1 2 3<!doctype html> 4<!--[if lte IE 8 ]> <html class="no-js oldie" lang="en"> <![endif]--> 5<!--[if IE 9 ]> <html class="no-js ie9" lang="en"> <![endif]--> 6<!--[if (gte IE 10)|!(IE)]><!--> 7<html lang="en" dir="ltr" class="no-js"> 8 <!--<![endif]--> 9<head> 10 <meta charset="utf-8"> 11<meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge"> 12<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" /> 13<title>Love TaupÅ New Zealand | Taupo Official Website</title> 14 <meta name="description" content="Find inspiration on what to see and do in the TaupÅ NZ region, the heart of Aotearoa New Zealandâs beautiful North Island. " /> 15<meta name="referrer" content="origin"> 16<link rel="canonical" href="https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/" /> 17 18 19 20<meta property="og:type" content="article" /> 21<meta property="og:title" content="Love TaupÅ | TaupÅ Tourism Official Site" /> 22<meta property="og:url" content="https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/" /> 23<meta name="twitter:card" content="summary" /> 24 <meta property="og:image" content="http://www.lovetaupo.com/media/25bp4kvo/iaffh-hero.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=630&rnd=134072487909430000" /> 25 <meta property="og:description" content="Find inspiration on what to see and do in TaupÅ, the heart of Aotearoa New Zealandâs beautiful North Island. " /> 26<meta name="author" content="Love Taupo | www.lovetaupo.com" /> 27<link rel="canonical" href="https://www.lovetaupo.com/" /> 28<link rel="amphtml" href="https://www.lovetaupo.com/" /> 29<style> 30.c-hero::after {display: none !important;} 31</style> 32 33 34 35 36 37<meta name="msvalidate.01" content="CA25B814CEE80BEEEC0E3AC72B516131" /> 38<meta name="google-site-verification" content="ZGEELTMHu7Uqs06twXKNTMNqxHhGv5UPLMDrt_ZbyXE" />
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144<script> 145(function () { 146 "use strict"; 147 148 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 149 // 1) CONFIG â edit these four-ish things, then you're done. 150 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 151 var SITE = { 152 origin: "https://www.lovetaupo.com", 153 orgName: "Love TaupÅ", 154 orgLegalName: "Destination Great Lake TaupÅ", 155 orgLogo: "https://www.lovetaupo.com/Content/images/Logos/DGLT_Love%20Taupo_Primary_Gradient_RGB.png", 156 language: "en-NZ", 157 defaultRegion: "Waikato", 158 defaultLocality: "TaupÅ", 159 contactPhone: "0800 525 382", 160 sameAs: [ 161 "https://www.facebook.com/LoveTaupoNZ/", 162 "https://www.instagram.com/lovetauponz/", 163 "https://youtube.com/@lovetaupo" 164 ], 165 // Leave "" to omit the sitelinks search box. To enable it, set your real 166 // search URL with {search_term_string} where the query goes, e.g.: 167 // SITE.origin + "/en/search/?q={search_term_string}" 168 searchUrlTemplate: "" 169 }; 170 171 // URL path -> page kind. FIRST MATCH WINS. Tweak to match your real foldering. 172 var ROUTES = [ 173 { re: /^\/(en\/?)?$/, kind: "home" }, 174 { re: /^\/en\/operators\//, kind: "attraction" }, // <- flip to "localbusiness" if this folder also holds stays/eateries 175 { re: /^\/en\/stay\/[^/]+\/[^/]+/, kind: "lodging" }, // /stay/<category>/<business> 176 { re: /^\/en\/see-do\/eat-drink\/[^/]+\/[^/]+/, kind: "eat" }, // /see-do/eat-drink/<category>/<business> 177 { re: /^\/en\/discover\/our-stories\/[^/]+/, kind: "story" }, 178 { re: /^\/en\/see-do\/events\//, kind: "collection" }, // event DETAIL pages need start dates -> do those server-side for full Event schema 179 { re: /^\/en\/(discover|see-do|plan|stay)\//, kind: "collection" } // category / landing pages 180 ]; 181 182 // OPTIONAL: per-path FAQ. Fill these in for high-intent Plan pages and they 183 // get FAQPage schema automatically. Key = exact pathname (trailing slash). 184 var FAQ_BY_PATH = { 185 // "/en/stay/where-can-i-camp/": [ 186 // { q: "Can I freedom camp around Lake TaupÅ?", a: "Short, factual answer here." }, 187 // { q: "Where are the nearest holiday parks?", a: "Short, factual answer here." } 188 // ] 189 }; 190 191 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 192 // 2) Helpers â read what's already in the page's <head> and DOM. 193 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 194 function metaContent(sel){ var el = document.querySelector(sel); return el ? el.getAttribute("content") : null; } 195 function og(p){ return metaContent('meta[property="og:' + p + '"]'); } 196 197 function pageName(){ 198 var t = og("title") || document.title || SITE.orgName; 199 return t.split(/\s*\|\s*/)[0].trim() || SITE.orgName; // strip " | Official TaupÅ Website" style brand suffixes 200 } 201 function pageDescription(){ return og("description") || metaContent('meta[name="description"]') || ""; } 202 function pageImage(){ return (og("image") || "").replace(/^http:\/\//, "https://"); } 203 function pageUrl(){ 204 var l = document.querySelector('link[rel="canonical"]'); 205 return (l && l.href) || og("url") || (location.origin + location.pathname); 206 } 207 208 function telephone(){ var a = document.querySelector('a[href^="tel:"]'); return a ? a.getAttribute("href").replace(/^tel:/, "").trim() : null; } 209 function email(){ var a = document.querySelector('a[href^="mailto:"]'); return a ? a.getAttribute("href").replace(/^mailto:/, "").trim() : null; } 210 function externalSite(){ 211 var links = [].slice.call(document.querySelectorAll('a[href^="http"]')); 212 for (var i = 0; i < links.length; i++){ 213 if (/visit website/i.test(links[i].textContent || "")) return links[i].href; 214 } 215 return null; 216 } 217 function titleCase(slug){ return slug.replace(/-/g, " ").replace(/\b\w/g, function (c){ return c.toUpperCase(); }); } 218 function defaultAddress(){ 219 return { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": SITE.defaultLocality, "addressRegion": SITE.defaultRegion, "addressCountry": "NZ" }; 220 } 221 222 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 223 // 3) Detect the page kind. 224 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 225 function detectKind(){ 226 if (document.body && document.body.dataset && document.body.dataset.schemaType){ 227 return document.body.dataset.schemaType; // explicit wins 228 } 229 var p = location.pathname; 230 for (var i = 0; i < ROUTES.length; i++){ if (ROUTES[i].re.test(p)) return ROUTES[i].kind; } 231 return "webpage"; 232 } 233 234 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 235 // 4) Build the schema nodes. 236 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 237 function orgNode(){ 238 return { 239 "@type": "Organization", 240 "@id": SITE.origin + "/#organization", 241 "name": SITE.orgName, 242 "legalName": SITE.orgLegalName, 243 "url": SITE.origin + "/", 244 "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": SITE.orgLogo }, 245 "sameAs": SITE.sameAs, 246 "contactPoint": { 247 "@type": "ContactPoint", 248 "telephone": SITE.contactPhone, 249 "contactType": "customer service", 250 "areaServed": "NZ", 251 "availableLanguage": "en" 252 } 253 }; 254 } 255 256 function websiteNode(){ 257 var w = { 258 "@type": "WebSite", 259 "@id": SITE.origin + "/#website", 260 "url": SITE.origin + "/", 261 "name": SITE.orgName, 262 "inLanguage": SITE.language, 263 "publisher": { "@id": SITE.origin + "/#organization" } 264 }; 265 if (SITE.searchUrlTemplate){ 266 w.potentialAction = { 267 "@type": "SearchAction",
