Huka Falls – Taupō, Waikato

#tesaruonbudget Huka Falls is one of New Zealand’s most powerful waterfalls, where the Waikato River thunders through a narrow gorge before plunging 11 metres into a foaming pool. The viewing platforms are free and incredibly close, so you feel the spray and hear the roar. Short walking tracks along the riverbank make it easy to explore more of the area. For budget travellers, it’s an accessible, high-impact attraction near Taupō that shows off nature’s power without costing anything.