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’.
Over 6 hectares of fun and entertainment
‘Shawn the Prawn’ is so proud of his unique park that he is inviting visitors to come and experience his huge playground. Huka Prawn Park showcases the world of the prawn in a fun and fascinating way that the entire family will love!
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
- Watch the kids play on the adventure playgrounds
- Fish all day for prawns in the fishing ponds. You can even keep what you catch.
- And try your luck at the Killer Prawn Golf Challenge, you could win up to $1500!
Huka Prawn Park’s Riverside Restaurant
Everyone likes to end up in the Huka Prawn Park restaurant. The stunning location alone makes for a meal you’ll never forget. You can dine alfresco on the banks of the Waikato River and treat yourself to a mouth-watering selection of prawn dishes (or nonprawn if you prefer), with the perfect wee drop to accompany of course.
