Visit Lake Taupo, New Zealand

The largest lake in New Zealand, Lake Taupo is known for its trout, Māori rock carvings, white-water rafting, jet boat rides and views of the volcanic Tongariro National Park.

Widely known as the trout fishing capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Taupo abounds with rocky coves, white pumice beaches and sheltered inlets that can only be reached by boat.

It’s the starting point for fishing trips, jet boat rides on the famous ‘Huka Jet’ and white-water rafting trips on the surrounding rivers.

Lake Taupo scenic cruise

A cruise across majestic Lake Taupo takes visitors to the impressive Māori rock carvings at Mine Bay, as well as visiting other points of scenic and historical interest around the lake shores.

On a clear day, the views across the deep blue waters to the impressive volcanoes of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe are unsurpassable.