in New Zealand · North Island

Taupo

A lakeside town on New Zealand's largest lake, ringed by thundering waterfalls, geothermal fields and volcanic peaks.

Notable spots

Huka Falls
Nature
A quarter of a million litres of ice-blue water per second.
Lake Taupo
Nature
A caldera lake the size of Singapore, great for cruises and trout fishing.
Craters of the Moon
Nature
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Nature

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Taupo in Oct: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.