Taupō
Town in the North Island, New Zealand
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Taupo, a town near the centre of New Zealand's North Island, is distinguished by its lakefront setting and outdoor sports ranging from fishing to jet-boating. The vast waters of Lake Taupo, a volcanic caldera, drain into the Huka Falls, dramatic,...
Area code: 07
Elevation: 360 m (1,180 ft)
Founded: 1869
Island: North Island
Local iwi: Ngāti Tūwharetoa
Named for: Originates from Taupō-nui-a-Tia, meaning "great cloak of Tia" in Māori
Region: Waikato
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A scenic playground of diverse landscapes halfway between Aotearoa's largest city, Auckland and its capital, Wellington – it's not hard to see why the Taupō ...
Taupō is a great lake for water-skiing, sailing and kayaking. The Maori rock carvings at Mine Bay, which can only be seen from the water, make for a great boat ...
Taupō sometimes written Taupo, is a town located in the central North Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the edge of Lake Taupō, which is the largest ...
There are plenty of things to see and do in Taupo. Taupo offers a huge range of attractions and activities from family fun to adventure. More info. Taupō ...
The town of Taupō sits at the edge of Australasia's largest lake. Local attractions include trout fishing, mountain biking, skiing, and geothermal parks.
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It is worth a detour for. The lake is huge and there are plenty of wonderful spots around the lake with superb views. try to get some accomodation with a lake ...
Lake Taupō is a large crater lake in New Zealand's North Island, located in the caldera of Taupō Volcano. The lake is the namesake of the town of Taupō, ...
This huge, shining expanse of water, moving between aquamarine blue and jade green, is crystal-clear to a depth of 13 metres. It is home to one of the best wild ...
This adrenaline-pumping city offers an abundance of skydiving, jetboating and bungee jumping. Discover the marvels of Orakei Korako thermal park, ...
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Self- Drive. Taupō Bungy & Swing are located at 202 Spa Road in Taupō – on the North Island of New Zealand. Hop on public transport, hire a campervan, or ...
