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Lake Taupo New Zealand,
Official Website of Destination Lake Taupo.

Mt Tauhara

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Mt Tauhara is a dormant volcano 1088 metres high, on the east side of the Taupo Volcanic Zone. Mt Tauhara is a prominent landmark for the Taupo township, and access is 6 kilometres east of the town off State Highway 5. The mountain is often referred to as 'The Lady of the Lake' or 'the Pregnant Lady' owing to its silhouette when viewed from the west. Formed about 65,000 years ago, Mount Tauhara was not a fiery inferno or tumultuous vent, instead slowly oozing a viscous dacitic lava.

There are helicoptor flights to the top and guided tours available. The mountain has tracks to the top through native bush and the land is private Maori land so walkers must respect and treat the property with care.  Trampers please keep to the tracks.