If you’re looking for day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of tips. Located 25 miles away, Wairakei is worth jumping in the car for. Taupo Hot Springs, Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon alone make the drive out here worthwhile. The locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Taupo, 30 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, make sure it’s Taupo Hot Springs. (But we’re also big fans of Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon.)