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Lake Taupo New Zealand,
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Tokaanu Wharf

the long wooden wharf

The long shakey wooden wharf at Tokaanu stretches out into Lake Taupo. Tokaanu has a long association with tourism and in the late 1800's and early 1900's, tourists travelling the grand tourist route from Wanganui to Tauranga arrived by stage coach from Waiouru, stayed the night in the Tokaanu Hotel, then departed from the historic Tokaanu wharf by steam launch for Taupo at the northern end of the lake. 

The Wharf dates from the early 1800's and is one of the oldest structures of its kind in New Zealand.  It is now undergoing restoration and currently you can walk two thirds of its length.  The Tokaanu Wharf is a popular picnic and fishing spot.