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Lake Taupo is…

World famous trout fishing in New Zealand’s biggest lake. Swimming in pristine waters. Relaxing in hot pools. It is snow skiing on a volcano or walking in native bush. It is visiting the mighty Huka falls or jet boating on a raging river. It is spending time with family or making friends with locals. Come and experience our landscape. Enjoy the nightlife and funky cafes. It is a rugged and rich in history, beautiful and accessible, it is the real New Zealand.

Did you know?

The Department of Conservation offer a Summer Nature programme. Active in the Park offers awesome mountain bike rides, kayaking, kiwi chasing, heli-hiking and all sorts of other great activities for the family. Join them for a great experience in places you might never have seen before! Visit their website for more information.

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 Mangakino Taupo Turangi Mt Ruapehu/Tongariro

Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

Solo, endurance or relay challenges based around a 160km circumnavigation of Lake Taupo. The event regularly attracts in excess of ten thousand riders and in 2006 was admitted to the prestigious UCI Golden Bike Series, thus gaining recognition as being one of the world’s top seven rides.

Mountain biking in Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo has over 80kms of purpose cut mountain biking tracks. With summer on its way why not come on over and check it out.

Unguided Walks & Hikes

Walks & HikesTake a look at our guide to some of the most popular walks and hikes in our district.

 

Travelling to this beautiful destination is easy:

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Upcoming Events

Brett Taylor: Beauty for Ashes

21 Nov 2009 - 15 Dec 2009

Sculptures in bronze and clay, painting and drawing by a talented artist from Pikowai.
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Cyclemania

23 Nov 2009 - 29 Nov 2009

Taupo’s festival of cycling.
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'Art versus Art' - Brett Taylor Talk

25 Nov 2009 - 25 Nov 2009

Floor talk by Brett Taylor in conjunction with his exhibition 'Beauty for Ashes'.
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Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

28 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

New Zealand’s premier cycling event.
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