{"id":17664,"date":"2014-11-17T05:15:11","date_gmt":"2014-11-17T05:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=17664"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:58:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:58:36","slug":"taupo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/new-zealand\/taupo\/","title":{"rendered":"Taupo in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\"Taupo\"
Taupo is located on the shores of New Zealand's largest lake - Lake Taupo<\/div><\/a>\"Taupo,<\/a>\"Greenery<\/a>\"Houses<\/a><\/div>
\nTaupo is a riverside town unhurried by the bustle of everyday life; where the day begins with the serene gurgling of a large freshwater lake, and nights end with bonfires. It is an urban paradise where worries float away in the waters of the clear blue Lake Taupo, the town\u2019s patron lake.<\/p>\n

Things to Do in Taupo<\/span><\/h2>\n

With a variety of water bound activities like jet boating, water skiing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and world-class fishing, the adventurist will never get bored in this town. Set sail to history in ancient Maori rock carvings at Mine Bay, which can only be seen from the water. Or, lie in wait as you cast the bait for some of the finest trout at Turangi, the largest natural trout fishery in the world.<\/p>\n

Even if you are more of a land mammal, this resort town has plenty to offer you. Take a walk down the Craters of the Moon, which takes you down a mythical world of colorful soils, steam vents, and explosive bubbling craters. This also tells you the story of Lake Taupo\u2019s fiery birth in the geysers and boiling mud pools. As you walk north of Lake Taupo, be awed by the magnificent Huka Falls, and watch 220,000 liters of water thundering off a cliff every second. This is New Zealand\u2019s most popular tourist attraction.<\/p>\n

Explore the Tongariro National Park<\/a> filled with 80,000 hectares of hot springs, emerald lakes and alpine meadows. This Park was gifted to the nation by Maori chief, Te Heuheu Tukino IV in 1887 and it achieved World Heritage status a hundred years later. Filled with three active volcanoes, the most popular activity in the Park is the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a one-day trek through the otherworldly terrain of the three mountains. Walk past old lava flows, steaming craters and thermal lakes into an unforgettable journey. If you enjoy skiing, don\u2019t forget to visit the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields.<\/p>\n

Famous Taupo attractions also include the Taupo Motorsport Park and the Orakei Korako Geyserland. This town is known as the Home of New Zealand<\/a> Motorsport. With a certified NZDRA drag strip and an international FIA Category 2 race circuit, Taupo hosts several world-class motorsport events like the Powercruise and Motorcycle Track Day. Visit any of these events for a race of adrenaline.<\/p>\n

A 25-minute drive from Taupo, the Orakei Korako is a hidden valley filled with gushing geysers, hot springs and some of the rarest silica terraces in the world. Walk down the secret lair of the thermal Ruatapu Cave that takes you to the mystic Pool of Mirrors or \u2018Waiwhakataa\u2019 at the bottom. This is a walk you will remember forever.<\/p>\n

In addition to this, you can also take part in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, New Zealand\u2019s premier cycling event that tests your limits and challenges your spirit. Every year, people from over 20 countries participate in this event that has something to offer to the casual weekend rider as well as the mountain biking enthusiast.<\/p>\n

If on the other hand, you like to skydive, Taupo is the best place for you. Jump from an aircraft at 15,000 feet in the air and free-fall into the world\u2019s most stunning drop zone at Taupo Tandem Skydiving. See life through new eyes, as you take in the breathtaking beauty of snow-capped mountains and the fresh blue Lake Taupo. And as you descend into a safe canopy landing, breathe in true freedom.<\/p>\n

Nearby attractions\u00a0of Taupo<\/strong><\/span>:\u00a0<\/strong>Wairakei, Tokaanu, Acacia Bay, Mangakino, Kinloch, Turangi<\/p>\n

Taupo Map<\/span><\/h2>\n