beginner
Taupo, North Island, New Zealand
Taupo Lake
Lake Taupo is a massive freshwater lake offering beginner to intermediate swimming in geothermally-influenced waters. The lake has calm conditions in sheltered bays, with comfortable temperatures particularly near hot spring inflows. Choose protected swimming areas and avoid strong wind periods.

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Taupo Lake
-38.6986, 176.0831
Details
- Location
- Taupo, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- lake
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Coordinates
- -38.6986, 176.0831