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Huka Falls

Off SH1, Taupo, New Zealand
07 378 9000
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Ranked #1 of 21 attractions in Taupo
Type: Waterfalls
Traveller Description: Huka Falls is more like a massive swarm of rapids. The change in elevation is not what Huka Falls is all about. Located near Taupo, the falls area is... more »
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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Spectacular falls and well worth the slight detour required to visit. The falls aren't high but the water rushes through a a remarkable pace. Would've loved to have done the jet boat ride!

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Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We mistakenly stumbled across the Huka Falls scenic walk from Spa Road and whilst you can access the falls very quickly from the main carpark route, this walk was very scenic along the river and well worth it. Less then 3kms along a clear track it takes you past some natural thermal spas, along the Waikato River and up to... More

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Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Really powerful amazing waterfall. Tramp up there is nice with good scenery and we were lucky enough to see a bungy jumper en route. Also a natural hot pool meets lake area en route which we bathed in.

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Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Its an amazing view!! From the top and the bottom ! Definitely need to take a ride in the jet boat to view from the bottom. Its much more thrilling!

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Went on the Huka Falls Jet boat which took us all the way to the bottom of the Huka falls. We got to do 360 spins all the way up and down the falls. Well worth the money to get that close to the bottom of the falls. Great customer service from the boys and great pictures! Then we went... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 via mobile

Free to visit and just a short walk from the car park. We took our pushchair (bumpy track with a few boulders) but its only a short walk so wasn't really needed. Impressive and beautiful setting and only a short drive from Taupo so worth a visit if in the area.

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Wow, a free attraction and well worth the visit. Te water here is ice blue and so clear. Te noise is amazing from the water falls and the speed of the water is something that my need to experience and see for yourself. So pristine and clear, and you can also walk upstream for a nature walk. I am so... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

We loved Huka falls, great to see the source of the Waikato River and it's power as it cascades through the rock walls and over the falls, great experience and so glad we visited.

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Köln, Deutschland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

If you do the walk, it is for free and it is absolutely worth it!!! The Falls are small but stunning and even though I hate walking it was totally worth it!! :) MUST DO IN TAUPO!!!

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Beautiful but typical river falls. If you have to make a choice, go to the Aratiatia Rapids instead and be there for water release time (10am, 12 noon and 2pm). Quite a spectacle.

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