Lava Glass is an art glass gallery, glassblowing studio & glass sculpture garden by world-renowned master glassblower Lynden Over. It is the first net carbon-zero glass studio in the world. The complex offers a unique and fascinating window into the world of glassblowing. You can watch the glass artists at work, buy a unique piece of New Zealand glass art and stroll through a garden with more than 600 glass sculptures. The garden has been endorsed as a national 'Garden of Significance'. Admission tickets: Glassblowing Studio $12.50 per person 40 per family* Glass Sculpture Garden $12.50 per person 40 per family* Combination Ticket Glassblowing Studio & Glass Sculpture Garden $20 per person $70 per family* *family - 2 x adults 2 x children, under 5 years free. additional tickets - $10 p.p. i Lava Glass pieces are also available for sale in our online store. We offer insured worldwide shipping. Opening hours: Daily 9 am - 5 pm

Taupo art gallery is a small art gallery in Heu Heu street (CBD). Graham Moeller is a full time landscape artist that paints LIVE in the gallery every day (except TUESDAYS) painting scenes from all around New Zealand in his preferred medium of oils. The exhibition always has at least 50 paintings on show. Now Graham has got paintings in private collections in 18 different countries world wide

FREE ENTRY into New Zealand's largest showcase of honey products. Enjoy free tastings of honey, mead and liqueurs and learn all about the amazing honey bee and its importance to our planet! Core to Huka Honey Hive’s business is sustainability and the welfare of bees. We provide a bee-friendly environment and encourage visitors and the community to learn how to support healthy bee populations. We only source beautiful and sustainable bee and honey-based products from companies which actively improve the welfare of bees. You'll be tempted by our vast range of 100% Pure New Zealand and Manuka honeys, honey wines and liqueurs, natural honey skincare products and unique gift ideas along with an amazing array of natural health and wellbeing products. Soak up the sun in our native gardens whilst enjoying hot or cold drinks or indulge in a delicious Kapiti gourmet ice cream. Come and see what the ‘buzz’ is all about! Huka Honey Hive is the place to bee! Open 7 days.

Souvenir Outlet & Mountain Bike Hire has a huge range of New Zealand Souvenirs at outlet prices. We have plenty of parking, Icecreams & cold drinks available with a relaxing outdoor seating area. There is a beautiful 1.0 kilometre scenic walk to the popular Huka Falls. You can park your vehicle securely at our shop & do the walk. We also hire out Mountain Bikes to ride the large amount of mountain bike trails.

the Taupo Market is a must do activity when in town on a Saturday - this vibrant and well-organized Market is ever changing and has something for everyone - fresh fruit and vege, great coffee, sausages, garden art, baby wear, paintings, carvings, wind chimes, belts, plants and seedlings, preserves and the yummiest baking, baskets, jewellery and clothing, fruit wine and honey. and, and, and ... there is lots of seating - you can listen to popular music - talk to the vendors and make new friends The Taupo Market - be inspired ...

TROUTShoppe @ Crafty TROUT Brewery (Downstairs) This our Off licence for our Ciders and Beers brewed in view of the Shop. Not just a ManCAVE this shop will have you finding Gifts to suit the whole family. All Things TROUT except Licenses and Tackle.