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Taupo Walking Tracks
Great Lake Walkway (also known as the Lions Walk)From the Lake Taupo Yacht Club, follow the path beside Lake Terrace along a track which skirts the lake edge to Wharewaka Point. Swimming, toilets and picnic spots can be found along the way. There is a playground and barbecue facilities at Wharewaka. You can keep following the track from Whakawaka on to Five Mile Bay. Waipahihi Botanical GardenFollow SH 1 south through Taupo and turn left onto Shepherd Road. Walkways through forest and gardens with beautiful lake and mountain views and picnic areas. Control Gates Bridge to Spa Thermal ParkDuration: One hour Huka Falls WalkwayDuration: Two hours, return via the same track Rotary Ride: Spa Thermal Park to Huka FallsDuration: Two hours, return via the same track Huka Falls to Aratiatia Rapids Walking TrackDuration: Four hours, return via the same track Aratiatia Rapids ViewpointA short track to three lookouts over the Aratiatia Rapids begins 50m from the bridge on the true right of the river. The dam's control gates are opened several times a day to allow the rapids to flow. Check times with the Taupo Information Centre. Craters of the Moon Walking TrackDuration: One hour loop track Waikato River Walking TrackDuration: One hour one way Acacia Bay Beach Walking TrackFrom Acacia Bay Road, turn left into Te Koopua Street and park at the end. Walk through patches of native bush to the lakeshore then up to the reserve again. Veer right and wander through native bush until the track climbs to Acacia Bay Road. The walk follows the lakeshore and is marked with Scenic Walk signs. Acacia Bay South Walking TrackStarts about 1km past Te Kopua Street, heading towards Acaia Bay. The track leads downhill and then to the lake edge through native bush and opens out at Little Acacia Bay. Rangitira Point Walking TrackDuration: 1 1/2 hours return Whakamoenga Walking TrackDuration: One hour, return via the same track Mapara WalkwayDuration: 20 minutes return Taupo Gyms & Fitness Centres
Taupo District Community Exercise Options
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