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Hukafalls Jet Taupo
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Waikato

Hukafalls Jet Taupo

7
4.9/5
29 reviews

This exhilarating 30-minute adventure delivers nonstop fun and excitement as you speed along the stunning Waikato River, passing through native forests, steep cliffs, and thermal streams on both banks. Take the Hukafalls Jet Taupo and speed toward the spectacular Hukafalls at up to 80 km/h, marveling at its magnificent cascading views. Along the way, you'll experience the signature 360-degree spin, delivering an exhilarating mix of laughter and adrenaline-pumping thrills.

Taupo · 16km from Kinloch
Lake Taupo
No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Waikato

Lake Taupo

5.8
4.8/5
78 reviews

Lake Taupo is New Zealand's largest lake, located on a volcanic plateau in the central North Island. The upper reaches of the Waikato River (known as the Tongariro (Tongariro) River) enters from the south, and the lake flows from the northeast of the lake through the Waikato River. The lake water covers several craters. There are many geothermal hot springs around the lake, which are either used for recuperation or used to generate electricity. Built the Waikato River Hydroelectric Power Plant.

Turangi · 14.7km from Kinloch
Huka Falls
No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Waikato

Huka Falls

5.4
4.9/5
73 reviews

Huka Falls is situated on the upper reaches of the Waikato River where it flows out of Lake Taupo. The river, originally wide, is suddenly narrowed by a canyon here, causing the water to build up immense pressure and speed as it surges through the gorge and plunges over the cliff at the end. The rushing water displays a rare light sapphire blue color, contrasting sharply with the churning white foam. Its name means "foam" in Māori. Walking trails and viewing platforms are available on both banks, allowing you to admire this blue-and-white water curtain from different angles. The pedestrian bridge above the water faces the main current directly, making it an ideal spot for a panoramic view and photos. For a closer experience, you can also take a jet boat or sightseeing cruise to the edge of the pool and feel the power of the mist. You can easily access it from the center of Taupo, or walk along the riverbank trail to watch the Waikato River transform from calm to raging, offering visitors a visually striking natural experience.

Taupo · 14.6km from Kinloch
Spa Thermal Park
No. 1 of Hot Springs Attractions in Waikato

Spa Thermal Park

5.3
4.3/5
18 reviews

Spa Thermal Park is a riverside park famous for its natural geothermal hot springs. The heart of the park is a stream heated by geothermal energy: steaming water flows downstream, forming a series of natural rock hot spring pools and small hot spring waterfalls where it meets the Waikato River. Steam rises from the valley, creating a striking contrast with the clear, turquoise river water. Near the confluence, the water temperature varies due to the river's inflow, so you can move around to experience different temperatures. The park is also a popular starting point for hiking and cycling: trails winding through native bush along the banks of the Waikato River lead all the way to Huka Falls, and cycling routes also extend along the riverbank. There is also a disc golf course on the lawn, and you can see visitors relaxing on picnic blankets everywhere. Even if you don't go in for a soak, the wooden viewing platform by the stream is a great place to enjoy the view of this steam-filled natural hot spring landscape.

Taupo · 14.5km from Kinloch
Craters of the Moon
No. 11 of Best Things to Do in Waikato

Craters of the Moon

4.7
4.8/5
10 reviews

The Moon Crater is known for its unique volcanic landforms and geothermal phenomena. Its shape resembles the surface of the moon, so it is called the Moon Crater. The Moon Crater is an active volcanic crater, and the surface is covered with hot steam and mud pools, which is a spectacular sight. Visitors can hike along the trails of the Crater to enjoy the surrounding natural scenery and geological wonders. The trail is suitable for visitors of all fitness levels, and there are several viewpoints along the way, providing good photo opportunities. The formation of the Moon Crater is related to the activities of the nearby geothermal power station. In the 1950s, the land north of Lake Taupo suddenly heated up and steamed, forming many steaming mud pools and other geothermal features. This was caused by the nearby geothermal power station causing a drop in groundwater pressure, hot water gushing to the ground and gushing out from various outlets. There are rich flora and fauna resources near the Crater, and visitors may encounter birds and plants unique to New Zealand during their hike. In order to protect the natural environment, it is recommended that visitors follow the trail instructions and do not pick plants or disturb wildlife at will.

Taupo · 13km from Kinloch
Huka Prawn Park
No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Waikato

Huka Prawn Park

4
4.5/5
31 reviews

Huka Prawn Park is one of only a few geothermal shrimp farms in the world, located next to Huka Falls, a 10-minute drive from Taupo city centre. The scenery inside the shrimp farm is pleasant, and it is rich in the famous geothermal shrimp.

Taupo · 16km from Kinloch
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
No. 4 of Best Things to Do in North Island

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

8.3
4.7/5
564 reviews

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is located south of Rotorua. Wai-o-Tapu means "sacred waters" in Maori and is one of the area's well-known geothermal regions. The wonderland centers on the Taupo Volcanic Zone, where volcanic activity is frequent, and a walking trail of approx. 3 km guides visitors to various interesting attractions along the way. Hot springs, mud pools, and geysers of diverse forms are distributed throughout the area, and the signature views are the beautiful Champagne Pool and Lady Knox Geyser. The Lady Knox Geyser erupts in a water column up to 20 m high. In addition, the constantly churning and bubbling mud pools, the colorful Palette, and the fluorescent green Devil's Bath each have their own distinctive character, and information boards along the trail introduce how the various geothermal landforms were formed. During the visit, do not enter areas marked with warning signs; the geothermal ground surface is extremely hot, and straying from the route poses safety hazards.

