Deep in the central plateau of the North Island, Taupo, as a result of a huge volcanic eruption 300,000 years ago, created for this region the largest lake in New Zealand - Lake Taupo, which is the size of Singapore. It is said that 750 cubic kilometres of ash and pumice were ejected at the time; and the last major eruption, in 180 AD, spewed so much ash into the sky that it turned the sky red. The eruption was recorded in both ancient Rome and ancient China - the birth of Lake Taupo is quite legendary and has wowed many eyes as a result. Of course, the area is still geologically active and exceptionally rich in geothermal resources. This also gives Lake Taupo a unique natural endowment. This lake, no need to squeeze out between the mountains in an effort to move forward in the waterway, but gently diffuse, on the vast expanse of water, rounded and full, sometimes blue, and suddenly stacked emerald.
➤Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo is the largest freshwater lake in ANZ. The lake covers an area of 616 square kilometers. The crystal-clear lake is home to countless trout. Water sports are available at Lake Taupo all year round, including water skiing, jet ski towing, jet skiing, fishing, lake swimming, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing and seaplane tours. A total of 47 rivers and streams flow into Lake Taupo in this region, including New Zealand's longest river, the Waikato. The town of Taupo is located right on the lake. The snow-covered volcanoes of Tongariro National Park can be seen from many lodges.
Address: Lake Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
➤Huka Falls
Through the Taupo near the highway to reach the abundant water, magnificent Huka Falls, Waikato River from 12 metres high river fault rushing down, resulting in 230 tonnes per second of water flow, light blue as a jewel of the Waikato River due to the role of the pass and the fault, resulting in a huge jet and downward momentum, the formation of foamy water cascade cascade down, so the locals call this waterfall " Huka", which means foam. Huka", which means "foam".
Address: Taupo, New Zealand
➤Hukafalls Jet
If you want to get further in touch with the waterfall, you can take a ride on the Huka Jet Boat, which is one of the few boats in the world that can rotate 360 degrees while travelling at high speed.
Address: Huka Falls Road, Taupo
➤Canoe & Kayak Taupo Tours
Take a canoe ride to see the Maori rock carvings, or go rafting at sunset to get beautiful photos～.
Address: 54 Spa Rd, Taupo
➤Sail Barbary
Don't want to row your own boat? You have the option of enjoying Lake Taupo on a sailboat, and you can also play jump ship.
Address: Redoubt St, Taupo
➤Big Sky Parasail
Do you remember the film "Wuji"? In it, Cecilia Cheung was pulled up and flew like a bird, and now you can experience the feeling of flying too.
Address: 20 Redoubt St, Taupo
➤Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park
The Aoraki Korakau Geothermal Park offers beautiful scenery, lots of activities and a spectacular area of caves, hot springs and mud pools.
Address: 494 Orakei Korako Rd, Taupo
➤Lake Taupo Museum
The Lake Taupo Museum is a very small museum showcasing the history of the lake and artwork about it.
Address: 4 Story Pl, Taupo
➤Rainbow Trout fishing
Taupo is one of the best places in the world to fish for rainbow trout and there are many tour operators offering fishing experiences.
Website: www.greatlaketaupo.com
➤Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
The gardens are home to rare alpine plants, North American azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias.
Address: Corner Shepherd Road & Hyde Avenue, Waipahihi, Taupo
➤Maori Rock Carvings
The carvings are located in Western Bay, where you can paddle a canoe or take a boat ride to see the carvings by Maori artist Matahi. The carvings focus on the ancestors who led the Tuwharetoa and Te Arawa tribes to Taupo hundreds of years ago.
Address: 23 Whakamoenga Point, Acacia Bay, Taupo
➤Kaimanawa Forest Park
Explore the local forests and rivers on foot in the Forest Park, or get on your mountain bike and get up to speed.
Address: Manawatu-Wanganui
➤Taupo Lakeside Walks
The lakeside trail is gentle and not too long, making it ideal for a family stroll.
➤Craters of the Moon
Explore the hissing crater, feel the heat of the earth on the rim of the walkway, and watch the boiling mud from the viewing platform.
The lakeside trail is gentle and not too long, making it ideal for a family stroll.
Address: 171 Karapiti Road, Taupo
➤Taupo Skydive
If you missed the skydiving in Queenstown, you can go to Taupo to feel it, and the price is cheaper than Queenstown.
➤Heli Adventure Flights
If you're afraid of skydiving, you can take a helicopter ride to enjoy the view of Lake Taupo.
➤Taupo Bungy Jump
New Zealand is definitely a paradise for extreme sports enthusiasts, and you can go bungee jumping if you haven't experienced enough sky diving.
Address: 202 Spa Rd, Taupo
➤ McDonald's Aircraft Restaurant
This is the only McDonald's in the world to use a retired aircraft as a storefront. Formerly a DC-3 passenger aircraft, it was built in 1943 and served Air New Zealand in the 1950s and 1960s. The plane's last flight was in October 1984! McDonald's Corporation bought the plane in 1990 when they were preparing to build a restaurant and opened it in September of that year. People can enjoy a very special McDonald's meal inside the plane! This McDonald's once topped the "World's 10 Coolest McDonald's Stores" list.
Address: 16 Roberts St, Taupo