Taupo

Halos lahat ng atraksyon sa paligid ng Rotorua ay napuntahan na, tulad ng Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Blue Spring, Huka Falls, at Lake Taupo. Ang pinakanakakabilib ay ang Blue Spring at Huka Falls dahil sa napakalinaw na tubig at napakagandang kalidad ng hangin. Sobrang nagustuhan ko ang dalawang lugar na ito.

Kami ay isang honeymoon couple na gumamit ng tour mula Marso 16 hanggang 17. Eksaktong 5:50 ng umaga, umalis kami mula sa pickup point malapit sa hotel. Ang aming tour guide na si "Michael" ay napakabait sa amin na hindi gaanong bihasa sa Ingles, mahusay magmaneho, at perpektong naisagawa ang lahat ng itinerary. Siya ay may pagpapatawa at bihasa sa kasaysayan ng New Zealand at Maori, kaya mahusay siyang magpaliwanag. Ang itinerary ay napakaganda rin. Pangunahin naming binisita ang Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton, Wai-O-Tapu, Huka Falls, at Hamilton Gardens. Bukod pa rito, ipinakilala at ipinasyal kami ni Michael sa mga magagandang lugar na maaaring bisitahin sa pagitan, tulad ng Lake Rotorua, Arapuni Suspension Bridge, at isang spot kung saan makikita ang Huka Falls mula sa mataas na lugar. Lubos kaming nasiyahan dahil ito ay isang tour na nagbigay-daan sa amin na bisitahin ang lahat ng lugar na gusto naming puntahan na pinlano namin mula pa sa Korea. Kung mayroon kaming maliit na mungkahi tungkol sa kurso, ang Huka Falls ay binisita namin sa loob ng 20 minuto, ngunit dahil ito ay isang magandang tanawin, mas mainam kung pahabain ang oras na inilaan dito. (Mabuting malaman nang maaga na mahaba ang oras ng biyahe bago mag-book.) Ang hotel na aming tinuluyan ay nalaman namin sa mismong araw. Kami ay inilagay sa Ibis, ngunit na-upgrade kami sa Novotel. Dahil ang lokasyon ay katabi mismo ng Eat Street, madali naming nakahanap ng makakainan sa gabi. Inirekomenda ni Michael ang Polynesian Spa, at pagkatapos naming kumain ng hapunan, bumisita kami doon. Sa kabutihang-palad, nakapag-book at nakagamit kami kaagad sa mismong lugar. Nakapagpahinga kami mula sa aming nakakapagod na paglalakbay. Lubos naming inirerekomenda ito sa lahat ng nag-iisip pa, at taos-puso kaming nagpapasalamat kay Michael sa paggawa ng aming Auckland trip na napakaganda!

We had an amazing tour experience with Trent! From the moment we met him, he made us feel welcome with his warmth, hospitality, and genuine kindness. He was incredibly accommodating throughout the entire tour and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. What we appreciated most was how knowledgeable he was about the history of the places we visited. He shared fascinating stories and insights that helped us better understand and appreciate each location. Thank you, Trent, for making our trip so memorable. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a friendly, professional, and engaging tour guide. We would gladly tour with him again! 😊

The Huka Falls boat ride, the friendly explanations from the guides, and the activity itself were truly thrilling and highly satisfying! If I were to rate just the tour itself, it was such an enjoyable experience that it easily deserves 5 stars. However, there was a significant issue with the photo and video package we purchased additionally on-site. When we checked it at home, the video was of completely different people, not our group, and about half of the photos were mixed with pictures of strangers. It was very disconcerting to find someone else's data when we intended to preserve our precious memories. Fortunately, before leaving for our trip, I revisited the site and spoke with a staff member who acknowledged the mistake and promised a full refund. However, despite receiving confirmation last Thursday that a refund of 45.9 New Zealand Dollars ($45.9 NZD) would be processed, several days have passed, and the refund has not yet been completed, leaving a slightly unresolved feeling. (There might be a delay due to credit card processing, but the process seems a bit slow.) I highly recommend the boat tour itself, but for those purchasing photos or videos on-site, I strongly advise checking immediately to ensure the files are correct. If the refund process is completed smoothly, it would be an absolutely perfect tour.

Napakagandang karanasan! Tamang-tama para sa buong pamilya na sumakay sa bangka at mag-enjoy sa tanawin 🌊 Napakaganda ng panahon sa huling bahagi ng Marso! Ang asul na kalangitan at puting ulap ay napakaganda para sa pagkuha ng litrato! Nagbibigay ang bangka ng libreng kape at tsaa, at maaari ring bumili ng alak 🍺🥂 Ang boat tour ay tumatagal ng isa at kalahating oras, makikita ang mga ukit sa mga pader na bato, at magpapakita rin ang mga tripulante ng pangingisda ng trout (bagaman wala kaming nahuli sa aming grupo), mayroong mga pagkaing isda na maaaring kainin, at mayroon ding mga waffle. Ang buong biyahe ay napakarelax at masaya. Nakakita kami ng napakagandang tanawin. Lubos kong nagustuhan ang biyaheng ito, napakabait ng mga tripulante, at sulit na sulit ang presyo. Kailangan ninyong subukan ito!

It was the best idea to end a day in Taupo. The guides and the ones on the boat were all accommodating, friendly, and very informative. I liked how clear the boat's speakers are, allowing you to hear the commentary or the guide anywhere.

What better way to celebrate turning a year older (and none the wiser)!! I had the best skydiving partner in Nathan Purver who made a jump from 12000 ft high up in the air seem like a nice, leisurely stroll in the garden. My nerves, which would have otherwise been ballistic, were relaxed AF to say the least, all thanks to Nathan who was as cool as the wind up there! The entire team was extremely nice, warm and friendly who took us through the whole process like day 1 of being kindergarteners. Cannot recommend this place enough.

The staff were very enthusiastic and willing to serve me even before my scheduled appointment. The safety measures are excellent, allowing you to confidently experience complete weightlessness, relax your mind, and relieve all your stress.

Good location and excellent view however during winter time it's so cold because the heater is only in the main bedroom