268 "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": SITE.searchUrlTemplate }, 269 "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" 270 }; 271 } 272 return w; 273 } 274 275 function destinationNode(){ 276 return { 277 "@type": "TouristDestination", 278 "@id": SITE.origin + "/#destination", 279 "name": "Great Lake TaupÅ", 280 "description": pageDescription() || "TaupÅ, in the heart of New Zealand's North Island.", 281 "url": SITE.origin + "/en/", 282 "touristType": ["Adventure", "Nature", "Family", "Geothermal and wellness"], 283 "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": -38.6857, "longitude": 176.0702 }, 284 "containedInPlace": { "@type": "Country", "name": "New Zealand" } 285 }; 286 } 287 288 function entityNode(kind){ 289 var url = pageUrl(); 290 var base = { "@id": url + "#entity", "url": url, "name": pageName() }; // inLanguage added only to page/article nodes below (not valid on a Place) 291 var d = pageDescription(); if (d) base.description = d; 292 var img = pageImage(); if (img) base.image = img; 293 294 function business(type){ 295 var n = { "@type": type }; 296 for (var k in base){ n[k] = base[k]; } 297 n.address = defaultAddress(); 298 var t = telephone(); if (t) n.telephone = t; 299 var e = email(); if (e) n.email = e; 300 var x = externalSite();if (x) n.sameAs = x; 301 return n; 302 } 303 304 switch (kind){ 305 case "home": return null; // home is covered by WebSite + TouristDestination 306 case "attraction": 307 // email isn't valid on a plain TouristAttraction (a Place). When the page has 308 // one, dual-type as LocalBusiness so email/contact details validate cleanly. 309 return business(email() ? ["LocalBusiness", "TouristAttraction"] : "TouristAttraction"); 310 case "lodging": return business("LodgingBusiness"); 311 case "eat": return business("Restaurant"); 312 case "localbusiness": return business("LocalBusiness"); 313 case "story": { 314 var a = { "@type": "Article", "headline": base.name, "inLanguage": SITE.language }; 315 for (var k in base){ a[k] = base[k]; } 316 a.author = { "@id": SITE.origin + "/#organization" }; 317 a.publisher = { "@id": SITE.origin + "/#organization" }; 318 a.mainEntityOfPage = url; 319 var mod = metaContent('meta[property="article:modified_time"]'); if (mod) a.dateModified = mod; 320 var pub = metaContent('meta[property="article:published_time"]'); if (pub) a.datePublished = pub; 321 return a; 322 } 323 case "collection": { 324 var c = { "@type": "CollectionPage", "isPartOf": { "@id": SITE.origin + "/#website" }, "inLanguage": SITE.language }; 325 for (var k in base){ c[k] = base[k]; } 326 return c; 327 } 328 default: { 329 var w = { "@type": "WebPage", "isPartOf": { "@id": SITE.origin + "/#website" }, "inLanguage": SITE.language }; 330 for (var k in base){ w[k] = base[k]; } 331 return w; 332 } 333 } 334 } 335 336 function breadcrumbNode(lastName){ 337 var segs = location.pathname.split("/").filter(Boolean); 338 if (segs[0] === "en") segs.shift(); 339 if (!segs.length) return null; // skip on home 340 var items = [{ "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": SITE.origin + "/en/" }]; 341 var path = SITE.origin + "/en"; 342 for (var i = 0; i < segs.length; i++){ 343 path += "/" + segs[i]; 344 var isLast = (i === segs.length - 1); 345 items.push({ "@type": "ListItem", "position": i + 2, "name": isLast ? lastName : titleCase(segs[i]), "item": path + "/" }); 346 } 347 return { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": pageUrl() + "#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": items }; 348 } 349 350 function faqNode(){ 351 var f = FAQ_BY_PATH[location.pathname]; 352 if (!f || !f.length) return null; 353 return { 354 "@type": "FAQPage", 355 "@id": pageUrl() + "#faq", 356 "mainEntity": f.map(function (x){ 357 return { "@type": "Question", "name": x.q, "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": x.a } }; 358 }) 359 }; 360 } 361 362 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 363 // 5) Assemble the @graph and inject it. 364 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 365 function build(){ 366 var kind = detectKind();
367 var graph = [orgNode(), websiteNode()]; 368 if (kind === "home") graph.push(destinationNode()); 369 var entity = entityNode(kind); if (entity) graph.push(entity); 370 var bc = breadcrumbNode(entity ? entity.name : pageName()); if (bc) graph.push(bc); 371 var faq = faqNode(); if (faq) graph.push(faq); 372 return { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": graph }; 373 } 374 375 function inject(){ 376 try { 377 if (document.getElementById("lt-global-schema")) return; // idempotent 378 var s = document.createElement("script"); 379 s.type = "application/ld+json"; 380 s.id = "lt-global-schema"; 381 s.text = JSON.stringify(build()); 382 document.head.appendChild(s); 383 } catch (e){ 384 if (window.console) console.warn("Love TaupÅ global schema error:", e); 385 } 386 } 387 388 if (document.readyState === "loading"){ document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", inject); } 389 else { inject(); } 390})(); 391</script>
391 392 393<!-- =========================================================================== 394 THE CLEAN UPGRADE (optional, needs one template tweak from Terabyte): 395 Add a data attribute to the <body> tag in each document-type template, e.g. 396 <body data-schema-type="lodging"> (or attraction / eat / story / etc.) 397 The script reads that first and stops guessing from the URL. This removes 398 the /operators/ ambiguity entirely and is bullet-proof. 399 400 RICHER DATA (price, opening hours, geo) reads best from your Umbraco 401 fields server-side rather than scraped in JS. When you're ready, the same 402 logic above drops straight into a Razor partial in the master <head>. 403=========================================================================== --> 404 405 406 407
