New Zealand holiday|Visiting Huka Falls:Taupo
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Ай бұрын#newzealand #hukafalls #taupo
New Zealand holiday|Visiting Huka Falls:Taupo
While in New Zealand I made a journey to Napier and stopped at the magnificent Huka Falls in Taupo. The main source of the falls being Lake Taupo. A more impressive stop one just can't imagine. The roar of the waterfall is overpowering. The views stunning and the subsequent visit to Taupo and it's great lake a treat for any traveler. ~Enjoy the images I collected while there.
For more information about the falls and the lake- here are two links courtesy Wikipedia.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Huka
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ta...
Filmed with my GoPro10 and iPhone12pro
Editing software: Wondershare Filmora
@ItsArtByDonna Ай бұрын
Anita this is such a lovely video from your vacation...absolutely beautiful views of the water in that shade of turquoise I so love...the sights and sounds just so relaxing...love all the history too...thanks for giving me all this to wake up to on my Sunday morning...I've been a bit behind and find Sunday morning a perfect time for catch up...sending love and light to you in the week ahead...🙏
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Yes I use Sundays for that too very often Donna. I'm waaaaaayyy behind but will endeavour to do other channels justice. We are away this week - a time for NOTHING in the diary but whatever the notion that surfaces. Have a wonderful week- watching this video is also relaxing. Brings back lovely memories. 👌🩷🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@ItsArtByDonna Ай бұрын
@@IamaDutch-Kiwi ❤️
@annebelo1186 Ай бұрын
OMG i love the place. So peacefull and relaxing.really nature
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
It is all that and more Thanks Anne. 🩷🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@leenfijnekam2196 Ай бұрын
Oh I remember seeing that. Was a long time ago. ❤ beautiful.
@Adzey156 Ай бұрын
Like 20 👍
@simplynanete Ай бұрын
I love your camera HD high definition . I love that beautiful ocean so blue 💙 the water and the the water falls
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@simplynanete the iPhone and GoPro are fabulous for filming. I’m also happy with the results. Thanks Nanete. 💝🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@getawaywithpam Ай бұрын
Wonderful waterfalls and canyon! The water is pristine! Also the overlooking town Lake Taupo is a gorgeous place… must be so relaxing where you’re seated watching boats 🛶 worth visiting! thank you for this sharing. I love waterfalls! Best regards Anita! 6:50 👍✨😎🌹
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Pam. Lovely to hear from you. This is one of my favourite stops on the road. I loved sharing it with you. Enjoy the weekend. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@resincreations Ай бұрын
Beautiful waterfall and lake!! Great sharing of the history of these beautiful places Anita❤
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the video. Always love getting feedback. 🩷🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@MagentaOtterTravels Ай бұрын
I've never seen such a massive collection of waterfalls! (Except Niagara Falls, of course!) They are amazing!
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@MagentaOtterTravels thanks Dara. Huis falls sure is a sight to behold. 👌🇳🇱🥝🩷
@AishusCraftyKidsClub Ай бұрын
Hey wow Anita darling, it's a wonderful place 😊 Great to explore ❤ Beautiful footage and I enjoyed it upto the end 😊
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Thanks Aishu, you are quite right, it is stunningly beautiful. I was happy to share my wee stop there with you all. Have a wonderful Sunday. It's always lovely to hear from you 🩷! 🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@user-ec1id9dg5g Ай бұрын
Lovely colourful views, how beautiful this piece of the world is, with the spectacular/ powerful falls and his nice color, the calm lake in contrast and the beautiful colours of the autumn trees, thxs!❤
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Esther good morning. Oh I just know you'd love Taupo and the waterfall. It is just stunning there. Thanks for the lovely comment. Enjoy today...🩷🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@vlogbyheart9589 Ай бұрын
Nice sharing 🎉🎉
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@vlogbyheart9589 thanks so much. 👌
@RedDragonVideos Ай бұрын
Awesome views of the falls and lake. I've seen these in many videos before. Thanks Anita. I hope you are doing well. Have an awesome week🙏💞🤗🐉
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Thank you! You too! A few days away after 2 very heavy weeks. 🩷🙋♀️
@vrosaroses Ай бұрын
Hello Anita, what a beautiful video of your vacation! Stunning view of Lake Huka! Hope to visit NZ one day! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your holiday!
