New Zealand is a country that has beautiful natural scenery, lush forests, amazing wildlife life, delicious food and wine, all of which will make the visitors spellbound. The youngest country in the world that has a diversity of scenery, culture and art are very close to each other.
Located in the heart of the volcanic North Island Lake Taupo region is where the presence of the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand, geothermal area is amazing and the famous Huka waterfall.
A volcanic crater area of Singapore, Lake Taupo was formed from the devastating volcanic eruption in 181 AD. With an area of 616 square km, Taupo is the largest freshwater lake in Australasia with water so clear that there are billions of freshwater fish that live there.
There are 47 rivers and streams empty into Lake Taupo and the only one there flow out, namely the Waikato River, the longest river in New Zealand. Taupo town is located right on the edge of the lake, with hotels offering spectacular volcanic peaks snow-capped mountains in Tongariro National Park. Most Taupo accommodation package is equipped with a natural spa in the hot pool.
From Auckland, takes 4 hours 40 minutes heading to Taupo by car, or 45 minutes via the air or 5 hours and 25 minutes by train.
Visitors come to Lake Taupo to enjoy the scenery and challenging activities, along with the friendliness of the local culture. Communities on the edge of the lake was turned on by places to eat, drink and party. And in winter, try skiing at Mount Ruapehu until satisfied.
Geothermal activity in Lake Taupo includes geysers, steaming craters, boiling mud pools, and some of the largest silica terraces in the world. Volcanic activity for thousands of years has formed a boiling crater, fumaroles and steam flood. Maori Mythology very connected to the specific features of geothermal energy in this region.
Explore an active geothermal area with mud pools, craters and steam flood. Do not forget to also soak in natural hot spring pools.
