Taupo

Hit the nearby ski slopes then tick off our list of the best winter activities in Taupō, the coolest lakeside resort town you’ll find! 1. GEOTHERMAL MOONSCAPES Wandering through the colourful moonscape of Taupō’s geothermal walkways is a magical winter experience. Geothermal steam drifts across the paths, engulfing

Just over 3 hours’ drive from Auckland, or a short 50 minute flight, you’ll find the ultimate North Island holiday destination - Great Lake Taupō. With its stunning volcanic landscape of lake, mountains and the stunning town of Taupō, this region is an outdoors paradise. TAUPŌ TOWN Lake Taupō

State highway 5 links the geothermal cities of Rotorua & Taupo

Taupo Winter Festival 4-14th of July

Breathtaking Mt Ruapehu is an active volcano with awe-inspiring views