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- Shore length 1 193 km (120 mi) Surface elevation 356 m (1,168 ft) Islands Motutaiko Island (11 ha) 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.
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Geography. Lake Taupō has a perimeter of approximately 193 km (120 mi) and a maximum depth of 186 m (610 ft). It is drained by the Waikato River (New Zealand's longest river), and its main tributaries are the Waitahanui River, the Tongariro River, and the Tauranga Taupō River.
Lake Taupō has a steep drop-off from the shore to an average depth of 100m, and plunges to 186m at its deepest point. In the mornings Lake Taupo can be shrouded in mist, which usually rolls back by midday to reveal the sparkling waters beneath.
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Lake Taupo is New Zealand's largest lake. The Taupo volcano that sits beneath it is believed to have erupted 28 times in the last 27,000 years, with an eruption 26,500 years ago forming the lake. New Zealand's longest river, the Waikato River, runs out of Lake Taupo. The modern town of Taupo, on the north-eastern shores of the lake, was founded as ...
The large, attractive lake is a drawcard in itself. Lakeside walkways beside Taupo town provide great views of the huge water body, particularly the smaller Tapuaeharuru Bay where the town is located. On clear days, views of the snow-capped peaks of the Tongariro National Parkto the south can be seen. Lake Cruises and Fishing: From Taupo town, gett...
Lake Taupo is accessible from most parts of the North Island. State Highway 1 runs along the lake's eastern side and State Highway 32 along its west. Taupo has a small airport but Rotorua's is larger, and the city is just an hour's drive from Taupo. If you're self-driving—as many visitors to New Zealand are—here are some useful distances to Taupo c...
There are good reasons to visit Taupo at any time of year. In the summer, the weather is warmest and you can enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking on the lake or hiking and mountain biking nearby. In the winter, Taupo gets somewhat colder than the nearest coastal cities, as it's inland and at a slight elevation, 1,181 feet (360 meters). Although y...
Lake Taupo is just north of the Tongariro National Park, one of only three national parks in the North Island. There, visitors can ski in the winter (at the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields) or hike in the summer. The Tongariro Alpine Crossingis a very popular (read: very busy) day hike through the park that affords close-up volcano views in a moon-l...
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The shores of Lake Taupo are dotted with quaint settlements, hamlets and villages just waiting to be explored. Kinloch A picturesque village set on a quiet bay near the top of Lake Taupo, Kinloch is an in-the-know hideaway.
At 30 km wide and 40 km long, there’s no avoiding the glorious great lake when you come to Taupō. Its full name is Taupō–nui–a–Tia, and no matter which angle you take it in from, it’s always breathtaking.
Lake Taupō is said to be the largest, bluest, freshwater lake in New Zealand & the southern hemisphere. There are paths along the lake as well as a huge playground for the kids. You can find clean bathrooms at the park. There are plenty of shops and eating establishments.
Sep 17, 2024 · Taupo is on the North Island of New Zealand and sits on the shores of Lake Taupo (hence the name). It’s part of the Taupo Volcanic Zone, an area that has had high volcanic activity for the past 2 million years.
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