🇳🇿 North Island NZ | 3-Day Taupo Getaway Guide 🌟

Got a long weekend? Escape to Taupo—volcanic lakes, geothermal wonders, and quirky stops! (P.S. Add Rotorua’s Māori Village or Hamilton Gardens if you have extra time!) 🚗 Itinerary Highlights 1️⃣ Tirau (Tin Town) ⭐⭐⭐ 📍 Big Dog & Sheep – JJ Lin’s photo spot! 📸 ⚠️ Shops close early Saturdays. 2️⃣ Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway) ⭐⭐⭐♨️ 💧 3km return walk – crystal-clear turquoise waters! 3️⃣ Lake Taupo + Plane McDonald’s ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✈️ World’s only aircraft McDonald’s + lakeside golf ⛳ (*NZ$3/ball!*). 4️⃣ Huka Falls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💙 "Jade meets snowmelt" – jet boats go UNDER the falls! 🚤 5️⃣ Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌋 Sulfur pools, champagne geyser – complete all 3 trails! ($45). #AucklandWeekend #NZRoadTrip #TaupoAdventures