Lake Taupo

The Taup Volcano's caldera contains Lake Taupo, a sizable crater lake on New Zealand's North Island. The town of Taupo, which is located on a cove near the lake's northeastern side, takes its name from the lake. With a surface area of 616 km2, it is the largest lake by surface area in New Zealand and, behind Lake Murray in Papua New Guinea, the second largest freshwater lake by surface area in geographic Oceania. In the lake's southeast corner is Motutaiko Island.

It is the largest lake in the nation by surface area, which is not unexpected given that it was formed volcanically. It also has year-round geysers, steam vents, and gurgling mud pools. Lake Taupo is one of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand.

There are designated beach areas that are perfect for swimmers, sunbathers, and paddle boarders in several locations of the lake where the water is warmed by geothermal forces below the surface.

Additionally, you might want to look into the Mine Bay Maori carvings for a fascinating cultural experience. The thunderous Huka Falls, one of the most amazing and popular tourist destinations in the nation, is conveniently adjacent to Lake Taupo.

Location: Taupō District, Waikato Region, North Island