Taupo

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Narrow chasm leading in the Huka falls on the Waikato River, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

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Overview

Travelling into Taupo on a clear day along the northeastern shores of the lake is breathtaking: beyond the lake, which is the size of Singapore, you can see the snowcapped peaks of Tongariro National Park.

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