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448<div class="c-header js-header"> 449 450 451 <div class="c-header__wrapper"> 452 <a href="/" class="c-header__logo"> 453 <img class="big" src="/Content/images/Logos/DGLT_Love Taupo_Primary_Gradient_Rev_RGB.png" /> 454 <img class="small" src="/Content/images/Logos/DGLT_Love Taupo_Primary_Rev_RGB.png" /> 455 </a> 456 457 <button class="c-header__nav-toggle c-header__button o-btn--reset js-menu-toggle u-hidden--l" title="Open menu" data-alt-title="Close menu"> 458 <b aria-hidden="true"></b> 459 <b aria-hidden="true"></b> 460 <b aria-hidden="true"></b> 461 <span class="u-visuallyhidden">Menu</span> 462 </button> 463 <div class="c-header__nav u-hidden u-show--l"> 464 <ul class="o-list--reset o-list--inline"> 465 466 <li> 467 <a href="/en/discover/" class="c-header__nav__link js-head-nav" data-nav-index="0">Discover</a> 468 </li> 469 <li> 470 <a href="/en/see-do/" class="c-header__nav__link js-head-nav" data-nav-index="1">See & do</a> 471 </li> 472 <li> 473 <a href="/en/stay/" class="c-header__nav__link js-head-nav" data-nav-index="2">Stay</a> 474 </li> 475 <li> 476 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/" class="c-header__nav__link js-head-nav" data-nav-index="3">Eat & drink</a> 477 </li> 478 <li> 479 <a href="/en/plan/" class="c-header__nav__link js-head-nav" data-nav-index="4">Plan</a> 480 </li> 481 <li> 482 <a href="/en/discover/our-stories/" class="c-header__nav__link">Our stories</a> 483 </li> 484 <li> 485 <a href="/en/plan/deals/" class="c-header__nav__link">Deals</a> 486 </li> 487 <li> 488 <a href="/en/plan/meet/" class="c-header__nav__link js-head-nav" data-nav-index="5">Meet in Taupo</a> 489 </li> 490 <li> 491 <a href="/en/see-do/featured-event/hui-a-tapoi/" class="c-header__nav__link">Hui a Tapoi</a> 492 </li> 493 <span class="iconf-close js-menu-toggle c-nav-close-desktop"></span> 494 </ul> 495 </div> 496 497 <div class="c-header__buttons"> 498 499 <a href="tel: 0800 525 382" class="c-header__button u-hidden--l" title="Visitor Info: 0800 525 382"> 500 <span class="c-header__button-icon iconf-phone" aria-hidden="true"></span> 501 <span class="u-visuallyhidden">Visitor Info: 0800 525 382</span> 502 </a> 503 <span class="c-header__button c-header__button--phone-lg js-header__phone-toggle-lg"> 504 <span class="c-header__button-icon iconf-phone" aria-hidden="true"></span> 505 <span class="c-header__button--phone-text">Visitor Info: 0800 525 382</span> 506 </span> 507 508 <button class="c-header__search-toggle c-header__button o-btn--reset js-header__search-toggle" title="Search"> 509 <span class="c-header__button-icon iconf-search" aria-hidden="true"></span> 510 </button> 511 512 <a href="/en/plan/weather/" class="c-header__button c-header__button--lg" target="" title="Weather"> 513 <span class="c-header__button-icon iconf-weather" aria-hidden="true"></span> 514 <span class="u-visuallyhidden">Weather</span> 515 </a> 516 <a href="/en/plan/webcam/" class="c-header__button c-header__button--lg" title="Webcam"> 517 <span class="c-header__button-icon iconf-webcam" aria-hidden="true"></span> 518 <span class="u-visuallyhidden">Webcam</span> 519 </a> 520 </div> 521 </div> 522 523 <div class="c-menu js-menu is-collapsed"> 524 <div class="c-menu__bg"></div> 525 <div class="c-menu__wrapper c-layout-wrapper"> 526 <div class="c-menu__tools"> 527 <a href="/en/plan/weather/" class="c-menu__tool-item" target=""> 528 <span class="c-menu__tool-icon iconf-weather" aria-hidden="true"></span>Weather 529 </a> 530 <a href="/en/plan/webcam/" class="c-menu__tool-item"> 531 <span class="c-menu__tool-icon iconf-webcam" aria-hidden="true"></span>Webcam 532 </a> 533 </div> 534 <div class="c-menu__primary"> 535<nav class="c-primary-nav js-nav js-nav-desktop"> 536 <ul class="c-primary-nav__parents o-list--reset"> 537 <li class="c-primary-nav__parent js-nav__parent"> 538 <a href="/en/discover/" class="c-primary-nav__parent-link js-nav__parent-link"> 539 Discover 540 <span class="c-primary-nav__parent-icon iconf-arrow-small-right js-navigation__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> 541 </a> 542 <ul class="c-primary-nav__children o-list--reset js-nav__children"> 543 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 544 <a href="/en/discover/" class="c-primary-nav__child-link">Overview</a> 545 </li> 546 <li class="c-primary-nav__child js-nav__parent"> 547 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link js-nav__parent-link" href="/en/discover/highlights/"> 548 Highlights 549 <span class="c-primary-nav__child-icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span> 550 </a> 551 <ul class="c-primary-nav__grandchildren o-list--reset"> 552 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 553 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Overview</a> 554 </li> 555 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 556 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/must-see/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Must See</a> 557 </li> 558 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 559 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/lake-taupo/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Lake Taupo</a> 560 </li> 561 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 562 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/tongariro-national-park/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Tongariro National Park</a> 563 </li> 564 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 565 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/huka-falls/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Huka Falls</a> 566 </li> 567 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 568 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/great-lake-trails/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Great Lake Trails</a> 569 </li> 570 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 571 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/tongariro-river-and-turangi/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Tongariro River and Turangi</a> 572 </li> 573 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 574 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/waikato-river/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Waikato River</a> 575 </li> 576 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 577 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/pureora-forest-park/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Pureora Forest Park</a> 578 </li> 579 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 580 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/kaimanawa-forest-park/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Kaimanawa Forest Park</a> 581 </li> 582 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 583 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/geothermal/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Geothermal</a> 584 </li> 585 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 586 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/relax-and-unwind/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Relax and Unwind</a> 587 </li> 588 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 589 