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Christmas parties at Lake Taupo

December 23, 2009 By Carl View Comments
Ready to go!

Ready to go!

So it is that time of year when most business’s are breaking for the Christmas and new year holidays, we often have companies come to Taupo for a few days to treat their hard-working staff, to some rest and relaxation.

As a little example for your staff breakup next year, here are a few suggestions.

The staff of www.beechtreemotel.co.nz went out on the Bravado http://www.taupolakeadventures.com/

Not only did they catch some good fish, the tour around the lake to the Rock carvings and Acacia Bay made the trip a memorable one

This one for the smoker!

This one for the smoker!

One that didn't get away!

One that didn't get away!

Traff1k enjoy the rapids jet

The Staff from www.traff1k.co.nz went out on www.rapidsjet.com

So after you have been out and about you can then head into town, and dine at any one of our many bars or restaurants, and the beauty of Lake Taupo is you won’t get lost, everyone will treat you like a friend and the accommodation is superb!

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Lake Taupo Summer Top 10

December 22, 2009 By Carl View Comments

Our top 10 spring edition of Lake Taupo was one of our most popular reads http://travelmonkee.co.nz/?p=358 so I have put together our top ten Summer activities in Taupo

1) Well it is hard to past the lake on a beautiful day and not be inspired for a swim so make swimming in Lake Taupo one of your must do’s

2) Walking or Mountain biking the W2K track at Kinloch, http://www.biketaupo.org.nz/content/category/5/75/112/this is a fantastic track and you can start at Whakaipo walk over the hill and down to Kinloch, where you can have a swim and a coffee from one of the cafes there.

3) At two mile bay on Lake Taupo terrace, you can buy freshly made Italian ice cream, absolutely stunning on a hot day

4) Drive a golf ball into Lake Taupo, or at least try and hit the target at http://www.holein1.co.nz/

5) Walk the Alpine Crossing with these guys http://www.adventurehq.co.nz/

6) Golf…we have a number of great golf courses in Taupo, from the causual 9 hole to the professional courses at Waiaraki and Kinloch you can read golf stuff here http://travelmonkee.co.nz/?s=golf&x=0&y=0

7) Take a boat or a kayak out on the lake, from down at the Lake Taupo Marina, go discover the lake.

8) Get some adrenalin pumping by Sky diving! Yes Lake Taupo is one of the most cheapest places to jump out a perfectly good plane.

9) Taupo Cliff hanger http://travelmonkee.co.nz/?p=362 Located at Taupo Bungy

10) Explore, yes get a car, Mountain Bike, kayak, or any means of transport and explore Lake Taupo, we have so much to offer here, you will find the locals friendly and willing to point you in the right direction.

Oh, and I left of the food and wine, some of those coming soon, but a few links for you

http://www.sceniccellars.co.nz/

http://www.laketauponz.com/cuisine/cafes.html

http://www.thebrantry.co.nz/

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Art.co @ Lake Taupo

December 19, 2009 By Carl View Comments

Update Exhibition:

I dropped in on Art.co today to view the monthly exhibition that is run there, since there is 24 co-op members, they highlight two artists a month.

So this month of January it is

Patric Kavetoa

Patric Kavetoa

Patric Kavetoa's art invites a deep study of humanity

Patric Kavetoa's art invites a deep study of humanity

Allan Trembath

Allan Trembath

Allan uses metalic Car paint on canvas to create a stunning visual effect

Allan uses metalic Car paint on canvas to create a stunning visual effect

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Wow today I went to the new art space Art.co it is a little bit out of the way on Runanga Street Taupo, but it is worth the walk from the town center, (about 3 minutes) Art.co is a co-op shop, with up to 30 artists (mostly local) offering their art for sale. Diversity is the name of the game here, with few if any limitations on genre or substance. You will find some fantastic water colours depicting the lake and scenery, through to  the more slightly disturbing depictions of youth and their battle with life, through to some very clever crafts made form recycled materials. Keri runs the shop, and is very welcoming and more than happy to share with you the history and story of many of the artists that sell through there.

Space: A large floor area allows lots of space and there is a loft area which an artist can access to get away and focus on their latest creation, through to classes and schools been held on site.

So Taupo has lots to offer, and I advise you check out Art.co, you may just find that treasure that will remind you of your visit to Lake Taupo!

Studio room

Studio room

Art.co

A selection of arts, await the visitor

A selection of arts, await the visitor

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Lake Taupo Rugby World Cup Hosting

December 19, 2009 By Carl View Comments

Wow what a great week it has been for Lake Taupo and Rotorua, with the announcement of what teams the two tourist towns will host during the Rugby World Cup

Taupo will host Wales for five nights, Ireland for four, and South Africa for nine.

Rotorua will host Namibia for seven nights, Fiji for two, Samoa for six, Ireland for four, and a European team for two.

With both Taupo and Rotorua been conveniently positioned in the centre of the North Island, with large populations in surrounding areas. This is a great move by the Rugby World Cup to make sure that the game gets great spread and visibility, and make sure it isn’t just confined to the large cities and Metropolitan areas.

With some top class accommodation in both towns, it will mean that our visiting players and guests will leave suitably impressed and hopefully return in the future.

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ActionWorld in Lake Taupo

December 17, 2009 By Carl View Comments

So since the weather was so perfect today my Daughter and I headed out to Lake Taupo’s latest sensation www.Actionworldtaupo.co.nz

This week has been a week of firsts with the launch of the Swing at Taupo Bungy, you can read this here http://travelmonkee.co.nz/?p=362

Action World is located beside Taupo Airport, and is just a few minutes drive from the town.

What has it got, well it is a trapeze course, with High wires, Flying Trapeze, Battle zones, Trampoline jump, slides and a very cool climbing wall, added to this you don’t need any safety ropes or harnesses, as every where you climb/fly there are giant air bags underneath you to catch you when you fall!

Prices are very reasonable with Adults at $25 and children $18.

So make sure next time you visit Taupo to put this place on your “to do” list.

Fly with the Trapeze

Fly with the Trapeze

CJ and Bev

CJ and Bev

Climbing wall With no Ropes (gulp)

Climbing wall With no Ropes (gulp)

Do the Big Four and get the certificate

Do the Big Four and get the certificate

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