View of Lake Taupo and Mount Ruapehu
Lake Taupo Township is located on the northern Australasia’s largest Lake. Lake Taupo was created by a gigantic volcanic eruption in 181AD, which formed a 616 square kilometre lake; it is as big as Singapore Island.
The Maori Name for Taupo is Taupo-nui-a-tia which translated means “The great cloak of Tia’ one of the first Maori explores to locate Lake Taupo.
The lake’s attractive pumice sand beaches give it the appearance of an inland ocean.
With a population of 26,000, it’s easy to feel like a local when you enter the town.
The town is well serviced with two large supermarkets, ample shops, including some of New Zealand’s top clothing outlets. Along with a large selection of restaurants, bars and cafes, there is always a great meal to be had here. As tourism is the main focus of the township, it has some very nice accommodation, everything from some 4-5 star motels, hotels, along with Bed and Breakfast providers to renting batches.
The town is well positioned for many events and activities and promotes itself as the events capital, hosting great events like the International Iron man/women http://www.ironman.co.nz/
The annual 160 Kilometre cycle ride http://www.cyclechallenge.com/
The A1GP motor race held its first 2 events at the newly rebuilt motorsport park http://www.tauporacetrack.co.nz/index.php
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