The product of a huge volcanic explosion, Lake Taupo is the beautiful heart of the north island.
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Kinloch

A small town on the lake's north shore
Lake Taupo, West Side
14/07/07

We finally travelled through Taupo on a clear day

Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, Tongariro

Pictures from just above town
25/11/07

View from our hotel

Marina in town

We splashed out to stay at this historic hotel