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@vrosaroses thank you 🙏. It was so beautiful there. I always need to stop there when on the road. I enjoy sharing my journey. Have a great day. 🌺🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@TravelwithNJSteveandSue Ай бұрын
Hi Anita! We must have missed this video! Those are wonderful falls and the color of the water is blue-green which reminds me of the water in the Carribean Sea. Nice! Now, if we can speed up long distance travel, visiting New Zealand would be on my list! Thanks for showing this and for all the interesting information about the Falls!
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Ah yes, Beam Me Up Scotty sounds like a plan Steve. It is a beautiful country- but then, there are more beautiful countries closer. I so get that. Travel safely. 😎😎🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@TravelingTramps Ай бұрын
What a gorgeous waterfall, Anita. Loved the fast flowing river that leads to it and seeing it from the bridge looking down. Lovely lakeside town too, which we enjoyed seeing. Beautiful setting for parasailing! I did that once and it was quite relaxing once I got over the anxiety of going up! 😮😮Thanks for bringing us along.
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the waterfall and Taupo Dave and Kathy. Oh Dave you adventurer you. Awesome to have been parasailing. Happy to have brought you this great memory while watching the video. Have an awesome day both of you. 🩷🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@TheHikingHermit Ай бұрын
Hi Anita, who doesn't love a good waterfall and the colour of the water at Huka Falls is awesome. Quite the flow of water through the narrow gorge. It's not something you would want to fall in. The nearby town and lake weren't too shabby either but as long as that volcano isn't due for eruption, tho once every thousand years or so you'd be unlucky for that to happen 🙂
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Hi there, lovely to read the comment. Well, that volcano is still active and does have the occasional hissy fit. I've seen the smoke and had the ash on our car. The waterfall is stunning and LOUD. A must if in the area. Taupo is lovely and I always enjoy a walk around. Thanks for watching. Hope your weekend was a fun one. See you around. Thanks for the support. Always appreciate hearing from you. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@AugustsAcrylicArt Ай бұрын
That water is so clear and pretty. Interesting information about the falls. Nice views from the town. The parasail was a fun surprise
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Thanks ever so much August. I appreciate the support and loved hearing from you. Nice to have you along. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@PaulD-Australia Ай бұрын
Thanks so much Anita. Stunning footage of the falls. Nice view from the lookout over the lake. Cool capture of the parasailing. 👍😊❤
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Hi Paul and good morning from me. Thanks for watching. I just love this place. A real drawcard for tourists. It's also a ski-ing hot spot in winter. Have an awesome evening. 🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@lifesahobby Ай бұрын
Lovely stuff... hello from ireland. Watched in full
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@lifesahobby hello Ireland 🤣! Thanks for the support. Enjoy your day. 🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@lifesahobby Ай бұрын
@@IamaDutch-Kiwi always 🔥🔥
@blendedtravels Ай бұрын
Wow the flow of water from that waterfall is pretty incredible! I haven't heard of Huka Falls before, but it sure is pretty. I can understand why this is a popular tourist attraction. Taupo Lake is really pretty as well. I hope you are having a wonderful week. We are off to Colorado today for a vacation. Take care! 😊👍
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@blendedtravels oh how wonderful. Enjoy your holiday. I’ve only just seen your comment 🥹. YT does silly things sometimes. Thank you so much for the lovely comment. Yes more and more people are discovering this gorgeous part of the north island. Have a fabulous time on holiday. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@BertsBEATS-MDBC Ай бұрын
I really like the falls. On Guam where I grew up I used to love to hike to our falls called Sigua Falls
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Oh they sound awesome too. Waterfalls are so intriguing I find. Lovely to her from you Bert. Enjoy your week. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@openmindedwonderer 29 күн бұрын
So beautiful, wonderful to see 🙂
@IamaDutch-Kiwi 23 күн бұрын
Thanks Cara. It's a lovely place to visit. 🩷🙋♀️🥝
@Thorkenn Ай бұрын
Hello Anita 👋. This is really inviting and super gorgeous water falls ❤️. I really love ❤️ waters. Thank you for sharing to us this adventures. Have a wonderful weekend 👍❤️🇩🇪.
