Stretching 623sq km wide and 160m deep with several magma chambers submerged at its base, Lake Taupo isn't only Australasia’s largest lake; it's also an incredibly active geothermal hotspot.

For a more off-the-grid experience, Taupō boasts a variety of bush camping areas that provide a peaceful retreat into nature. Surrounded by towering native trees, flowing rivers, and abundant birdlife ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people was recognized as a legal person on Thursday after a new law granted it all the rights and ...

For those visiting Taupō for business or an event, a range of centrally located hotels offer conference facilities, high-speed internet, and easy access to Taupō’s bustling town centre. Whether you ...

But colonizers of New Zealand in the 18th and 19th centuries took first the name of Taranaki and then the mountain itself. In 1770, the British explorer Captain James Cook spotted the peak from ...