Lake Taupo National Park International

Lake Taupo

 
Description: Lake Taupo is a lake situated in the North Island of New Zealand. It has a perimeter of approximately 193 kilometres, a ... more
Lake Taupo ... deepest point of 186 metres and a surface area of 616 square kilometres. The largest lake by surface area in the country, it is drained by the Waikato River, while its main tributaries are the Waitahanui River, the Tongariro River, and the Taupo-Tauranga River. It is noted for stocks of short-finned eel and trout, the former a traditional delicacy and the latter a tourist attraction.

Newest Review: ... thousand feet up in the air sky diving! Taupo is one of the cheapest places for people who like danger, for sky diving and bungy jumping! A must see is Huka falls, this is an easy drive or jump on the bright orange small mini-buses for $5 return. Huka falls is a massive waterfall which is mouth dropping! there are also some great trials around the falls for walkers. It is possible to walk ... more

 ... from the town centre all the way to the falls, which is a beautiful walk! There is also a big geothermal park with lots of smelling pools and boiling mud pools. this is dirt cheap to get into and you walk around on a wooden walk way, meaning no barries, s...more

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emma_ski
Premium Review Lake Taupo: Beautiful town (231 words)
by - written on 08/06/09 (Useful, 9 readings)
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I absolutley loved every minute i spent in Taupo! it has so much to do and see i just couldnt get enough of the little place! Ofcourse there is the huge lake, this is beautiful....the best view of it can be captured 15 thousand feet up in the air sky diving! Taupo is one of the cheapest places for people who like danger, for sky diving and bungy jumping! A must see is Huka falls, this is an easy drive or jump on the bright orange small mini-buses for $5 return. Huka falls is a massive waterfall which is mouth dropping! there are also some great trials around the falls for walkers. It is possible to walk from the town centre all the way to the falls, ...  Read the complete review

Willennium
Premium Review Adventure Capital of North Island (227 words)
by - written on 24/10/01 (Useful, 69 readings)
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Lake Taupo is located in the centre of north island. It is a giant crator lake which was formed a few thousand years ago. It is easily accessible by bus (Intercity) and by car. If your an adrenaline seeker and can't aford the high prices of Queenstown, Taupo is the place to go. There is a 47 metre bungy which is excellent, you even have the option of going into the water during your fall. You can purchase photographs or a video and get your second jump for just $39. There are two skydive companies, of which my favourite was "Taupo Freefall" due to the quality of the videos they produce and the service they give you. You get ...  Read the complete review

 

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