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Hi there Kenn, happy Sunday to you and yours 🩷. The Huka Falls are a unique series of falls with the narrow passage making the roar deafening but fabulous. Taupo is a great place- maybe one day you'll make it there in your travels Kenn. Have a lovely day. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@The_Brit_Girls Ай бұрын
Hi Anita! Wow, the power of the water is amazing! It's absolutely gushing down. I loved the beautiful aquamarine colour of the falls. Lovely footage of the gorgeous lake and a great capture of the paraglider. Thank you for sharing this with us. Best wishes ~ Julie & Lucy ❤❤
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Hi girls, sorry about the delay. Picking up my routines, well no, re-adjusting to new routines now. It was lovely reading your comment. I was very happy to share this gorgeous place. One of my favourites. I ignore the detour around Taupo - in my book, a must to stop and relax by the lake. I could easily spend a week here, so much to see and do. Have a wonderful Sunday - both of you. Be well. 🩷🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@CookingAroundTheWorld Ай бұрын
This is one of my favourite places too - pick up some food and a coffee and sit beside the lake for half an hour or so. thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories.
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Hi John, sorry it's taken a while to respond. We had a family bereavement and I'm slowly picking up my new routines. I can't by-pass Taupo. It's just too stunning for words. Glad the video sparked memories. Love it when that happens. Take care and I'll catch up on your channel soon. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@PaddyJoeCooking Ай бұрын
Just stunning indeed Anita WOW that water looks so pure and pristine!
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@PaddyJoeCooking hi Patrick. If you get the chance - Taupo is awesome. Cleaner than that would almost be impossible I think. Have an awesome week. 💝🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@WanderingwithWatto Ай бұрын
Fabulous video Anita. Full of brilliant info and great visuals. The falls are awesome. You captured the power of the water really well. Now then sitting under a tree relaxing sounds great. And what a view. Huge lake. Beautiful. Parasailing looks like fun. An enjoyable watch as always. Best wishes from Kim & I. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Good morning and thanks Paul and Kim. Appreciate the support. Loved the comment and it was my pleasure to share this gorgeous place with you. The lake is truly enormous and crystal clear. A must for anyone visiting New Zealand. Sending love. 🩷🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@insideczechia Ай бұрын
Beautiful video
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I appreciate the comment and your time spent watching the video. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a lovely Sunday. 🇳🇱😎🥝
@yasminshikingmission Ай бұрын
Hi Anita 😊 gorgeous falls, the water sure was moving quickly! I really liked all the red leafed trees. Nice view from the bench and all the birds waiting for a bit of food I imagine. Nice watching the boat and glider head off.
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Good morning Yasmin. Thanks for the lovely comment. Excuse the delay in responding. Bit hectic here at the moment- I'll try to catch up during the week with everyone. The lake and falls are stunning and a place I really love visiting. There is always something happening. Yes this wee cheeky chirping feathered friends sure put n a begging face 🤣🤣🤣! The Autumn shades were almost unreal - so red. Gorgeous. Happy Sunday Yasmin, hope you are well. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@DesmondsDonders Ай бұрын
Now that looked like fun, well except the the parachute shenanigans LOL.
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Haha, you’d rather feet firmly on the ground I gather David. The waterfall and lake are stunning to behold. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the weekend 👌🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@royalriverart Ай бұрын
Those Falls are so beautiful Anita, I could listen to it for hours. Thank you for sharing.❤
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Good morning Michelle, thanks so much for the lovely comment. So pleased to share this piece of New Zealand with you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Have an awesome day. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@TaslimaMayaArt Ай бұрын
Oh Anita! So beautiful 😍 gorgeous scenery and place and thank you for telling us all about it! 😊 the falls and lake are breathtaking
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
What a lovely message to wake up to. Good Sunday morning. Thanks so much. Yes, this is a beautiful area 🩷 with so much to enjoy. One of my 'mustbstop' places when traveling south. Wishing you a lovely day. 😎🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@twobearsontour Ай бұрын
Oh wow! There's such a power to that water. That lake was amazing too. I would stop there and enjoy a cuppa looking at that view. Xx 🧸🐻
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Indeed Ellie, a wonderfully relaxing place to visit. Looking forward to the next stop already 🤣🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@DonnaTaibossigai Ай бұрын
Hi Anita! The falls and lake are so beautiful. It would definitely be a must visit no matter how many times I'd visited in the past as well. The parasailing looks fun, too!
