garden + exquisite handmade souvenirs. 6️⃣ Wairakei Terrace Hot Springs ♨️ 🎫 $25 NZD (GrabOne: $15!) 💆 Four tiered pools (warm → hot)—pure bliss! 7️⃣ Lava Glass Studio 🔥 👨🎨 Watch master glassblowers create art live! #NZMustSee #TaupoAdventures #OffTheBeatenPath #HotSpringRetreat #GlassArt