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NZ Laketaupo Huka Falls
NZ Lake Taupo

Vast Lake Taupo is as big as Singapore and was created 2,000 years ago from a volcanic eruption so huge it would have been seen from China.

Today, visitors come for the magnificent Huka Falls, Maori rock carvings and watersports. Lake Taupo is also an excellent base for exploring nearby Tongariro National Park, including the Tongariro Alpine Crossing day hike and skiing at Whakapapa.

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Outdoor and active adventures on New Zealand's North & South Islands

New Zealand must be in contention for title of adventure travel capital of the world. The list of white-knuckle thrills you can seek out here knows no bounds. New Zealand has some of the world's best sky diving, bungee jumping, mountain biking and whitewater rafting, plus plenty of softer activities; hiking, kayaking and road biking...read more

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Explore the North Island by road
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Coromandel Peninsula, Auckland, Lake Taupo (and 1 more)

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Road trip through New Zealand's North Island

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Northern Trail

Maori culture, beautiful landscapes and the best of the North Island

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The best of the north with a taste of the south

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Total Kiwi experience

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