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Taupō (Māori pronunciation: [ˈ t a ʉ p ɔː]), 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 freshwater lake in New Zealand. Taupō was constituted as a borough in 1953.
At the centre of our region lies sparkling Lake Taupō, the great inland sea of New Zealand. As you travel around the lake, you will encounter every landscape imaginable: snow-blanketed winter ski fields and alpine deserts, ancient forests alive with birdsong, gin-clear rivers teeming with trophy trout, and the thundering Huka Falls.
Top 10 things to do in Taupō. With some of the North Island’s most impressive landscapes right on its doorstep, the Taupō region is perfect for outdoor adventures. 1. Encounter geothermal wonders. Sillica terraces at Orakei Korako, New Zealand. By Orakei Korako. The valley of Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park is a real hidden gem.
Taupo things to see and do. What makes the Taupo region so special? It’s harder to know where to stop than where to start. Spectacular natural landscapes unlike those found anywhere else in the world, including crystal-clear lakes and unique geothermal hot-spots.
At some of Taupō's beaches, swimmers and paddlers can enjoy warm, geothermal water currents. Just north of Taupō you'll find New Zealand's most visited attraction, the magnificent Huka Falls, where more than 220,000 litres of water thunder over the cliff face every second.
The Taupo region’s largest town is a bustling lakeside resort in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island. The town has photo-ready mountain and lake vistas every way you turn, and plenty of things to do. The crystal-clear freshwater of Lake Taupo draws visitors to the town’s boutique and luxury lodges, lakeside hotels, motels and guest ...
At some of Taupō's beaches, swimmers and paddlers can enjoy warm, geothermal water currents. Just north of Taupō you'll find New Zealand's most visited attraction, the magnificent Huka Falls, where more than 220,000 litres of water thunder over the cliff face every second.
