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Taupo from above! | Mar 31 07'

by Jim & Nats Big Trip a male traveling as a couple from Newport, on vacation in Taupo

"JUMP!"

We arrived in Taupo an hour and a half later than planned due to a wrong turn that went unoticed for about 45 minutes. The scenery was so gorgeous... Continue reading »
Birthday Dive | Jun 05 06'

by Brandon Murray a 23 year old male from London, on vacation in Taupo

Taupo is the largest lake in NZ, and the cheapest place in the world to do a skydive. We timed it perfectly, and were in Taupo for our birthday, (O... Continue reading »
Taupo | Sep 18 06'

by TimG a 30 year old male from Oxford, on vacation in Taupo

"Sky-diving, no Tongariro crossing, Huka falls"

I was really excited to be moving on from Waitomo, and making my way down to Taupo on the bus. The time-miserly Kiwi Experience has scheduled 2 day... Continue reading »
The place that is deceiving! | Dec 01 07'

by Jes & Al's Travels a 27 year old female traveling as a couple, on vacation in Taupo

Al again:We set off from Wellington and decided to give the CBD a miss as there wasn't really anything that we wanted to see there. So we headed no... Continue reading »
Taupo and Mt. Doom | Nov 30 07'

by Clay Pruitt a 25 year old male from Denver, on vacation in Taupo

So yesterday I climbed Mt. Doom! Yes, that is right. I defeated the Dark Lord Sauron. Well, Ok, I know that Sam and Frodo got there before me bu... Continue reading »
Lake Taupo/Waitomo Caves | Mar 19 07'

by Ben & Lorna a 26 year old male traveling as a couple from Carshalton, on vacation in Taupo

On the drive to Taupo, we stopped off at a very quiet place called Orakei Korako. It is listed in the guide book as one of the best Geothermal sigh... Continue reading »
Lake Taupo | Jan 21 07'

by Jamie and Tal a real traveler from London, on vacation in Taupo

Taupo is a further 75 kms south of Rotorua. Here we checked into Burkes Backpackers (NZD 21 p/p for a 6-bed dorm).There is little to do in Tau... Continue reading »
Taupo | Nov 28 06'

by Phil Roberts a real traveler from Sheffield, on vacation in Taupo

Taupo was one of those identicate NZ towns with the same old shops in and stuff. I'd like to say the fact it was next to a whopping great lake set... Continue reading »
Taupo | Jul 17 06'

by Peady a 29 year old female from Portsmouth, on vacation in Taupo

Taupo is a very friendly active little place in New Zealand. When we arrived at our hostel, we were greeted by a strange Germane dude. i knew strai... Continue reading »
Stop 12. Taupo Lake. | May 15 07'

by syconn a 40 year old male traveling as a couple from Manchester, on vacation in Taupo

"There was a lot to see and we spent over an hour there. We had some fun with the video, and camera, performing scenes from the lord of the rings (badly)."

We stopped here with the main intention of visiting the lakes and the geysers of the Hidden Valley. It was all relly pretty. The Hidden valley cost... Continue reading »