Visit Lake Taupo New Zealand to
Enjoy New Zealand's Largest Lake

Lake Taupo New Zealand is one of the centers for tourist adventure on New Zealand’s North Island. With a vast array of activities available, no traveler will find a shortage of things to do at Lake Taupo!

The town of Lake Taupo, situated just off the northeastern edge of Lake Taupo, is a prime tourist destination– especially in the summer. Come to Lake Taupo New Zealand to experience majestic views of the lake and enjoy such thrilling pasttimes as paragliding, jet boating, and sky diving. Or journey just outside the town to enter the Kaingaroa Forest. This forest was made entirely by human efforts and is the largest forest man has planted anywhere on Earth!

Lake Taupo is a clean, orderly, comfortable NZ town whose economy is based virtually entirely on New Zealand vacation tourism. The local residents and government are extremely friendly to visitors, and the town runs smoothly to accommodate thousands of tourists without inconveniences or major conflicts. You can get to Lake Taupo New Zealand by taking State Highway 1– as there is no railroad route leading there.

In recent years, Lake Taupo has become a host to numerous New Zealand and worldwide sporting events. Bicyclists will enjoy participating in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge– an event designed for cycling enthusiasts of all skill levels. Professional athletes will be there to race and set records, but so will be about 10,000 people who do not wish to compete against anyone but rather just want to meet the challenge of circumnavigating the 160-kilometer (100-mile) wide lake. If you like a long ride, join in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge!

For a real running adventure, consider attending and participating in the Great Lake Relay. Form a team with nine to seventeen friends and take turns running stretches anywhere from 5.2 to 14.4 kilometers (about 3.2 to 9 miles). Intense, challenging, and rewarding, the Great Lake Relay will give you the right to say with pride that your team has run around the largest lake in all of New Zealand and Australia!

The A1GP or A1 Grand Prix, has also been held in Lake Taupo New Zealand. This event has been called “the World Cup of motorsport” and features the countries of the world, putting forth their best racers and racecars to compete for world-class honors. Come to Lake Taupo, and you might just witness this amazing event!

Lake Taupo New Zealand is a treat for travelers of all interests and fitness levels; you can engage in superb and thrilling New Zealand outdoor activities, or just enjoy the magnificent views of Lake Taupo and the beautiful New Zealand forests near it.