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/immerse-in-nature/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Immerse in nature</a> 590 </li> 591 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 592 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/connect-with-others/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Connect with others</a> 593 </li> 594 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 595 <a href="/en/discover/highlights/active-adventure/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Active Adventure</a> 596 </li> 597 </ul> 598 </li> 599 <li class="c-primary-nav__child js-nav__parent"> 600 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link js-nav__parent-link" href="/en/discover/our-towns-and-villages/"> 601 Our towns and villages 602 <span class="c-primary-nav__child-icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span> 603 </a> 604 <ul class="c-primary-nav__grandchildren o-list--reset"> 605 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 606 <a href="/en/discover/our-towns-and-villages/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Overview</a> 607 </li> 608 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 609 <a href="/en/discover/our-towns-and-villages/taupo-town/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Taupo town</a> 610 </li> 611 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 612 <a href="/en/discover/our-towns-and-villages/turangi/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Turangi</a> 613 </li> 614 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 615 <a href="/en/discover/our-towns-and-villages/mangakino/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Mangakino</a> 616 </li> 617 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 618 <a href="/en/discover/our-towns-and-villages/lakeside-settlements/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Lakeside settlements</a> 619 </li> 620 </ul> 621 </li> 622 <li class="c-primary-nav__child js-nav__parent"> 623 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link js-nav__parent-link" href="/en/discover/when-to-visit/"> 624 When to visit 625 <span class="c-primary-nav__child-icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span> 626 </a> 627 <ul class="c-primary-nav__grandchildren o-list--reset"> 628 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 629 <a href="/en/discover/when-to-visit/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Overview</a> 630 </li> 631 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 632 <a href="/en/discover/when-to-visit/spring-in-taupo/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Spring in Taupo</a> 633 </li> 634 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 635 <a href="/en/discover/when-to-visit/summer-in-taupo/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Summer in Taupo</a> 636 </li> 637 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 638 <a href="/en/discover/when-to-visit/autumn-in-taupo/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Autumn in Taupo</a> 639 </li> 640 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 641 <a href="/en/discover/when-to-visit/winter-in-taupo/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Winter in Taupo</a> 642 </li> 643 </ul> 644 </li> 645 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 646 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/discover/aroha/"> 647 Aroha 648 </a> 649 </li> 650 <li class="c-primary-nav__child js-nav__parent"> 651 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link js-nav__parent-link" href="/en/discover/love-local/"> 652 Love local 653 <span class="c-primary-nav__child-icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span> 654 </a> 655 <ul class="c-primary-nav__grandchildren o-list--reset"> 656 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 657 <a href="/en/discover/love-local/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Overview</a> 658 </li> 659 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 660 <a href="/en/discover/love-local/love-memories/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Love memories</a> 661 </li> 662 </ul> 663 </li> 664 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 665 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/discover/our-stories/"> 666 Our stories 667 </a> 668 </li> 669 </ul> 670 </li> 671 <li class="c-primary-nav__parent js-nav__parent"> 672 <a href="/en/see-do/" class="c-primary-nav__parent-link js-nav__parent-link"> 673 See & do 674 <span class="c-primary-nav__parent-icon iconf-arrow-small-right js-navigation__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> 675 </a> 676 <ul class="c-primary-nav__children o-list--reset js-nav__children"> 677 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 678 <a href="/en/see-do/" class="c-primary-nav__child-link">Overview</a> 679 </li> 680 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 681 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/must-dos-in-taupo/"> 682 Must do's in the TaupÅ region 683 </a> 684 </li> 685 <li class="c-primary-nav__child js-nav__parent"> 686 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link js-nav__parent-link" href="/en/see-do/outdoor-adventure/"> 687 Outdoor & adventure 688 <span class="c-primary-nav__child-icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span> 689 </a> 690 <ul class="c-primary-nav__grandchildren o-list--reset"> 691 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 692 <a href="/en/see-do/outdoor-adventure/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Overview</a> 693 </li> 694 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 695 <a href="/en/see-do/outdoor-adventure/walking-hiking/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Walking & hiking</a> 696 </li> 697 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 698 <a href="/en/see-do/outdoor-adventure/cycling-mountain-biking/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Cycling & mountain biking</a> 699 </li> 700 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 701 <a href="/en/see-do/outdoor-adventure/adrenaline/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Adrenaline</a> 702 </li> 703 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 704 <a href="/en/see-do/outdoor-adventure/skiing-snowboarding/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Skiing & snowboarding</a> 705 </li> 706 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 707 <a href="/en/see-do/outdoor-adventure/kayaking/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Kayaking</a> 708 </li> 709 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 710 <a href="/en/see-do/outdoor-adventure/white-water-rafting/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">White water rafting</a> 711 </li> 712 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 713 <a href="/en/see-do/outdoor-adventure/fishing/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Fishing</a> 714 </li> 715 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 716 <a href="/en/see-do/outdoor-adventure/golf/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Golf</a> 717 </li> 718 </ul> 719 </li> 720 <li class="c-primary-nav__child js-nav__parent"> 721 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link js-nav__parent-link" href="/en/see-do/sightseeing-tours-trans
