This is the index page for Taupo travel guides and stories on Planet Whitley. The following articles have been uploaded so far, but there are more to come.
- Kayaking to the Mine Bay Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo.
- When kayaking on Lake Taupo goes wrong.
- Tackling the Tongariro Alpine Crossing – New Zealand’s best day walk.
- Why Taupo has the world’s coolest McDonald’s.
- How to see the thunderous Huka Falls, plus the Aratiatia Rapids, Wairakei Terraces and Craters of the Moon near Taupo.
- Practical guides to the Waipahihi Botanic Gardens, Spa Thermal Park and Hot Water Beach in Taupo.
- What to expect at the Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.
5 great experiences around Taupo to book now
- 🥾 Tackle New Zealand’s greatest day walk on a guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing tour.
- 🚤 Feel the thrill on a jet boat ride to Huka Falls.
- ⛵ See the giant Maori rock carvings on a Lake Taupo cruise.
- 🪂 Tandem skydive from 12,000ft over Lake Taupo.
- 🌋 Explore the bubbling mud, hissing geysers and silica terraces of the Orakei Korako geothermal area.
