“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”
― Gustave Flaubert
― Gustave Flaubert
Taupo is a town on the shore of Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand. The name Taupo, by which the town is commonly known, is the shortened version of its full name, Taupō-nui-a-Tia. Literally translated from Māori language, Taupō-nui-a-Tia means "The great cloak of Tia", where Tia is the name of the discoverer of the lake. Taupo is a top tourist attraction, particularly in the summer, as it offers panoramic views over the lake and to the volcanic mountains of Tongariro National Park to the south. It offers a number of tourist activities including sky diving, jet boating and paragliding. The famous Waitomo Caves are also a short two hour drive from Taupo.
Taupo is a centre of volcanic and geothermal activity and hot springs suitable for bathing are located at several places in the vicinity. The volcanic mountain of Mount Tauhara lies six kilometres (4 mi) to the east. Some forested area exists near Taupo, with understory vegetation consisting of certain shrubs and ferns. The climate of Taupo is cold and windy when compared to other parts of the North Island. It is due to the city being located inland which results in the accumulation of dry air causing severe frost during winter. However snowfall in Taupo is rare.
Where it is:
Taupo is a town on the shore of Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand. It is the seat of the Taupo District Council and lies in the southern Waikato Region.
How to Reach:
It links Auckland and Wellington. From Taupo, Auckland is 3.5 hours to the north. Wellington is a leisurely 5.5 hours south. If travelling by car, make Great Lake Taupo your base camp – within a short distance you have a diverse region to explore.
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