721port/"> 722 Sightseeing tours & transport 723 <span class="c-primary-nav__child-icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span> 724 </a> 725 <ul class="c-primary-nav__grandchildren o-list--reset"> 726 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 727 <a href="/en/see-do/sightseeing-tours-transport/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Overview</a> 728 </li> 729 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 730 <a href="/en/see-do/sightseeing-tours-transport/scenic-cruises-water-activities/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Scenic cruises & water activities</a> 731 </li> 732 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 733 <a href="/en/see-do/sightseeing-tours-transport/scenic-flights/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Scenic flights</a> 734 </li> 735 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 736 <a href="/en/see-do/sightseeing-tours-transport/tours-transport/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Tours & transport</a> 737 </li> 738 </ul> 739 </li> 740 <li class="c-primary-nav__child js-nav__parent"> 741 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link js-nav__parent-link" href="/en/see-do/geothermal-attractions/"> 742 Geothermal attractions & hot pools 743 <span class="c-primary-nav__child-icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span> 744 </a> 745 <ul class="c-primary-nav__grandchildren o-list--reset"> 746 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 747 <a href="/en/see-do/geothermal-attractions/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Overview</a> 748 </li> 749 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 750 <a href="/en/see-do/geothermal-attractions/hot-pools/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Hot pools</a> 751 </li> 752 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 753 <a href="/en/see-do/geothermal-attractions/geothermal-walkways/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Geothermal walkways</a> 754 </li> 755 </ul> 756 </li> 757 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 758 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/scenic-attractions/"> 759 Scenic attractions 760 </a> 761 </li> 762 <li class="c-primary-nav__child js-nav__parent"> 763 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link js-nav__parent-link" href="/en/see-do/art-maori-culture/"> 764 Art & MÄori culture 765 <span class="c-primary-nav__child-icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span> 766 </a> 767 <ul class="c-primary-nav__grandchildren o-list--reset"> 768 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 769 <a href="/en/see-do/art-maori-culture/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Overview</a> 770 </li> 771 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 772 <a href="/en/see-do/art-maori-culture/graffiato-taupo-street-art/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Graffiato: TaupÅ Street Art Festival</a> 773 </li> 774 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 775 <a href="/en/see-do/art-maori-culture/art-galleries/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Art & galleries</a> 776 </li> 777 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 778 <a href="/en/see-do/art-maori-culture/maori-culture/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">MÄori culture</a> 779 </li> 780 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 781 <a href="/en/see-do/art-maori-culture/mine-bay-maori-rock-carvings/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">NgÄtoroirangi Mine Bay MÄori Rock Carvings</a> 782 </li> 783 </ul> 784 </li> 785 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 786 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/family-friendly/"> 787 Family friendly 788 </a> 789 </li> 790 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 791 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/pet-friendly-taupo/"> 792 Dog friendly 793 </a> 794 </li> 795 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 796 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/health-wellness/"> 797 Health & wellness 798 </a> 799 </li> 800 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 801 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/events/"> 802 Events 803 </a> 804 </li> 805 <li class="c-primary-nav__child js-nav__parent"> 806 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link js-nav__parent-link" href="/en/see-do/shopping/"> 807 Shopping 808 <span class="c-primary-nav__child-icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span> 809 </a> 810 <ul class="c-primary-nav__grandchildren o-list--reset"> 811 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 812 <a href="/en/see-do/shopping/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Overview</a> 813 </li> 814 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 815 <a href="/en/see-do/shopping/fashion-clothing/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Fashion & clothing</a> 816 </li> 817 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 818 <a href="/en/see-do/shopping/homewares-decor/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Homewares & decor</a> 819 </li> 820 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 821 <a href="/en/see-do/shopping/sports-outdoors/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Sports & outdoors</a> 822 </li> 823 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 824 <a href="/en/see-do/shopping/gifts-souvenirs/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Gifts & souvenirs</a> 825 </li> 826 </ul> 827 </li> 828 <li class="c-primary-nav__child js-nav__parent"> 829 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link js-nav__parent-link" href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/"> 830 Eat & drink 831 <span class="c-primary-nav__child-icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span> 832 </a> 833 <ul class="c-primary-nav__grandchildren o-list--reset"> 834 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 835 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Overview</a> 836 </li> 837 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 838 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/cafes/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Cafes</a> 