π³πΏ Taupo Chill Guide | Car-Free Adventure! πΆββοΈ
π Step 1: Get There Auckland β Taupo: InterCity bus (~4.5hrs) drops you right by Lake Taupo! ποΈ Step 2: Lakeside Lounging π "LOVE TAUPO" Sign: Go LEFT: Endless sunbathing spots π, hot pools β¨οΈ, and grassy naps π΄ (with cafes en route!). Go RIGHT at sunrise for insta-worthy shots πΈ (but no lake access till the end). π¦ Step 3: Huka Falls (No Car? No Problem!) πΆββοΈ Hike Option: Forest trail (50min, uphill/downhill adventure!) π²β‘οΈ Epic waterfall payoff! Weekday hack: Catch the town shuttle (search departure points). π Walking back at night? "NZβs safe β just watch for possums, not kangaroos!" π¦β #CarFreeTaupo #IntercityBus #HukaFallsHike #BudgetNZTravel