Waiotapu · 51.3km from Kinloch
Ngātoroirangi Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings

Ngātoroirangi Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings

3.2

MaoriRockCarvings is located in Taupo, New Zealand and has many fine rock carvings.

Taupo · 11km from Kinloch
AJ Hackett Taupo Bungy & Swing

AJ Hackett Taupo Bungy & Swing

3.4
4.0/5
3 reviews

New Zealand's tallest water bungee jump, set 154 feet above the Waikato River, offers breathtaking views as you dip into the crystal clear water below.

Taupo · 14.4km from Kinloch
Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

9
4.7/5
920 reviews

Join us and experience the real Middle-earth™ at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies.Fall in love with the Alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director Sir Peter Jackson did, as you journey on a short bus ride through the unequivocal beauty of the land, with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance. Your guide will escort you on a shared walking tour around the movie set, showcasing the intricate details, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how movie magic was made here. △ Immerse yourself in the fairy tale town of The Hobbit △ Ejoy the fenced garden and the mirror lake △ Admire New Zealand's stunning scenery

Matamata · 90km from Kinloch

Experiences you can't miss in Kinloch

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Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk
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Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk

5.0/5
· 2 reviews
Duration: 1.5 hrs
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Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
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Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

4.7/5
· 62 reviews· 169 booked
Duration: 150 mins
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Auckland Alpha small group: Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway~Geothermal wonderland~Huka Falls Taupo|Shared transfer private charter optional
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Auckland Alpha small group: Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway~Geothermal wonderland~Huka Falls Taupo|Shared transfer private charter optional

5.0/5
· 68 reviews· 482 booked
Duration: 12.5 hrs
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours 1-day tour | Including themed buffet lunch · Comfortable bus tour · Departing from Auckland
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours 1-day tour | Including themed buffet lunch · Comfortable bus tour · Departing from Auckland

3.0/5
· 1 review· 77 booked
Duration: 8 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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New Zealand Waitomo Glowworm Caves + Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours 1-day tour luxury bus
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New Zealand Waitomo Glowworm Caves + Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours 1-day tour luxury bus

5.0/5
· 3 reviews· 37 booked
Duration: 9.2 hrs
English
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New Zealand Waitomo Glowworm Caves + Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours 1-day tour [Round-trip from Auckland + Sightseeing Bus]
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New Zealand Waitomo Glowworm Caves + Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours 1-day tour [Round-trip from Auckland + Sightseeing Bus]

5.0/5
· 4 reviews· 45 booked
Duration: 10.2 hrs
English
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Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
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Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

4.8/5
· 794 reviews· 24 booked
Duration: 3 hrs
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40 consecutive positive reviews
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves + Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ 1-day tour | 16 people · Including admission ticket
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves + Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ 1-day tour | 16 people · Including admission ticket

5.0/5
· 1 review· 23 booked
Duration: 11.7 hrs
English
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Featured Culture & history in Kinloch

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Mitai Maori Village Mitai Maori cultural tour
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Mitai Maori Village Mitai Maori cultural tour

24 booked
Duration: 3 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromAED 345.91
Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours 1-day tour | Comfortable bus tour · Including buffet lunch · Departing from Rotorua
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours 1-day tour | Comfortable bus tour · Including buffet lunch · Departing from Rotorua

Duration: 8.1 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromAED 675.48
Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ in Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand [Maori Haka dance/buffet]
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Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ in Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand [Maori Haka dance/buffet]

Duration: 1.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromAED 176.57
From Auckland : Magical Hobbiton Movie Set & Blue Springs
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From Auckland : Magical Hobbiton Movie Set & Blue Springs

4.8/5
· 9 reviews
Duration: 10 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromAED 684.59

Featured Water activities in Kinloch

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Speedboating at Huka Falls in Taupo
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Speedboating at Huka Falls in Taupo

Duration: 30 mins
English
FromAED 373.86
Taiao night firefly kayaking tour in Rotorua, New Zealand
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Taiao night firefly kayaking tour in Rotorua, New Zealand

Duration: 2.8 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromAED 435.18
New Zealand Rotorua Taiao glowworm kayaking tour | night kayaking experience/fixed-point pickup
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New Zealand Rotorua Taiao glowworm kayaking tour | night kayaking experience/fixed-point pickup

Duration: 2.5 hrs
English
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Waikato River Float Tour – Taupo
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Waikato River Float Tour – Taupo

5.0/5
· 5 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
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Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
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Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

4.8/5
· 58 reviews
Duration: 4 hrs
Free cancellation
26 consecutive positive reviews
FromAED 297.96
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
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Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

