π³πΏ Taupo Travel Guide | Ultimate Weekend Escape from Auckland! ππ¨
π Just 3 hours from Auckland β Adventure, food & relaxation await! π¦ 1. Huka Prawn Park Garlic butter prawns (110/kg cooked) + shrimp soup π€ Controversial but iconic (yes, theyβre frozen β but tradition!). Jet boat rides next door β Huka Falls up close! π€π¦ π 2. Huka Falls 220,000L/sec thunderous turquoise torrent! π (Free & breathtaking). π 3. Lake Taupo Fishing charters π£ (Captains clean your catch!). MΔori rock carvings cruise (55pp) β Sip drinks + hear legends. β¨οΈ 4. Wairakei Terraces Geothermal pools (34Β°C-45Β°C) β Skin = instant silk! BookMe hack: Tickets $15 (vs. $25 walk-in). βοΈ 5. Worldβs Coolest McDonaldβs Dine in a retired plane with lake views! π ποΈββοΈ 6. Taupo Town Sunset lakeside strolls + water golf (3$/ball). Vietnamese eateries β Huge portions, tiny prices! #TaupoNZ #WeekendVibes #NZMustSee #GeothermalWonders #TravelTips