Lago Taupo

Lake Taupō Essentials

Lake Taupō, situated in the caldera of a massive volcano, offers a mix of geothermal activity and cultural heritage. This collection features the 14-meter-high Māori rock carvings at Mine Bay and the powerful Huka Falls, where 220,000 liters of water per second surge through a narrow canyon. Explore the geothermal boardwalks of Craters of the Moon, bathe in the natural Otumuheke Stream hot pools, or dine inside a decommissioned 1943 Douglas DC-3 aircraft. These sites represent the region's unique volcanic geology and recreational history.