Huka Prawn Park
Huka Prawn Park
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New Zealand’s only prawn park offers a fun filled day of entertainment for the family. Pack a picnic and towel and spend the day creating exciting memories to last forever. From the minute, you arrive at our entrance you will be amazed at such a place existing in the world. Start by joining our behind the scenes guided tour through the nursery and hatchery, hear about our 30-year history, meet our prawns up close and personal and while you’re there you have to feel the strange sensation of hand feeding the baby prawns. Race up and down our massive new boating lake on stand-up paddleboards, water trikes, and pedal boats. Watch the excitement on your child’s face as you head down our adventure trail trying out all the interactive activities. Feed the trout, battle the family on our water cannons, only the brave tackle the water gauntlets, ending at the kids playground and geothermal footbaths. * Prawn fishing currently unavailable - please see website for full details
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1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
I needed a pic with Shawn the prawn to add to my photos of Big Things of NZ tour. Got personalised service. Help with taking the photos. The staff were friendly and entered into the the fun of what I was doing. It was a rainy day, but still a great experience.
Had some of the best coffee in my life. I don’t know how the barista pulled that flavour out of a brand of coffee bean I buy! The prawns for brunch were tasty and fresh of course! Recommend this whole park.
Had some of the best coffee in my life. I don’t know how the barista pulled that flavour out of a brand of coffee bean I buy! The prawns for brunch were tasty and fresh of course! Recommend this whole park.
Written 24 September 2023
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Irene
Whanganui, New Zealand1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
This has always been my go to place when in Taupo and have always left happy and contented. I was expecting grilled or bbq prawns in garlic butter but today's prawns were so so tasteless. Like they'd been boiled then had garlic butter poured over. Very pricey but good sized prawns and plenty of them. The staff were lovely and friendly.
Written 20 May 2023
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Darthgelo
Doha, Qatar39 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Ordered deep fried calamari and half kilo of prawns in garlic butter, and they were huge! The aioli dip for calamari is great, but the dip for the prawn needs a little tweak, so i decided to mix it together and it tasted better.
The service was fast even with many tables were occupied during lunch. The host (Rachael) was very accommodating and
Recommended to go for outside tables as you will have a view of the water from Huka falls as well the Huka jet.
The service was fast even with many tables were occupied during lunch. The host (Rachael) was very accommodating and
Recommended to go for outside tables as you will have a view of the water from Huka falls as well the Huka jet.
Written 24 March 2023
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Jennifer F
London, UK18 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
We went to the prawn cafe for lunch which was not a very good experience the food was awful and very expensive and terrible customer service which is such a shame as iv taken lots of my visitors there but definitely never again
Written 25 January 2023
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kaptin
NZ59 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
This place is terrible and overpriced hardly any prawns. You get given a rod and sit and wait and wait . Out of four of us fish only 1 prawn caught
Written 15 December 2022
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Sharyn T
13 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Not a prawn in site...This place has gone down hill big time... the park no longer has prawn fishing.. the restaurant has prawns on the menu.... from Taiwan... minimal flavour, not fresh and very expensive
Written 4 August 2022
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wellingt0nkirby
Wellington, New Zealand312 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Came here on holiday weekend on recommendation of others. The set up Is very clever and accessible/interesting even in midwinter. Obviously the middle of summer would be at its peak given the water based activities but don’t be put off if visiting Taupō in winter. Lots to do and see. The paddle boats/swan/duck and playground were highlights for our pre schoolers. Although we intended to do the tour and feed prawns we spent more than 1.5hours in the park. Lunch at restaurant was nice but not the highlight.
Written 26 June 2022
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Leifur S
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May 2022 • Couples
We had a late lunch at Huka Prawn Park restaurant. We ordered 1kg of prawns, 2 large garlic pita breads, a salat to share and drinks.
The food came quickly.
The prawns are cooked and served as a whole prawn, so once you have taken the head, the "arms/claws" and the shell then there is not much left. So after spending over 150 nzd on this lunch meal we are still hungry and wondering where to go now to finish our lunch.
This place is beautiful and could deliver much more, but it doesn't.
The staff was fine and all fine, but it is simply not worth the experience.
The food came quickly.
The prawns are cooked and served as a whole prawn, so once you have taken the head, the "arms/claws" and the shell then there is not much left. So after spending over 150 nzd on this lunch meal we are still hungry and wondering where to go now to finish our lunch.
This place is beautiful and could deliver much more, but it doesn't.
The staff was fine and all fine, but it is simply not worth the experience.
Written 22 May 2022
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Carolg67
Auckland Central, New Zealand68 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
We tried to visit, but the park was closed. I understand the staff may need a break, but would have been good to post that earlier, so we could plan alternatives
Written 13 March 2022
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Apologies that our closure effected your plans. We have done our best to navigate the current covid situation to avoid letting customers down to the best of our ability
Written 21 April 2022
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lesley i
Auckland, New Zealand8 contributions
Feb 2022
was very disappointed to hear that you cannot fish for prawns anymore more disappointed that there isn't a sign anywhere stating that its only a restaurant now
Written 1 March 2022
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Hi, Thank you for your message. Yes we have had to close prawn fishing however have been very clear on our website, screen in the foyer and mention it to every guest on arrival. Sorry to hear you had not been aware of this before arrival. We are working through the process to get this activity back on the list of a range of activities we still have in the fun park. Thanks
Written 6 March 2022
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lovinglifenz
North Shore, New Zealand4 contributions
Are there customer lockers at the park?
yaso001
wellington67 contributions
Sorry i am not sure, didnt need to use any. but you can contact the park to double check :)
Helena V
Melbourne, Australia205 contributions
Is it easy to get the prawns and are visitors charged for the prawn they caught? Thanks
Hi Helena, It's like any fishing there's a knack to it - some people catch a couple and others catch plenty. What you catch is yours to keep - no extra charge. Hope to see you soon.
Tallpeople4
Franklin, TN75 contributions
Are all of the additional activities included in the admission price... pedal boats, water bikes, etc.?
Yes they are all included. Sorry for the late reply!
mouseMontDore
Dumbea, New Caledonia1 contribution
je souhaiterez l’adresse du parc
Hi there,
It's 201 Karetoto Road, Wairakei.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Huka Prawn Park
- Huka Prawn Park is open:
- Sat - Sun 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Hotels near Huka Prawn Park:
- (0.95 km) Wairakei Resort Taupo
- (2.93 km) Huka Lodge
- (7.13 km) eMotel
- (10.54 km) The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge
- (7.69 km) Gables Lakefront Motel
- Restaurants near Huka Prawn Park:
- (0.12 km) Huka Prawn Park
- (0.98 km) Pavilion Restaurant
- (6.60 km) Incredible India Restaurant and Bar
- (7.05 km) Malabar Nepalese and Indian Kitchen
- (6.98 km) Master of India