4.9/5
· 14 reviews
Duration: 3.5 hrs
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Taupō: Huka Falls 30-Minute Jet Boat Experience
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Taupō: Huka Falls 30-Minute Jet Boat Experience

5.0/5
· 24 reviews
Duration: 30 mins
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Lake Rotorua: 30-Minute Jet Boat Experience
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Lake Rotorua: 30-Minute Jet Boat Experience

Duration: 30 mins
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Featured Outdoor & sports in Kinloch

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Skydiving in Taupo, North Island, New Zealand | city shuttle available/multiple time slots/multiple altitude options
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Skydiving in Taupo, North Island, New Zealand | city shuttle available/multiple time slots/multiple altitude options

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 3 hrs
English
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Auckland Round-Trip Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Tour [Including Lunch]
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Auckland Round-Trip Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Tour [Including Lunch]

Duration: 10 hrs
English
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Hobbiton movie set + Waitomo glowworm caves tour from Auckland, New Zealand [Mercedes-Benz bus + lunch]
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Hobbiton movie set + Waitomo glowworm caves tour from Auckland, New Zealand [Mercedes-Benz bus + lunch]

Duration: 7.3 hrs
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From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton coach tour with lunch
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From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton coach tour with lunch

Duration: 5.7 hrs
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From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton coach tour with lunch
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From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton coach tour with lunch

Duration: 2 hrs
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Rotorua Mt Tarawera Volcanic Crater Tour | Māori Guided 4WD | Transfers | Ages 7+
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Rotorua Mt Tarawera Volcanic Crater Tour | Māori Guided 4WD | Transfers | Ages 7+

Duration: 5 hrs
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Free things to do in Kinloch

Huka Falls

Huka Falls

5.4
4.9/5
73 reviews
Taupo · 14.6km from Kinloch
Spa Thermal Park

Spa Thermal Park

5.3
4.3/5
18 reviews
Taupo · 14.5km from Kinloch
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest

Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest

7.9
4.5/5
149 reviews
Rotorua · 63.7km from Kinloch

What travellers say about Kinloch

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mouse1 February 2025
5.0
It's super exciting and highly recommended. Remember to wear a hat. It's very windy, but you will get wet. It's best to wear a hooded windbreaker to block the wind and water. You have to book in advance, otherwise it's easy to get no seats. There are only 17 seats on a boat.

Hukafalls Jet Taupo

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张知珩12 November 2020
5.0
Lake Taupo is so big that it looks like a sea. It is a must-see attraction when traveling to the South Island of New Zealand! If you live in the city, you can walk to the lake. There are many sailboats and yachts, and you can play golf directly in the lake. New Zealanders are really good at playing. It is also very comfortable to lie in the green space by the lake and bask in the sun. All hotels are fully booked during the peak travel season, so you must book in advance. There is also a Huka Falls nearby to check in.

Lake Taupo

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Bobo06924 December 2023
5.0
This is such a feast to eyes! This is an extremely beautiful waterfall. This stunning beautiful body of water is one of the loveliest spot Taupo has to offer.

Huka Falls

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王海娃子1 July 2020
4.0
The air is filled with a strong smell of sulfur, and white gas is coming out of the cracks in the rocks everywhere. The entire geothermal hot spring park makes people feel the pulse of the earth we live in, and it is also a resource for the benefit of mankind.

Spa Thermal Park

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DannyE30 April 2023
5.0
$10NZ entry fee and it’s around 45 minutes to walk around the whole track.

Craters of the Moon

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华-Rainbow3 December 2019
4.0
The first project was the hatchery, where the tour guide took adults and children to see shrimp eggs, hatchery ponds and growth gardens. Along the way, he also introduced New Zealand's geology, water quality characteristics, and shrimp species characteristics.

Huka Prawn Park

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Anonymous user4 November 2026
5.0
Overall totally worth the money! Be ready to spend about 2 hours if you want to walk through all three tracks (Walks 1, 2, and 3)—the scenery with the colorful pools and Champagne Pool is completely surreal. Important tip for Lady Knox Geyser: You have to arrive early and make sure you are there before 10:15 AM (it only erupts once per day, so don't miss it!). Give yourself plenty of time to drive over from the main park entrance to the geyser viewing area. Highly recommend adding this to your North Island itinerary!

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

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Anonymous user2 November 2026
4.0
While the meticulous set design, the stunning Waikato rolling hills, and finishing up with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn provide a genuinely charming afternoon, the ticket price and time commitment can certainly feel steep if you aren't emotionally invested in J.R.R. Tolkien's universe or Peter Jackson's films. For die-hard fans, it's an unforgettable pilgrimage, but for casual sightseers, New Zealand offers plenty of incredible natural landscapes that require no prior fandom to appreciate.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Kinloch?

Don't miss these attractions in Kinloch: Hukafalls Jet Taupo, Lake Taupo, and Huka Falls. If you like Day tours, try Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk. If you enjoy Culture & history, try Mitai Maori Village Mitai Maori cultural tour.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk, Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua, and Auckland Alpha small group: Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway~Geothermal wonderland~Huka Falls Taupo|Shared transfer private charter optional. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 11 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Kinloch is around AED 143.57 – AED 962.91. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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