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May 3, 2023 · Taupo is well connected to the rest of New Zealand by road, located just off State Highway 1, 3h30mins from Auckland, 1 hour from Rotorua and 2 hours from Napier. The closest international airport is Auckland Airport with plenty of car rental options available, as well as domestic flights to Taupo Airport.
5 days ago · Sitting on the shores of the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand is the small town of Taupō. Cruising the lake, mountain biking, hiking, skydiving, and jet boat riding top the list of things to do in Taupō. There are also geothermal areas to explore, thermal pools and spas to visit, and waterfalls to photograph.
Welcome to the New Zealand you've been waiting for, a picturesque landscape characterised as much by volcanic mountains as it is by bodies of water and native forest. Much of it is thanks to the Taupo Volcanic Zone – a line of geothermal activity that stretches via Rotorua to Whakaari (White Island) in the Bay of Plenty.
Sep 17, 2024 · Taupo is known for having the best skydiving in New Zealand. Lake Taupo provides an incredible backdrop with snow-capped mountains and bright blue waters painting the canvas for your descent. A 2,743-meter (9,000-foot) jump is 199 NZD while an 5,638-meter (18,500-foot) jump is 399 NZD.
- Outside Rotorua Whakarewarewa Or Te Puia
- Wai-O-Tapu + Lady Knox Geyser
- Handy Hint For The Champagne Pool – Wai-O-Tapu
- Waimangu Thermal Valley
- Travelling Between Rotorua and Taupo – Orakei Korako
- Scenic Flights in The Rotorua & Taupo Region
- Huka Falls Reserve Near Taupo
- Tongariro National Park
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Whakarewara/ Te Puia lies just outside the central Rotorua township. In fact, this is one of the first early settlement locations for local Maori. The first fortification (Te Puia Pa) was erected around 1325 AD. Whakarewarewa has approx. 500 pools and at least 65 geyser vents. Seven geysers are currently active. Pohutu Geysererupts to heights of up...
Wai-O-Tapu is located about 30 minutes drive (and 27 kilometres) south of Rotorua. Many of the hot springs in this area have a striking colourful appearance. Be warned folks, you will have to expect a bit of a ‘ripe’ smell of sulphur. This geyser is ‘triggered’ with soap at 10.15 am each morning. View details. What you will see is a fountain of hot...
Moving on, I would suggest that you head off to the nearby “Champagne Pool”. Interestingly enough, you may get this one all to yourself – most tourists go to the Lady Knox show.
Just 10 kilometres north of Wai-O-tapu, you can see another interesting geological site – Waimangu Thermal Valley. Waimangu means ‘black water’ in Māori and it includes Lake Rotomahana. Lake Rotomahana is the former site of the Pink and White Terraces – also the location of the Waimangu Geyser. The eruptions from the Waimangu Geyser were seen reach...
If you head closer to Taupo you’ll come across the Orakei Korako Thermal Valley. This is a highly active geothermal area that sits in the middle of a rural and forest landscape. It is largely known for its series of fault-stepped terraces. You can find these terraces in the valley which lies north of Taupo – on the banks of the Waikato River. The l...
White Island (Whakāri) is New Zealand’s most active cone volcano. About 70 percent of the volcano is actually submerged under the sea – this volcano is absolutely massive – the largest volcanic structure in New Zealand. Update:On Monday, 9 December 2019, 2.11pm White Island unexpectedly erupted. There were 47 people on the island at the time. Sadly...
The best way to explore these natural wonders is to have your own vehicle. Start in the morning from Rotorua and work your way through to Taupo. Don’t forget to visit Huka Falls, which feeds New Zealand largest river – Waikato River. The Huka Falls are a set of waterfalls feed by New Zealand largest lake – Lake Taupo. A few hundred metres upstream ...
If you head further to the south from Lake Taupo, you’ll come across the Tongariro National Park – this is such an iconic attraction. In the summer season, the ‘Tongariro Crossing” is incredibly popular, being famous for hiking trails and its 3 main volcanos – Mt. Ruapehu, Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro. See more details on the hiking options here...
The Taupo area is a major volcanic area famous for thermal features, ski fields, and New Zealand's biggest lake, Lake Taupo. The region is centered around this lake with the lake itself being an ideal place for swimming, boating, and trout fishing. The main town in this region is also called Taupo.
Mar 22, 2024 · While you could easily spend 5 days in Taupo, you want to be sure to see more of New Zealand’s North Island, so I think 2 days in Taupo is the perfect introduction to this adventure-packed town. This itinerary has everything you need to know to plan your perfect 2 day trip to Taupo!
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