839 </li> 840 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 841 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/restaurants-bars/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Restaurants & bars</a> 842 </li> 843 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 844 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/takeaways-bakeries/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Takeaways & bakeries</a> 845 </li> 846 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 847 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/wineries-craft-breweries/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Breweries, distilleries & wineries</a> 848 </li> 849 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 850 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/markets-specialty-food/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Markets & specialty food</a> 851 </li> 852 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 853 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/trout/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Trout</a> 854 </li> 855 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 856 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/recipes-at-home/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">
856Recipes at home</a> 857 </li> 858 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 859 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/pet-friendly-cafes-restaurants/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Dog friendly cafés, restaurants & markets</a> 860 </li> 861 </ul> 862 </li> 863 </ul> 864 </li> 865 <li class="c-primary-nav__parent js-nav__parent"> 866 <a href="/en/stay/" class="c-primary-nav__parent-link js-nav__parent-link"> 867 Stay 868 <span class="c-primary-nav__parent-icon iconf-arrow-small-right js-navigation__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> 869 </a> 870 <ul class="c-primary-nav__children o-list--reset js-nav__children"> 871 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 872 <a href="/en/stay/" class="c-primary-nav__child-link">Overview</a> 873 </li> 874 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 875 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/stay/apartments/"> 876 Apartments 877 </a> 878 </li> 879 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 880 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/stay/motels/"> 881 Motels 882 </a> 883 </li> 884 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 885 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/stay/luxury-boutique/"> 886 Luxury & boutique 887 </a> 888 </li> 889 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 890 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/stay/holiday-homes/"> 891 Holiday homes 892 </a> 893 </li> 894 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 895 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/stay/hotels-taupo/"> 896 Hotels TaupÅ 897 </a> 898 </li> 899 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 900 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/stay/bed-breakfast/"> 901 Bed & breakfast 902 </a> 903 </li> 904 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 905 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/stay/backpackers/"> 906 Backpackers 907 </a> 908 </li> 909 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 910 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/stay/taupo-holiday-parks-campgrounds/"> 911 TaupÅ holiday parks & campgrounds 912 </a> 913 </li> 914 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 915 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/stay/dog-friendly-accommodation/"> 916 Dog friendly accommodation 917 </a> 918 </li> 919 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 920 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/stay/where-can-i-camp/"> 921 Where can I camp? 922 </a> 923 </li> 924 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 925 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/stay/travel-brokers/"> 926 Travel Brokers 927 </a> 928 </li> 929 </ul> 930 </li> 931 <li class="c-primary-nav__parent js-nav__parent"> 932 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/" class="c-primary-nav__parent-link js-nav__parent-link"> 933 Eat & drink 934 <span class="c-primary-nav__parent-icon iconf-arrow-small-right js-navigation__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> 935 </a> 936 <ul class="c-primary-nav__children o-list--reset js-nav__children"> 937 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 938 <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/" class="c-primary-nav__child-link">Overview</a> 939 </li> 940 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 941 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/cafes/"> 942 Cafes 943 </a> 944 </li> 945 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 946 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/restaurants-bars/"> 947 Restaurants & bars 948 </a> 949 </li> 950 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 951 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/takeaways-bakeries/"> 952 Takeaways & bakeries 953 </a> 954 </li> 955 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 956 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/wineries-craft-breweries/"> 957 Breweries, distilleries & wineries 958 </a> 959 </li> 960 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 961 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/markets-specialty-food/"> 962 Markets & specialty food 963 </a> 964 </li> 965 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 966 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/trout/"> 967 Trout 968 </a> 969 </li> 970 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 971 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/recipes-at-home/"> 972 Recipes at home 973 </a> 974 </li> 975 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 976 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/pet-friendly-cafes-restaurants/"> 977 Dog friendly cafés, restaurants & markets 978 </a> 979 </li> 980 </ul> 981 </li> 982 <li class="c-primary-nav__parent js-nav__parent"> 983 <a href="/en/plan/" class="c-primary-nav__parent-link js-nav__parent-link"> 984 Plan 985 <span class="c-primary-nav__parent-icon iconf-arrow-small-right js-navigation__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> 986 </a> 987 <ul class="c-primary-nav__children o-list--reset js-nav__children"> 988 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 989 <a href="/en/plan/" class="c-primary-nav__child-link">Overview</a> 990 </li> 991 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 992 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/plan/deals/"> 