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In the northeast corner of Lake Taupo, the town of Taupo is surrounded by the volcanic peaks of Tongariro National Park. Once known as a city, Taupo is now a 'district', encompassing the town and surrounding hinterland.
The volcanic landscape is ideal for extreme sports, from mountain biking and skiing to bungy jumping. The Taupo region is home to NZ's first mountain board terrain park. You can even ski on an active volcano; Mt Ruapehu is home to the country's two largest ski fields, Turoa and Whakapapa.
The town offers great panoramic views south over Lake Taupo and nearby Mt Ruapehu; both recreational hot spots:
Mt Ruapehu, an active volcano, has fantastic snow cover beyond the standard snow season, perfect for all skiing enthusiasts. The slopes open annually in July, with a mantle of snow remaining on Mt Ruapehu into early spring. This is a great time to zoom down the slopes; enjoying the views without the crowds under crisp blue skies. Even out of snow season the mountain provides plenty of slopes to whizz down, no matter what your mode of transport.Photos
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Taupo lake and town - By PhillipC
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Accommodation
Chevron Motel
Taupo Accommodation - MotelsChevron Motel is in the perfect central location, just one block from the city centre with its great selection of cafes, bars and restaurants...
Veitch Morison Valuers
Taupo Accommodation - Real Estate, Booking AgentsRegistered Valuers & Property Consultants specialising in:
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, LIFESTYLE, RURAL, SUBDIVISION...
Taupo First National
Taupo Accommodation - Real Estate, Booking AgentsTaupo First National cover both Residential Sales, Property Management and Commercial Sales and Leasing. The Taupo First National team prides...
Taupo Urban Retreat
Taupo Accommodation - Backpackers LodgesTaupo Urban Retreat is your 'Urban' sanctuary in the heart of downtown Taupo. While being central to town, it is a quiet, secure and a...
Century 21 - Taupo
Taupo Accommodation - Real Estate, Booking AgentsSituated in Ruapehu Street, on the sunny side, Century 21 - Taupo have a warm welcome waiting to all Taupo's visitors and residents. ...
Activities
Four Play (4Play)
Taupo Activities - Adventure- User rating:
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The 4Play schedule consists of customers firstly being transported to Taupo Bungy, where they will take the plunge and jump off a platform 47...
Taupo Car Club
Taupo Activities - Sports Clubs, VenuesThe Taupo Car Club Inc. has been active since 1959, running and maintaining a 1.4km racetrack just out of Taupo in Godzone, New Zealand.
Big Sky Parasail
Taupo Activities - Water SportsCome soar 800 ft. above lake Taupo. New Zealand's most beautiful lake. Big Sky Parasail offers 2 different flights. A 400 ft. flight and an...
Taupo Quad Adventures
Taupo Activities - AdventureIf you're looking for something different, challenging and above all great fun, then join us riding 300cc quads on our guided native bush...
Taupo Orienteering Club
Taupo Activities - Sports Clubs, VenuesTaupo Orienteering Club is one of the smallest orienteering clubs in New Zealand and was established in 1975 by the late Allan Brown.
The...
Dining
Sierra Cafe
Taupo Dining - Cafes, RestaurantsAt Sierra we strive to provide the true essence of espresso - perfect espresso, passionately served to you in wonderful and stimulating...
Friends Cafe
Taupo Dining - Cafes, RestaurantsFriends Cafe on the waterfront in Taupo is an ideal spot for sitting back with a coffee and enjoying delicious homemade meals.
Freshly...
Robert Harris Cafe
Taupo Dining - Cafes, RestaurantsRobert Harris Cafe offer a delicious range of snacks and meals baked fresh in the cafe every day.
Settle down on a comfortable seat...
LogOn Internet Espresso Bar
Taupo Dining - Cafes, RestaurantsLocated in Taupo, LogOn is a friendly internet espresso bar that caters for all.
The cafe offers the latest Windows Vista Computers, High...
Scenic Cellars
Taupo Dining - Bars, Clubs, PubsTour our Underground Cellar complete with Bordeaux Room or sample the delights on offer at our regular tastings and dinners. Let our knowledgable...
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1 Travel Comment
If you like modern exciting towns that are really set up for our overseas visitors then this is the place to visit. Mountains, lake, rivers, shopping, tramping, skydiving - fishing is the reason we visit Taupo, the awesome lake and rainbow and brown trout - nothing nicer than a tranquil morning...
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