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If you're visiting Lake Taupo, your first stop should be the information centre. This will enable you to pick up all the information that you need to get the most out of your trip. i-SITES are New Zealand's official visitor centres, and there are over 80 of them throughout the country. Aside from i-SITES, there are also information centres in most towns and even in small settlements. The friendly staff at the information centres can help you find accommodation, plan tours and activities, and give you that local insight that makes all the difference. Most bookings can be made here for you, and you can pick up maps and brochures to help you plan your visit. These centres also sometimes have souvenirs for sale and internet access.

Snowy mountains, sparkling rivers that lead into a mighty lake, thermal outlets where hot water
steams, and trout - these are the memorable features of the Lake Taupo District. The lake itself is
the result of an immense volcanic eruption in AD186. You can explore the lake and rivers and have
fun with such activities as jet boating, going for lake cruises, parasailing, white-water rafting,
canoeing, water skiing, windsurfing and kayaking. Other activities include bungy jumping, gliding,
helicopter and fixed-wing flights, skydiving, mountain biking, horse riding and 4WD bike riding.
Thermal areas are found nearby at Wairakei and Tokaanu. The volcanic plateau of the central north
island includes the Tongariro National Park, which has three active volcanoes; Ruapehu, Tongariro
and Ngauruhoe. The park has a variety of walking tracks and Mt Ruapehu has the popular ski fields of
Whakapapa, Turoa and Tukino. In nearby forests you can hunt for feral deer, pigs, goats, rabbits and
possums.