A day of thrills in Taupo is not complete, without a Rapids Jet Boat ride.

Remember when it first opened and went often. Hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.

So much to do here. I have detailed 3 short walks. Research and make a full day of excitement.

Rated one of the best places to visit. Hike or bike this amazing trail. Do your homework first

One of the North Island most highly rated and prettiest waterfalls. Be a little careful on wet days.

See our native birds including Kuaka, Kaka, Karikari, Karearea, Kea and of course Kiwi and Tuatara.

Te Paki holds over 1,000 Māori sites: 45 pā, pits, middens from earliest settlement.

A little piece of our Aviation History that few would know about. Our most northern base during WW2.

A lot to see here. Learn how gum diggers lived and worked. Hard life back then. A good 30m walk too.

Local Māori, Croation migrants along with European settlers developed our Kauri Gum fields

I am continually amazed at the depth and quality of private automobile museums we have around NZ.

Samuel Marsden was evil but his involvement in NZ and Australian history was immense.