Huka Falls, Taupo: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Huka Falls is a set of rapids where the Waikato River compresses from roughly 100 meters wide into a canyon just 15 meters across before dropping 11 meters over a ledge near Taupo in New Zealand's central North Island. The falls discharge roughly 220,000 liters per second, producing a bright turquoise color from dissolved minerals and aerated water. A short walking track from the parking area on Huka Falls Road leads to viewing platforms above and beside the falls. is just one of many options in Taupo. Major attractions worth considering include Lake Taupo, Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings, and Aratiatia Rapids.