Lake Taupo and surrounds
Taupo is on the shore of Lake Taupo and in the centre of the North Island with a population of just over 22,000. Taupo is a centre of volcanic and geothermal activity and hot springs suitable for bathing are located at several places in the vicinity. Taupo is a normally sleepy town but popular with tourists so it comes alive with bustling cafes, restaurants and shops.
Taupo has a huge tourist industry, and offers commercial and industrial opportunities, has good schools, and wonderful outdoor activity options for the family. Your children can live in Taupo and enjoy its education and sporting opportunities, the lifestyle, and freedom a small town has to offer.
Taupo’s climate is temperate, although slightly colder than other parts of New Zealand's North Island.