Lake Taupo
The heart of the North Island, New Zealand’s largest lake should be on everyone’s bucket list. On the shores of Lake Taupo is the town of Taupo, which we like to think is the “Adventure Capital” of the North Island, while the town of Turangi is your gateway to the Tongariro National Park. Both towns have a healthy trout fishing obsession, so if that’s your thing, reel it in! Plan the ultimate trip to the Great Lake and its surrounding towns and volcanoes right here on New Zealand’s largest travel guide.