993 Deals 994 </a> 995 </li> 996 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 997 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/plan/recommended-itineraries/"> 998 Recommended itineraries 999 </a> 1000 </li> 1001 <li class="c-primary-nav__child js-nav__parent"> 1002 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link js-nav__parent-link" href="/en/plan/meet/"> 1003 Meet in Taupo 1004 <span class="c-primary-nav__child-icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span> 1005 </a> 1006 <ul class="c-primary-nav__grandchildren o-list--reset"> 1007 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 1008 <a href="/en/plan/meet/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Overview</a> 1009 </li> 1010 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 1011 <a href="/en/plan/meet/activities-teambuilding/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Activities & teambuilding</a> 1012 </li> 1013 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 1014 <a href="/en/plan/meet/venues-accommodation/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Venues & accommodation</a> 1015 </li> 1016 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 1017 <a href="/en/plan/meet/support-services/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Support services</a> 1018 </li> 1019 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 1020 <a href="/en/plan/meet/business-events-news-stories/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">News & stories</a> 1021 </li> 1022 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 1023 <a href="/en/plan/meet/inspiring-itineraries/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Inspiring itineraries</a> 1024 </li> 1025 <li class="c-primary-nav__grandchild"> 1026 <a href="/en/plan/meet/business-events-newsletter/" class="c-primary-nav__grandchild-link">Business events newsletter</a> 1027 </li> 1028 </ul> 1029 </li> 1030 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 1031 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/plan/getting-here-around/"> 1032 Getting here & around 1033 </a> 1034 </li> 1035 <li class="c-primary-nav__child"> 1036 <a class="c-primary-nav__child-link" href="/en/plan/visitor-information-centres/"> 1037 Visitor information centres 1038 </a> 1039 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1489 <div class="c-pod__figure o-figure"> 1490 <img src="/content/images/placeholder/lazyload/landscape.gif" data-original="/media/2cyhiibo/230515-tongariro-river-1579-todd-eyre.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=800&rnd=133329416203370000" class="js-lazy-auto "/> 1491 <noscript> 1492 <img src="/media/2cyhiibo/230515-tongariro-river-1579-todd-eyre.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=800&rnd=133329416203370000" class="" /> 1493 </noscript> 1494 1495 <div class="c-pod__body"> 1496 <h3 class="c-pod__heading">Fishing</h3> 1497 </div> 1498 </div> 1499 </a> 1500</li> </ul> 1501 </div> 1502 </div> 1503 <div class="c-tabs o-control js-tabs"> 1504 <h2 class="c-tabs__heading o-control__heading">Discover TaupÅ, New Zealand: Where Adventure Meets Serenity</h2> 1505 <div class="c-layout-wrapper"> 1506 <div class="c-tabs__intro o-control-intro"> 1507 <p>Nestled in the heart of New Zealandâs North Island, TaupÅ is a destination where natureâs wonders meet the thrill of adventure. From the tranquil waters of Lake TaupÅ to the rugged landscapes shaped by volcanic activity, this region offers an unparalleled experience for every traveller. Whether youâre seeking adrenaline-pumping activities or a peaceful retreat, TaupÅ has something for everyone.</p> 1508 </div> 1509 <nav class="c-tabs__nav"> 1510 <a class="c-tabs__nav-item js-tabs__trigger" href="#nature-and-attractions" aria-current="true">Nature and attractions</a> 1511 <a class="c-tabs__nav-item js-tabs__trigger" href="#activities-and-adventure" aria-current="false">Activities and adventure</a> 1512 <a class="c-tabs__nav-item js-tabs__trigger" href="#dining-and-accommodation" aria-current="false">Dining and accommodation</a> 1513 <a class="c-tabs__nav-item js-tabs__trigger" href="#cultural" aria-current="false">Cultural</a> 1514 <a class="c-tabs__nav-item js-tabs__trigger" href="#sustainability" aria-current="false">Sustainability</a> 1515 </nav> 1516 </div> 1517 <div> 1518 <a class="c-tabs__trigger js-tabs__trigger" href="#nature-and-attractions" aria-current="true">Nature and attractions</a> 1519 <div class="c-tabs__target js-tabs__target" id="nature-and-attractions" aria-current="true"> 1520 <div class="c-rte o-control"> 1521 <div class="c-layout-wrapper--narrow o-body-text"> 1522 <h3>The enduring charm of Lake TaupÅ</h3> 1523<p><a href="/en/discover/highlights/lake-taupo/" title="Lake Taupo">Lake TaupÅ</a> â Australasiaâs largest freshwater lakeâoccupies a vast volcanic crater formed by a colossal volcanic eruption some 27,000 years ago. This giant natural wonder is a magnificent setting for a great variety of water-based activities and adventures from sailing and kayaking to fishing and swimming in crystal clear waters. For those who prefer to stay on land, the scenic lakeside trails offer breathtaking views and a chance to reconnect with nature.</p> 1524<h3>Geothermal Wonders</h3> 1525<p>TaupÅ geothermal activity is both a visual spectacle and a source of relaxation and rejuvenation. The <a href="/en/see-do/geothermal-attractions/">geothermal parks</a>, with their bubbling mud pools and steaming vents, are an otherworldly reminder of the powerful forces that shaped this landscape.</p> 1526<p>The region is home to many natural hot springs, where you can soak in warm, mineral-rich waters while surrounded by lush native bush. <a href="/en/operators/wairakei-terraces-thermal-health-spa/">The Wairakei Terraces and Spa</a> is a must-visit, offering thermal pools, and spa treatments that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized. </p> 1527<h3>Outdoor Escapades</h3> 1528<p>Beyond the water and geothermal wonders, TaupÅ is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. <a href="/en/discover/highlights/tongariro-national-park/">Tongariro National Park</a>, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is just a short drive away. The park offers a multitude of walking trails, from short walks to magnificent waterfalls to the <a href="/en/scenic-attractions/tongariro-alpine-crossing/">Tongariro Alpine Crossing</a>, often hailed as one of the best day hikes in the world. The trail takes you through diverse landscapes, including volcanic craters, emerald lakes, and alpine meadows, offering a trek that is both challenging and rewarding.