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Indeed Donna, I ignore the detour signs and just make my way down familiar roads. It's good to stretch one's legs and breath in that fresh air not to mention enjoy the views. Thanks for leaving that lovely comment. Have a lovely Sunday. 🙏🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@gallivantinggalantes Ай бұрын
Hello Anita, Wow! The water looks amazing what gorgeous falls. Such beautiful scenery. Love the transitions. Wow the paraglider 🪂 looked fantastic, I don’t think I would be brave enough to give it a try. Loved the house with all the red trees stunning. Take care x julie and Tony x
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Good morning, a new day has dawned. I was so happy to share Taupo and the falls. I just love this place and it is stunning as well as relaxing. Sometimes editing goes so much better when the topic is close to one's heart. I do find that from time to time. The autumn colours were indeed stunning. Almost unreal. Glad you enjoyed watching. Have a lovely Sunday both of you. 🩷🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@gallivantinggalantes Ай бұрын
@@IamaDutch-Kiwi hope you are ok, have a lovely Sunday xx
@maiamongkolpattanachai2301 Ай бұрын
I’m so in love with this aquamarine blue color 😍🩵💚 In Switzerland wither the water’s dark and light blue or emerald green. Very lovely trip you made again Anita ❤
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Hi Maia, thanks for the lovely comment. I just love to stop here and breath int he clean air and enjoy the lake. The waterfalls are amazing and a must see for visitors. The colour of the water is indeed spectacular. Hoping you are well and enjoying being home again. Sending good wishes. 🙏🇳🇱🙋♀🥝🩷
@maiamongkolpattanachai2301 Ай бұрын
@@IamaDutch-Kiwi Big hug to you there 🙏🥰🩵 Wish one day I got to visit that part of the world! Stuck in Thailand and Europe for the moment 😅 But this waterfall I wouldnt miss whenever I’m there!
@WalkingandTalkingAussieGirl Ай бұрын
Those falls are truly beautiful. never had heard of them, I thought I would have! people are brave to go on speed boat there hahaha
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@WalkingandTalkingAussieGirl oh you are quite right Nicki. Those rapids look quite scary. Taupo and the falls are indeed a ‘hit’ tourist spot. Very beautiful. Thanks for the support. Enjoy your week. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@MagentaOtterTravels Ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to seeing some waterfalls in Yorkshire this week... but they will be nothing compared to this! Super tiny in comparison 😉
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@MagentaOtterTravels oh and I’m looking forward to seeing the video. Enjoy. 🩷🙋♀️
@SetForAdventures Ай бұрын
Wow I must say Anita these falls are amazing I can feel the power of that water 💦 I’m always amazed by new things such as how cool this is and it’s in north island not the south where i imagine all the big landscapes are Brilliant info 👌🏻 Best wishes Simon 🤠👍
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Hi Simon, sorry for the delay in responding. We had a bereavement and life is slowly taking on a new shape. Yes, I am always a bit sad when people arrive in New Zealand and rush down south. There is more to see and to admire in this lovely country. This is one of my favourite stops and whenever the opportunity arrises I spend a few hours here. Glad I could showcase Taupo and the Falls. Have an amazing Sunday. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@SetForAdventures Ай бұрын
@@IamaDutch-Kiwi sorry to hear about the lose Anita sending my condolences 💐
@Adzey156 Ай бұрын
Beautiful waterfall wow flowing fast . Nice lake views & town , Scary volcano history Thanks for sharing with us. I'm a Dutch-Kiwi 👍
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Thanks Adzey. Life has been a bit hectic and well - life. We had a bereavement and the past weeks have been heavy. Glad I had my videos sorted so the 'show could go on'. Now getting a few days rest and trying to honour my watching commitments. Have a lovely day Adzey. 🩷🙋♀
@Adzey156 Ай бұрын
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Oh, no, hope you're doing ok 👍 Hope you have a good day to catch up with you again soon ☺️
@GENerationXplorers Ай бұрын
