Taupo Day 2 - Huka Fall

We met a very friendly Brazilian guy - Adelino at Taopo Bungy and he wanted to walk with us to Huka Fall. It is a 1.5 hours walk from Spa Road.
It was a nice and easy walk along the Waikato River. I like the color and serenity of the river. I felt really peaceful and in tune with nature.

Waikato River

The Hot Spa is the place that you can dip and swim. The water is hot and very nice. Just like jacuzzi but it's free.

Hot Spring water

Huka Falls - 220,000 litres of water gushing to the gorge and creates beautiful light blue pool.

Huka Falls at the end

See the Huka Jetboat?

Taupo Day 2 - Bungee Jumping

We woke up early in the morning because we are going for Bungee Jumping. We bought the tickets from I-Site for NZD109. It comes with free DVD.
Taupo Bungy is located at Spa Road - about 5 minutes walk from Rainbow Lodge.
Unfortunately, i didnt meet the minimum requirement which is 45 Kg. I was 3 kg short.
So, I became the photographer for Li Fah's bungee jump!

Signpost pointing to Taupo Bungy

Minimum Requirement

Jumping over the Waikato River Valley

1,2,3 Jump!

FreeFalling at43 metres above the river

Exciting ya!!

Half body dipped inside the water!

Taupo Day 1

We arrived in Taupo on 2nd May 2010. Took the intercity bus from Te Puke to Taupo. Cost bout NZD14 one way.

Stayed at Rainbow Lodge. They picked us up from the bus stop. Yay!!

We got a room with 3 ppl for NZD23 per nite BBH card member. Our roomate is Co Sin from Malaysia too. She was here for training on water treatment. Lucky her, all her expenses were covered by her company. She went to do Tongariro crossing hiking today. She was very chatty and told us alot of things bout working in NZ. She was here last year for the working holiday visa too.

Some of her tips:


1. Buy vege from the Saturday Market. Every town has it. Its much cheaper from buying from the supermarket.


2. Get the spaghetti in a can, spread it with the bread, top with cheese and then put it in the toaster. Yummy!


3. Get the Edmond's Cookbook, there are many recipes for cooking and baking cakes and cookies.


4. Watch penguin from one place in South Island. Do not need to pay anything..i didnt get the name of the place though.




She is very friendly and nice to us...Glad to know her!!