The choice of activities offered at Huka Lodge are extensive and very varied, so allow some time to explore all the area has to offer.

Around Huka Lodge
Spend time exploring Explore the park-like gardens and flower borders or soak in our hot pool, enjoy a game of tennis on the astroturf court, relax playing a game of petanque, or take a short walk beyond the gates brings you to the spectacular Huka Falls.

Fishing
Taupo is home to some of the finest Rainbow and Brown trout in the world. The challenge of landing one can be helped with the assistance and the legendary knowledge provided by Huka Lodge's own fishing guides.

Try your hand at FLY FISHING, LAKE FISHING, or JET FISHING & RAFT FISHING.

Adventure Sports & Activities
New Zealand is renowned for it's adventure sports and Taupo is no exception. Try WATER SKI-INGon Lake Taupo, TANDEM SKYDIVING, JET BOATING on the mighty Waikato River, WHITE & BLACK WATER RAFTING day trips on either the Tongariro or Rangitaiki Rivers, HUNTINGfor Red and Sika deer, duck shooting, turkey shooting and wild boar hunting (season dependant), BUNGY JUMPING over the Waikato River.

Exploring the Area
For those who like the quiter thngs in life there is still plenty available to enjoy while at Huka Lodge. HORSE RIDING is a great way to explore some splendid landscape is to take a guided trek on horse back through local bush trails. SAILING YACHTSare available for charter on Lake Taupo. Lie back and admire the beautiful scenery, or if you prefer, take a more active role. For a short 2.5 hour sail or as long as you like - the choice is yours. NATURE WALKS and HIKING designed for all fitness levels and offering a lot of different time options for people who enjoy walks or hire a MOUNTAIN BIKE and explore some forest trails with your own picnic or join a guided four-wheel motor bike tour for a slightly faster pace.

Golf & Sightseeing
With eight GOLF COURSES within a 30 minute drive of Huka Lodge this is a popular activity with Huka Lodge guests. The nearby Wairakei International Golf Course is a favourite with guests and the venue for the popular 'Huka Lodge Classic' Golf Tournament held in September of every year.

Enjoy a LIMOUSINE TOURS with your own car and driver to take you on your own tour see the many sights Taupo has to offer.

View GEOTHERMAL ACTIVITY in and around Taupo. Craters of the Moon and Wairakei Geothermal Borefield Information Centre and Power Station. Meanwhile Rotorua, an hours drive away, is New Zealand's geothermal wonderland and a major international tourist destination. A day trip to Rotorua could include visits to thermal attractions along with The Agrodome, Rainbow Springs and the Buried Village, to name but a few.

Or try the Huka Lodge Experience or the Huka Lodge White Island Experience

Huka Lodge Experience ~ Begin your experience by either trawling for trout, or trying your hand at clay pidgeon shooting or swimming in the crystal clear waters of Lake Taupo. Returning to Huka Lodge where a helicopter awaits to take you along the eastern edge of Lake Taupo towards the majestic Kaimanawa mountain ranges. Land by the crystal waters of the Rangatiki River, take a short walk to one of the many secluded pools which are home to some of New Zealand's largest Rainbow trout. Reboard the helicopter for the remainder of the flight, continuing West along the Kaimanawas towards Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and the snow capped peaks and crater lake of Mt Ruapehu. On a clear day visibility exceeds 50km. Descend from the mountains, head towards the Western Bays of Lake Taupo where your pilot will set the aircraft down on a remote rock shelf where a well appointed motor launch awaits your arrival. A sumptuous lunch and a chilled bottle of New Zealand wine will be served aboard the launch on your cruise back to Taupo.

Huka Lodge White Island Experience ~ White Island from Huka Lodge is a journey that includes some of New Zealand's most beautiful scenery and prominent volcanic highlights. Along the way we enjoy views of "The Wai O Tapu Thermal reserve". Mount Tarawera appears approximately half way into the journey and from above the now dormant volcano we enjoy expansive views of mighty domes and craters formed during the 1886 eruption. Leaving Mount Tarawera we track past Mount Edgecombe before crossing the coast for White Island. On the Island your are guided on a tour, conditions permitting, that takes you past steaming fumaroles and bubbling activity to the edge of the crater lake. After leaving the Island the return trip takes you to Rotorua, where you land on Mokoia Island. The historic Island is the home to some of New Zealand's rarest native birds including the North Island Robin, Saddleback and Stichbird as well as other less endangered natives such as the Tui.

Huka Lodge also offers MASSAGES and a GIFT SHOP where guests will can purchase Huka Lodge's publications ~ Huka Lodge Desserts and The Huka Lodge Book of New Zealand Landscape ~ along with coffee mugs, bath robes, chocolates to remember your stay. A range of excellent outdoor clothing by Rodd and Gunn designed for our guests needs - jackets, shirts, sweaters, hats etc.