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A Blend of Nature’s Marvelous Landscapes
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0900 Taupo Ika Nui 1812 Kaimanawa Lodge
New Zealand is renowned for its unique and untouched ecosystem. And within Taupo are some of the most amazing landscapes of ecology in the world, including the world heritage site – the Tongariro National Park. For
it is here that the enduring love and happiness of Pihanga and Tongarori dwell after the mountain Tongarori emerged victorious from the battle for Pihanga’s love.
Get your hiking shoes on and trudge across 18 kilometers of mountainous and volcanic terrain on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Set against a dramatic backdrop starting from
Taupo is also famous for its many geothermal sites such as the Karapiti (Craters of the Moon) where the last visages of the active volcanoes are still seething with steam vents, thermal mud pools and sulphurous fumes. The Craters of the Moon circulated its appearance around 1950 as a result
of utilizing the underground thermal energy in the Wairakei Valley. Its forbidding and desolate moonscape and swirling clouds of steam shed much light upon the seldom seen story of earth’s fiery infernos.
From thermal moonscapes to captivating dense forests, Taupo will capture your heart with its picturesque landscapes of valleys, gorges and peaks. Carving a series of winding rivers among proud mountains, another must-see in here is the majestic Huka Falls. This set of cascading water upstream of the Waikato River drops through an impressive height of
18 meters.
Mangetpopo and crossing the length of Mount Tongariro to finish at Ketetahi, this is most definitely one of the best treks in the world.
With so much to offer, the allure
of Taupo lies not in just its splendid natural landscapes but also in the marvelous warmth of its people. You will find that time often stands still in Taupo as you bask in amazing landscapes, relax by the tranquil lake or meditate about Mother Nature’s splendor while you sip coffee. It is
a place where only your experience of it counts.
Suggested Itinerary:
DAY 1: Welcome to Taupo. Relax and wander about town. Then head out to the lake to catch your dinner!
DAY 2: Learn more about Taupo’s cultural heritage at the Taupo Museum and Art Gallery. Then head to Mine Bay to see the Maori Rock Carvings.
DAY 3: Spend a day marveling at the fantastical landscapes of Mother Nature’s fury at The Craters of the Moon in Wairakei Valley.
DAY 4: Unwind with refreshing scenery at the Huka Falls. Go river drifting in the Waikato River.
DAY 5: Trudge across one of the most spectacular treks in the world – the Tongariro Alpine Crossing!
DAY 6: Goodbye! Remember to bag some souvenirs around the Taupo town before you leave!
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