Wow what a place! And such high flowing water 💧 great info and stats! Hard to imagine the volume! The falls are stunning and a beautiful colour! They need to make it a tourist attraction and get everyone on rubber rings floating down them 😂 just kidding! A little fast flowing for that and we don’t want to ruin a beauty spot! Tapau looks lovely (sorry not sure we are spelling that right) wow the volcano has erupted that amount of times that’s quite a lot! Nice views at the side of the lake! The paraglided is off! Is that your grand babies we heard in convo? Superb! Much love 🩷❤️🩷
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@GENerationXplorers Nick and Jill it’s such an impressive sight. The roar deafening and the current almost scary. Taupo is stunning no matter what time of year. On a clear day one can see the snow topped volcano across the lake. I 🩷Taupo. I didn’t have my grandies with me. Travelled solo. Thanks for the lovely comment. The road to Napier lies before us. Onward we travel. Have an awesome weekend. 🍾🥂🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@practice.my.homework Ай бұрын
謝謝您分享很美景觀，祝您有個愉快的週末，來自台灣的問候❤
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Good morning Taiwan. Thank you for dropping by and watching the video. Your support to the channel is much appreciated. I am happy to share this lovely place. Have a lovely day. Greetings from the Netherlands. 🙏🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@resinartists Ай бұрын
Wow, that water fall is fabulous 😍😍💜💜 and your knowledge of these beautiful places is excellent, Ms Anita💜💜
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Good morning, and lovely to read your comment. So pleased you enjoyed the waterfall and Taupo. Happy to share such beauty with you. Have a wonderful Sunday. Cheers Anita 🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@Chris-NZ Ай бұрын
It’s a cool place Taupo , last there in 2019. There are plenty of good eating places and motels . Love the falls and was half expecting to see some mad kayaker going over 😀
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Haha, well I know there are some daredevils around but not sure if kayaking on the waterfall is actually permitted. Taupo is a buzzing tourist spot for sure. I always stop here on my way south. Even if it rains. Have an awesome Sunday ( evening) 👌🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
@FeinDining Ай бұрын
You're the best tour guide ever! That place is magnificent. We simply must go to NZ one day 🤩 Was about to say HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY but that would be kind of silly now, wouldn't it? So happy... early July ♥
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@FeinDining oooooh HELLO you two. How have you been? Missed you. Thanks for the compliment. I’ll try to make tomorrow a happy day. Might need to get some tonic for my gin first though 🤣🤣. Oh it’s so lovely to hear from you. May the 4th be with you tomorrow. 🍾🥂🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝🩷
@PhilipOlsen11 Ай бұрын
That river was just incredible as the colours were stunning. I noticed it was near Rotarua. I must have driven past that from Auckland to Rotarua? 🤷🏻♂️
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@PhilipOlsen11 no Phil, it’s past Rotorua - by Taupo so you won’t have passed it. The falls are stunning. Hard to walk away. Hope you get to see them sometime. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@OutandaboutwithAndy Ай бұрын
Those falls are stunning, Anita, a huge volume of water flowing but it still looked clear and turquoise. Not fancy the parasailing then, Anita :) ?
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
Thanks Andy- just had time for the moment under the tree 🤣🤣. Maybe next trip I'll manage something more daring. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@LuckyKatiKRexperiences Ай бұрын
Hi Anita it is beautiful place 😍 nature wonderful very nice video 💚🩵🩵
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@LuckyKatiKRexperiences thanks so much. Taupo and the falls are indeed gorgeous. Lovely to hear from you. Be well. 🌺👌🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
@Poliss95 Ай бұрын
I love rivers but only those that meander through the scenery very slowly. Not keen on raging torrents. You'll never get me up in one of those parachute things. For one thing I hate heights and for another I can't swim.
@IamaDutch-Kiwi Ай бұрын
@@Poliss95 Glad you’ve got your feet firmly on the ground Boppy. Huka falls are indeed spectacular. The roar deafening. Awesome to visit. The paraglides are indeed for the adventuresome. Thanks for the support Boppy. Hope your Friday is going well. 👌🇳🇱🙋♀️🥝
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