Chalet Eiger, Taupo
Chalet Eiger is located in picturesque Acacia Bay on the shores of Lake Taupo, the majestic heart-shaped lake in the very centre of the North Island. Here your hosts’ extensive travels and command of nine languages bring a cosmopolitan charm to the attractions of this contemporary lodge. The Lodge is Swiss-designed, utilising glass and open spaces for a light, airy environment. The four suites have private decks, automated touch-screen pads to control light, temperature and music, and super-king, super comfortable natural Huesler beds. International travellers will feel right home – owner host- chef Hea Min is a great Slow Food advocate and serves a stellar range of dishes on a daily-changing menu.
Must see:
• Visit majestic Huka Falls – the largest falls on the Waikato River and near Lake Taupo – the largest freshwater lake in Australasia
• Local Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
• Aratia Dam – the spillway is opened to recreate and demonstrate how the Waikato River used to flow prior to the dam being build. A spectacle not to be missed Orakei Korako – a fascinating geothermal area of gushing geysers, hot springs, bubbling mud pools and some of the largest and most amazing silica terraces in the world
Must do:
• Tongariro Alpine Crossing – rated as the best one-day trek in New Zealand and listed by many in the Top-10 one-day tracks in the world
• River Jet Thermal Safari – a jet boat trip through Tutukau Gorge, narrow crevasses, climbing boulders, exploring bush before bathing in a naturally heated thermal swimming hole. Unbelievably unique and truly New Zealand
Must buy:
• A unique piece of contemporary New Zealand artwork from Kura Gallery
• A extraordinary ride on the Huka Falls Jet on the Waikato River – one of the most visited places in New Zealand
• Local New Zealand produced wine – Taupo has New Zealand’s largest underground wine cellar
Indicative rates: Rates start from NZ$575.00(high season) and NZ$485.00(low season) for the Tauhara, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu rooms, per couple per night.
Award:
2010: Accredited Greenglobe
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First night: Two entry tickets to the Taupo Museum Gardens
Second night: Two entry tickets to Hidden Valley 'Orakei Korako' a geothermal wonderland
Third night: Two entry tickets for a two-hour Lake Taupo cruise on a 48-foot vintage steamboat 'Ernest Kemp'
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