Welcome to Huka Prawn Park
The ultimate prawn themed adventure park for all ages, Taupo’s only riverside restaurant, and the only geothermally-heated prawn breeding park in the world.
OCTOBER HOLIDAYS!
The Return of a Classic: Prawn Fishing Relaunches at Huka Prawn Park for a Limited Time
Our team has been consistently working hard behind the scenes, and we are thrilled to announce the next step in the long journey of the Prawn Fishing. We have a pond teeming with prawns which will be opening for this weekend only (Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October 2024) to allow you the chance to trial this much-loved activity for a limited time.
The activities park is open and operating throughout the October holiday season, while the Prawn Fishing will be trialed for the weekend of Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2024, in a limited 5 hourly timeslots as below:
Prawn Fishing Times: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October
Timeslot 1 (9:00am – 10:00am)
Timeslot 2 (10:30am – 11:30am)
Timeslot 3 (12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Timeslot 4 (1:30pm – 2:30pm)
Timeslot 5 (3:00pm – 4:00pm)
Please note that the capacity for fishing is 200 people at a time.
Prawn Fishing must be purchased per person in addition to your park entry fee. Passes are available for purchase upon arrival. Taupō Locals receive special rates! Just bring a proof of residence.
With our new geothermal heating system up and running, combined with a series of successful larval runs over the past 6-9 months, we have observed good survival and growth rates among a decent number of prawns. As a result, we now have an outdoor pond nicely stocked with prawns of various sizes, ready to trial fishing once again. While we proceed with caution until we receive the new breeding stock and initiate the corresponding breeding plan, this week will provide an opportunity to review the behaviors and challenges associated with prawn fishing, allowing us to assess the possibility of reintroducing it on a seasonal schedule. After evaluating the success of this initial trial, we will reassess the fishing success rate and remaining numbers before planning for the future.
As always, please remember that this is a fishing activity, and a catch is not always guaranteed. We have been testing the pond and know the prawns are biting, so we hope everyone has some luck. As this return is eagerly anticipated by many, we hope everyone will fish responsibly to ensure that others can also enjoy the thrill of the catch.
GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY FUN!
The school holidays have arrived, and we’re thrilled to announce the park is re-opening these holidays under the new ownership – just in time for families to make unforgettable memories this October! We’ve got everything you need for a day packed with excitement and adventure. Plus, our locals enjoy exclusive discounts (just bring proof of address!) for even more fun in the sun.
Here’s a pro tip: Be sure to bring a sun cap, extra clothes, and plenty of water to stay refreshed under Taupō’s gorgeous sunshine!
Riverside Restaurant
10:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 4th October – Sunday 13th October
Closed Wednesday and Thursday
*Usual hours (9:00am – 3:30pm) Monday 30th Sep – Tuesday 1st Oct only & Weekend hours (10:00am – 4:30pm)*
Activities Park
9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 4th October – Sunday 13th October
October Holiday Opening
As part of the redevelopment and to ensure the health and safety of the public, certain areas of the park will be closed off and we ask that children are always supervised.
*Weekend hours (9:00am – 4:30pm)*
Taupo’s only Riverside Restaurant
Serving giant freshwater Prawns exclusively available at Huka Prawn Park, whether you order them up by the kilogram tossed in garlic butter, warm up with a curry or enjoy them lightly battered with a crisp cider or local craft beer to match you’ll enjoy a feast like no other all while enjoying views over the aqua marine waters of the mighty Waikato River.
Discover fun for the whole family.
Huka Prawn Park, a place where the whole family will be entertained for hours on end!
Take a guided tour through our nursery and hatchery and hand-feed baby prawns, venture through the activities park , play on the aqua trikes, pedal boats and stand up paddle boards, fire off water cannons, discover the interactive adventure trail and so much more!
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So much to do, could spend all day!
Well looked after park with a team of experts willing to help. So much fun for all ages. Recommend bringing a change of clothes for water activities and the guided tour was interesting.
This is a must do activity when in Taupo!
I don’t normally do reviews but this place is excellent. The concept is fantastic, the whole family had a awesome day at the prawn farm. This is a 100% must do activity when in Taupo. You will love it 👍🏻🦐
Fabulous!
We had a great time – everything you need for a family attraction +++! Food was yum and activities fun!
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