Point View Lodge, Taupo

Offering a spacious, welcoming and luxurious hosted boutique bed and breakfast accommodation set in a tranquil environment. This 5-star Qualmark Guest & Hosted private lodge has three luxurious purpose-built suites with spectacular views over Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s biggest inland water playground and further afield to the Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe volcanic mountains. Spacious and inviting, the Lodge has been designed and appointed to suit the most discerning traveller. Point View Lodge offers expansive private rooms, immersed in comfort, flooded in sunshine with spectacular gardens and only six minutes from Taupo airport and the restaurant precinct.

Be captivated by the Lodge’s bush walks and private naturally heated mineral pool. Yes, right in their own grounds. Visit the geothermal areas of either Wai o Tapu or Orakei Korako of bubbling mud pools, gushing geysers, hot springs, and amazing silica terraces. Immense yourself in the rich tribal Maori history of the Ngati Tuwharetoa people at Wairakei Terraces or take a helicopter or fixed wing flight tour of the snow capped volcanoes of this region. Tasteful and exceptionally comfortable, Point View Lodge ensures every guest a memorable stay.

Must see:
• Huka Falls from the viewing bridge and strategic viewing locations
• Volcanic Activity Centre: brings to life the explosive past of the Taupo Volcanic region
• Mt Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu: magnificent snow-capped volcanoes by fixed wing or helicopter
• Lake Taupo: New Zealand’s biggest inland water playground
• Lord of the Rings Mt Doom (Ngauruhoe)
• World-class glass art: created at the Lava Glass gallery and café
• Aratiatia dam spillway open, flood a valley and recreate the famous Aratiatia rapids
• Geothermal areas of either Wai o Tapu or Orakei Korako: areas of bubbling mud pools, gushing geysers, hot springs, and amazing silica terraces
• Rich tribal Maori history of the Ngati Tuwharetoa people at Wairakei Terraces

Must do:
• Maori Carvings from a replica Steam boat or The Barberry - a yacht made infamous by Errol Flynn
• Cruise the Waikato River from the Aratiatia Dam to the magnificent Huka Falls on the ‘Maid of the Falls’
• Trout fishing on Lake Taupo with a renown rod fishing guide on the launch ‘White Striker’
• New Zealand River Jet Thermal Safari: jet boat trip through Tutukau Gorge, narrow crevasses, climbing boulders, exploring bush before bathing in a naturally heated thermal swimming hole
• Hike the one day guided world-famed Tongariro Alpine Crossing walk - 18.5 breathtaking kilometres of active volcanoes, mountain springs, lava flows and emerald lakes

Must buy:
• A unique piece of contemporary New Zealand artwork from Lava Glass
• Dinner at the Terraces Bistro Largo under direction of famed New Zealand Chef Simon Gault
• New Zealand made Merino wool garments from ‘Jumpers’ or ‘The Woolshed’
• Manuka Honey from The Honey Hive
• Fashion garments and indigenous arts and crafts in Taupo

Indicative rates: Start from NZ$330 (low season) and NZ$430 (high season) for the Tauhara Suite.

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First night: Voucher for two standard coffees and viewing glass blowing at the Lava Glass Gallery and Cafe

Second night: Voucher for two tickets to the Volcanic Activity Centre explaining the secrets of the Taupo Volcanic Zone

Third night: Voucher for two return tickets to the 'Maid of the Falls' river cruise from the Aratiatia Dam to Huka Falls

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