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Go shopping in Lake Taupo, you might be surprised at what you'll find. If you like shopping, you'll love what this country has to offer. We've got every type of shopping covered, so no matter what you're after, you'll find it here. Suburban shopping malls offer fun shopping experiences, with specialty shops, including homeware, music, arts and crafts, and upmarket chain and department stores carrying quality brands. Most of our city centres are lined with shops, great for wandering up and down while exploring our cities. At the other end of the scale, second-hand shops and markets often contain great surprises and that something that's just a little bit different, for a great price. If it's Kiwi souvenirs you're after, you won't have to go far - souvenir shops can usually be found at major tourist attractions, in most towns, and at many places throughout cities.

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.