π³πΏ NZ North Island Road Trip | Stop 4: Taupo Adventures
π Day 6 (01/31) | Rapids & Lake Swim π£ββοΈ Morning: Whitewater rafting (see previous post!). π Afternoon: π Aratiatia Rapids: *Dam releases at 10AM/12PM/2PM/4PM* (summer) β powerful but underwhelming views. π Huka Falls: Compact yet stunning β vibrant blue waters = perfect photo op! π Lake Taupo Swim: Crystal-clear but chilly! πβοΈ Depth alert: 1.6m near shore β 153m near airport (!). Local kids = fearless πΆπͺ. π Day 7 (02/01) | Skydive + LOTR Magic! πͺ Taupo Skydive: 9:30AM pickup β 1hr thrill, 2hr wait (worth every second!). Detailed guide coming soon! βοΈπ¨ π Tongariro National Park: π₯ LOTR Sites: Meads Wall: *10-min walk from Sky Waka* β fangirl heaven! π§ββοΈπ Sky Waka Gondola: Last ride 4:30PM (missed it by 30mins π’). π₯Ύ Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Hardcore hikers only! Next Stop: New Plymouth! π #TaupoNZ #SkydiveTaupo #LOTRNewZealand #NZRoadTrip