Huka Falls lookout walk
These are the largest falls on the Waikato River and amongst the most impressive in New Zealand. The water flows down a series of waterfalls, finishing with a 12 meter drop.
viewing bridge
There are several lookout points to view the spectacular Huka Falls
The incredible volume of water tumbling over the falls is due to the Waikato River being forced through a channel of hard rock only 15 m wide and 10 m deep.
falls with12 meter drop
Aratiatia Rapids lookout walk
The Aratiatia Rapids were the largest in Australasia（泛指澳洲、紐西蘭及附近南太平洋諸島）the Waikato River dropping 28 metres in just one kilometre.
Today their full potential can still be seen during the scheduled daily releases. Each release lasts 15 minutes.
Opening times: 10 am; 12 noon; 2 pm (and also 4 pm 1 October - 31 March)
Three viewpoints, Lower Viewpoint, Mid Viewpoint and Top Viewpoint.
Elegant scenes on the way to the viewpoints.
Lower Viewpoint
the scene before release
the scenes during release...
The tiers of the rapids and steep walls of the gorge are remnants of an ancient volcano.
Mid Viewpoint
beauiful scenes from the viewpoint
Top Viewpoint
spectacular scenes from the viewpoint
viewing from the bridge (near the car park) to the Lower Viewpoint
Control Gate
Tokaanu Thermal Walk
This short walk provides an interesting glimpse of a natural thermal area. See steaming hot mineral pools set in sinter basins and spluttering mud pools amidst the native bush.
elegant walking path
attractive mod volcanoes
good boardwalk for walking thru thermal area
Munuka trees with roots in hot water
steaming hot mineral pools
viewing bridge
vegetation enhanced the beauty of thermal pools
pool with attractive water colour
Richard Clayderman-Nadia's theme
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