Sunday, April 19, 2009

Lake Taupo, Taupo, New Zealand


Taken with Canon powershot A75, dated Nov 2004


Lake Taupo is a lake on the volcanic plateau of central North Island of New Zealand. The lake was created after a massive volcano eruption thousands of years ago. With a total area of 619 square kilometres, the lake offers visitors a multitude of outdoor activities including water skiing, fishing and boating.

More than 30 rivers and streams flow into Lake Taupo, but with only one outlet - the Waikato River.

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