New Zealand is a country that has beautiful natural scenery, lush forests, amazing wildlife, delicious food and wine, all of which will make the visitors spellbound. The youngest country in the world that has a diversity of scenery, culture and art are very close to each other.
Located in the heart of the volcanic North Island, Lake Taupo region is the presence of the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand, geothermal area is wonderful and the famous Huka waterfalls.
Clear water in Lake Taupo, billions of trout habitat. (ThinkStock)
A volcanic crater area of Singapore, Lake Taupo is formed from the devastating volcanic eruption in 181 AD. With an area of 616 square km, Taupo is the largest freshwater lake in Australasia with water so clear that there are billions of freshwater fish that live there.
There are 47 rivers and streams of the river empties into Lake Taupo and the only one there is flow to the outside, the Waikato River, the longest river in New Zealand. Taupo town is located right on the edge of the lake, with hotels that offer views of volcanic peaks snow-capped mountains in Tongariro National Park. Most packages Taupo accommodation comes with a natural spa in the hot pool.
Geysers can be seen in the area of Lake Taupo. (ThinkStock)
From Auckland, takes 4 hours to 40 minutes to the Taupo by car or 45 minutes by air or 5 hours 25 minutes by train.
Visitors come to Lake Taupo to enjoy the scenery and challenging activities, along with the friendliness of local culture. Communities on the lake turned on by food, drink and party. And during the winter, try skiing at Mount Ruapehu until satisfied.
Learning to ski till you drop at Mount Ruapehu. (ThinkStock)
Geothermal activity in Lake Taupo includes geysers, steaming craters, boiling mud pools, and some of the largest silica terraces in the world. Volcanic activity for thousands of years has formed a boiling crater, fumaroles and steam flood. Maori mythology is connected with peculiarities of geothermal features in this area.
Explore an active geothermal area with mud pools, craters and steam flood. Do not forget to also soak in natural hot water pools.
Emerald Lake in the Lake Taupo region. (ThinkStock)
If you drive around the highway 'Volcanic Loop' famous, you can see Mount Ruapehu, Mount Tongariro and Mount Ngauruhoe.
Here you can get to know extraordinary history of the volcano that formed Lake Taupo and visit silica terraces that rivals the legend of the Pink and White Terraces which is often called the eighth wonder of the world.
In winter, you can try to ski on an active volcano. Mount Ruapehu is the presence of Turoa and Whakapapa ski field, the largest in New Zealand.
Views of Mount Ngauruhoe. (ThinkStock)
Limit Shouts
Challenge yourself with a desperate game, jump off the edge of the cliff above the river Waikato. Skydiving in pairs to enjoy views of Lake Taupo from above. Mountain biking through rugged terrain, wild bushes (use the map to find the best terrain).
Rock climbing, one of the activities in the area of Lake Taupo. (ThinkStock)
Your adrenaline racing with a 4x4 quad bike riding, off-road motor biking, trekking with horses, racing with a replica car racing, rock climbing or mountain boarding mountain boarding at the first location in New Zealand.
You can enjoy river activities such as trying to jet boating, rafting, kayaking or canoeing adventure with. If you want to wet-basahan, there is activity on the lake such as windsurfing, jet skiing, parasailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and kayaking can be tested.
Huka waterfalls (Huka Falls) is the natural attraction of the most visited in New Zealand. Here you can take fantastic photos. About 220 thousand liters of water falling from the cliff every second. The waterfall is located in Wairakei Park, just 5 minutes drive north of Lake Taupo, or half-hour walk through the riverside. You can see this waterfall from several points.
Enormity of the volume of water that falls from the Huka Falls. (ThinkStock)
Time to Pamper Yourself
Trout fishing should be a priority of your activities. This area is one of the center of the natural breeding of trout remaining in the world.
There are rainbow trout or brown trout you can catch from Lake Taupo, with a local guide or you could try fly fishing on the Tongariro River. And there are lots of restaurants there that are willing to cook your catch. Fishing activity can be done year round here.
Try a boat ride or kayak to explore the coves and secluded beaches. Also visit the Maori carvings on the rocks at Mine Bay which is only accessible only by water.
Runway adrenaline with whitewater rafting. (ThinkStock)
Enjoy views of Tongariro National Park from the air using a helicopter or seaplane.
Here there are also six golf courses that can help you train your swing acuity. Relieve stress with a soak in geothermal pools.
You can also walk along the wild bush or visit the botanical gardens. Previously, make sure you make a list of visits to private gardens open to visitors.
Taste is also a dinner at one of the many restaurants there or a unique sense of shrimp from a farm geothermal. Take a map and follow the trail of art and craft, or a walk in the fashion shops in downtown.
source : yahoo.com
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