Huka Prawn Park. Taupo. New Zealand.
S 38° 37.730 E 176° 06.150
60H E 421878 N 5724029
On the banks of the beautiful Waikato River, just 10 minutes north of Taupo, you’ll find New Zealand’s only Prawn Park. It’s the home of ‘Shawn the Prawn’.
Waymark Code: WM8AKV
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 03/01/2010
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The Prawn Park has developed the ability to breed and grow tropical prawns in captivity using waste geothermal heat from the geothermal power station next door. The Park can not use the geothermal water directly into the ponds due to its silica content so therefore, uses heat exchangers whereby the geothermal fluid heats fresh Waikato River water to 20 degrees which is then circulates through to the ponds.
‘Shawn the Prawn’ is so proud of his unique Park that he is inviting visitors to come and experience his huge playground. Shawn’s Walk shows off the world of the prawn, how they breed, what they eat, how to catch one and how to eat one!
Shawn’s Walk is a fascinating day of education, adventure and entertainment and there’s lots for the whole family to enjoy.
On ‘Shawn’s Walk’ you’ll get to:
* Go for a tour through the Hatchery, where more than one billion prawn babies are born every year
* Hand feed the baby prawns in the Nursery
* Play on all the water features throughout the Park including the challenging Gauntlet
* Enjoy a nature walk in New Zealand native bush
* Feed the wild, but friendly, Rainbow Trout living in the neighbouring Waikato River
* Soak your feet in our geothermal foot bath
* Fish all day for prawns in the fishing ponds. And when you’ve caught some - the chef can cook them for you - for free!
Contact:Huka Falls Road, Lake Taupo, New Zealand
Phone: +64-7-374 8474
Email: info@hukaprawnpark.co.nz
The Huka Prawn Park is advertised on the Official Website of Destination Lake Taupo.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Huka Prawn Park is open every day of the year except Christmas Day
Winter Opening Hours: 9.30am to 3.30pm
Summer Opening Hours: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Admission Prices:
Prices vary, check website:
Full Day Shawn’s Walk Activity Pass Adults$24.00 Children$14.00 Family$70.00
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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