Taupo Ika Nui   0900

Located in central North Island on a volcanic plateau is the Taupo area and Taupo Ika Nui. The resort is situated on the shores of Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. As a backdrop, the mountain ranges of Tongariro National Park, Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Kaimanawa add beauty and skiing availability to the area. The ski fields are just an hour and a half away. The region boasts many activities, including golf, lawn bowling, rugby, squash, tennis, fishing, boating and hunting. For the more adventurous try whitewater rafting, windsurfing and waterskiing.