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Lake Taupo Information
Highlights of Lake Taupo
Beautiful Lake Taupo is actually a huge volcano with a fiery history. Its most recent eruption, in..
Pureora Forest Park InformationPureora Forest Park can be explored from multiple entry points along State Highway 45 west of Lake..
Kaimanawa Forest Park InformationEast of Tongariro National Park, the Kaimanawa Forest Park is a large area of ancient native..
Aratiatia Rapids InformationA few times each day, spill gates from a dam are opened at the top of the Aratiatia rapids and the..
Craters of the Moon InformationIn the 1950s a large area of land north of Taupo suddenly began to get hot and emit steam. Craters..
Huka Falls InformationThe Waikato River, New Zealand's longest river, moves gracefully north from Lake Taupo between..
Mangakino InformationMangakino is a town that has survived against the odds. It was originally founded to house workers..
Mine Bay Rock Carving InformationIn the late 1970s master carver Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell had completed his 10-year training..
Taupo Lakeside walks InformationThe clear waters of Lake Taupo meet sandy beaches and towering cliffs in settings that range from..
Turangi InformationAs the unofficial trout fishing headquarters of New Zealand, Turangi invites you to call in and..
Waipahihi Botanical Reserve InformationExplore 35 hectares of attractive gardens just south of the Taupo township. Established in 1966..
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Situated in the volcanic heart of the North Island, the Lake Taupo region is home to New Zealand's largest fresh water lake, fascinating geothermal areas and the famous Huka Falls.
Visitors come for the scenery and action-packed adventure, which are accompanied by a genuinely friendly local culture. The lakeside community is alive with great places to eat, drink and party.
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Trout fishing should be on your menu of things to do, because this region is one of the last true wild trout fisheries in the world. Local guides will soon get you hooked, and there are plenty of restaurants happy to cook your catch.
Lake Taupo's geothermal attractions include geysers, steaming craters, boiling mud pools and some of the largest silica terraces in the world. Other special experiences include the walk to Huka Falls, a game of golf at Wairakei and kayaking to the Maori carvings at Mine Bay.
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