</p> 1529 </div> 1530 </div> 1531 1532 1533 </div> 1534 <a class="c-tabs__trigger js-tabs__trigger" href="#activities-and-adventure" aria-current="false">Activities and adventure</a> 1535 <div class="c-tabs__target js-tabs__target" id="activities-and-adventure" aria-current="false"> 1536 <div class="c-rte o-control"> 1537 <div class="c-layout-wrapper--narrow o-body-text"> 1538 <h3>Adventure Awaits in TaupÅ</h3> 1539<p>For thrill-seekers, TaupÅ is an adventure playground. The region is famous for its skydiving experiences, where you can leap from 15,000 feet and enjoy panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. <a href="/en/see-do/outdoor-adventure/cycling-mountain-biking/" title="Cycling & mountain biking">Mountain biking</a>, bungy jumping, jet boating, and white-water rafting are other adrenaline-pumping activities that will get your heart racing.</p> 1540<h3>Family-Friendly Activities</h3> 1541<p>TaupÅ isnât just for adventurers; itâs also a fantastic destination for families. The region offers a range of <a href="/en/see-do/family-friendly/" title="Family friendly">family-friendly activities</a>, from leisurely boat cruises on the lake to exploring the Supevolanic's network of trails. For a more relaxed day out, the TaupÅ DeBretts Spa Resort offers both warm <a href="/en/see-do/geothermal-attractions/hot-pools/">thermal pools</a> and a water playground, ensuring fun for all ages.</p> 1542 </div> 1543 </div> 1544 1545 1546 </div> 1547 <a class="c-tabs__trigger js-tabs__trigger" href="#dining-and-accommodation" aria-current="false">Dining and accommodation</a> 1548 <div class="c-tabs__target js-tabs__target" id="dining-and-accommodation" aria-current="false"> 1549 <div class="c-rte o-control"> 1550 <div class="c-layout-wrapper--narrow o-body-text"> 1551 <h3>Culinary Delights</h3> 1552<p>No visit to TaupÅ is complete without indulging in the local culinary scene. The town boasts a variety of dining options, from casual lakeside cafes to fine dining establishments. Fresh, locally s
1552ourced ingredients are at the heart of TaupÅ cuisine. While you can't buy <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/trout/" title="Trout">trout</a> in a restaurant here in TaupÅ, you can enjoy your own freshly caught trout, expertly prepared by a local chef, or savour the flavours of New Zealand lamb and produce at one of the townâs renowned restaurants. Donât forget to explore the <a href="/en/see-do/eat-drink/markets-specialty-food/" title="Markets & specialty food">local markets</a>, where you can find artisanal products, fresh produce, and handmade crafts.</p> 1553<h3>Accommodation for Every Traveller</h3> 1554<p>Whether youâre looking for a <a href="/en/stay/luxury-boutique/" title="Luxury & boutique">luxury retreat</a> or a cozy budget stay, TaupÅ offers a wide range of accommodation to suit your needs. From lakeside lodges with stunning views to boutique hotels and <a href="/en/discover/our-stories/family-friendly-accommodation/" title="Family-friendly accommodation in the TaupÅ region">family-friendly motels</a>, youâll find the perfect place to rest after a day of exploring. For those who prefer to be closer to nature, there are numerous campgrounds and <a href="/en/stay/taupo-holiday-parks-campgrounds/" title="Holiday parks & campgrounds">holiday parks</a> that provide a comfortable base for your outdoor adventures.</p> 1555 </div> 1556 </div> 1557 1558 1559 </div> 1560 <a class="c-tabs__trigger js-tabs__trigger" href="#cultural" aria-current="false">Cultural</a> 1561 <div class="c-tabs__target js-tabs__target" id="cultural" aria-current="false"> 1562 <div class="c-rte o-control"> 1563 <div class="c-layout-wrapper--narrow o-body-text"> 1564 <h3>Cultural Richness</h3> 1565<p>The cultural heritage of the TaupÅ region is deeply intertwined with its natural landscape. The MÄori people have a long and storied connection to this land, and their traditions and stories are still very much alive today. Visitors can explore this rich cultural tapestry by visiting local marae (MÄori meeting grounds), participating in guided tours, or enjoying traditional performances. The local art galleries and craft shops also offer unique opportunities to take home a piece of TaupÅ cultural legacy.</p> 1566 </div> 1567 </div> 1568 1569 1570 </div> 1571 <a class="c-tabs__trigger js-tabs__trigger" href="#sustainability" aria-current="false">Sustainability</a> 1572 <div class="c-tabs__target js-tabs__target" id="sustainability" aria-current="false"> 1573 <div class="c-rte o-control"> 1574 <div class="c-layout-wrapper--narrow o-body-text"> 1575 <h3>Sustainable Tourism</h3> 1576<p>TaupÅ is committed to preserving its natural beauty and cultural heritage for future generations. The region actively promotes sustainable tourism practices, encouraging visitors to respect the environment and local communities. Whether itâs participating in conservation efforts, choosing eco-friendly accommodations, or simply being mindful of your impact, there are many ways to contribute to the sustainability of this beautiful destination.</p> 1577 </div> 1578 </div> 1579 1580 1581 </div> 1582 </div> 1583 </div> 1584 <div class="c-featured-listing o-control"> 1585 <div class="c-layout-wrapper"> 1586 <h2 class="c-featured-listing__heading o-control__heading">What's on in TaupÅ NZ</h2> 1587 <div> 1588 <ul class="o-list--reset"> 1589<li class="c-featured-listing__item"> 1590 <a href="/en/see-do/events/" class="c-featured-listing__item-figure o-figure"> 1591 <img src="/content/images/placeholder/lazyload/landscape.gif" data-original="/media/2962309/gina-kiel-graffiato-2019.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=800&rnd=132634090890070000" alt="Gina Kiel painting a mural at Graffiato: Taupo Street Art Festival 2019" class="js-lazy-auto "/> 1592 <noscript> 1593 <img src="/media/2962309/gina-kiel-graffiato-2019.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=800&rnd=132634090890070000" alt="Gina Kiel painting a mural at Graffiato: Taupo Street Art Festival 2019" class="" /> 1594 </noscript> 1595 1596 </a> 1597 <div class="c-featured-listing__item-body"> 1598 <h2 class="c-featured-listing__item-heading"> 1599 <a href="/en/see-do/events/"> 1600 Events 1601 </a> 1602 </h2> 1603 1604 <p class="c-featured-listing__item-text">A scenic playground of diverse landscapes halfway between Aotearoaâs largest city, Auckland and its capital, Wellington â itâs not hard to see why the TaupÅ region is so popular as an events destination.</p> 1605 1606 <a href="/en/see-do/events/" class="c-featured-listing__item-cta o-cta-link" >More info <span class="o-cta-link__icon iconf-arrow-small-right" aria-hidden="true"></span></a> 1607 </div> 1608</li> </ul> 1609 </div> 1610 </div> 1611 </div> 1612<div class="c-custom-html o-control"> 1613 <div class="c-layout-wrapper"> 1614 <h2 class="c-embed__heading o-control__heading">Start your TaupÅ journey! Sign up for inspiration and deals</h2> 1615 <!--[if lte IE 8]>
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