Taupō

Taupō straddles the Waikato River at Lake Taupō’s northeastern outlet in the Waikato region, and this waterside setting has shaped it as a base for lake activities, fishing and geothermal exploration. Lake Taupō, New Zealand’s largest lake by surface area, fills a volcanic caldera created by a vast eruption. Downstream, the Waikato River funnels through the powerful Huka Falls, one of the area’s defining natural landmarks. Taupō also stands within the rohe of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, the iwi closely connected with the lake and its surrounding lands. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Taupō relates to the central North Island volcanic landscape.

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