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Rotorua

city in New Zealand

51km

-38.137778176.251389

Tongariro National Park

national park of New Zealand

69km

-39.2175.5833

Napier

city in the North Island of New Zealand

116km

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Sights (10)

Wairakei Power Station

6.6km

-38.62694444176.10527778

Aratiatia Power Station

The first dam in the Waikato Hydro power scheme. The gates are opened daily at 10AM, noon, 2PM and 4PM in summer and 10AM, noon and 2PM in winter, which causes the spectacular recreation of the Aratiatia Rapids.

10km

-38.61583333176.1425

Mount Tauhara

mountain in New Zealand

10km

-38.69444444176.16277778

Ohaaki Power Station

human settlement in New Zealand

28km

-38.52694444176.29194444

Government Gardens

52km

-38.13580556176.25808333

Okere Falls

human settlement in New Zealand

66km

-38.01433333176.3455

Kawerau

town in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty

86km

-38.1176.7

Waimarama

human settlement in New Zealand

106km

-39177

Hamilton, New Zealand

largest city in New Zealand's Waikato region

117km

-37.78333333175.28333333

Whakatane

town in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty

120km

-37.98333333177
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Taupo

New Zealand
Someday we will visit Taupo or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Taupo

Taupo, also written Taupō, is a town on the northern shore of Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake, in the central North Island. It is built around the lake's outlet into the Waikato River, the country's longest river.

Taupo is located at the outlet of Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake, in the northeast part of the lake where it discharges to the Waikato River. The river flows over the spectacular Huka Falls, a short distance north of the town. 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 Mount Tauhara lies six kilometres (4 mi) to the east.

Taupo is a tourist centre, 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, paragliding, and bungy jumping.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

23°C11
Precipitation: 77 mm

Feb

23°C12
Precipitation: 68 mm

Mar

20°C10
Precipitation: 66 mm

Apr

17°C7
Precipitation: 68 mm

May

14°C5
Precipitation: 75 mm

Jun

12°C3
Precipitation: 93 mm

Jul

11°C2
Precipitation: 96 mm

Aug

12°C3
Precipitation: 87 mm

Sep

14°C4
Precipitation: 82 mm

Oct

16°C6
Precipitation: 86 mm

Nov

18°C8
Precipitation: 68 mm

Dec

21°C10
Precipitation: 94 mm
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