On your bike

By VICTORIA BARTLE

It's easy to explore Taupo with mountain bikes delivered to your door.

Taupo Rent-a-Bike has around 20 bicycles to choose from, including bikes small enough for school-age children. They can be brought to you or the staff will drop off the bikes for you at the popular mountain-biking area, Craters of the Moon, just north of Taupo.

Rental for a full day around town is $30, or for a bike equipped with off-road suspension, $40 and $65, depending on the suspension. You can hire by the hour, for half a day, a day or by the week. Helmets, pumps and bike locks are provided.

Contact: Taupo Rent-a-Bike, 70 Taupo View Rd, Taupo (0274) 322 729.