Taupo

After a relaxing evening in Taupo we set off early on the morning of Tuesday 5th February and headed to the Waitako River (NZ's longest river). There we did a fabulous 2-hour walk to the spectacular Huka Falls.
These falls are created as a result of the fast flowing Waitako River being slammed into a narrow chasm which makes the 10m drop into a surging pool.
As we crossed the footbridge we experienced the full force of this torrent which the Maori call 'Hukanui'- Great Body of Spray (see page 307 of 2006 ed. of Lonely Planet for further details!)
Stopped by Lake Taupo for lunch before driving to Ohakune...


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