Taupo Collection

Welcoming ceremony performed by descendants of the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao tribe, Te Puia Maori Village, Te Puia Wakarewarewa Geothermal Village, Rotorua, Taupo Volcanic Zone, North Island

Tourists visiting Huka Falls, Taupo, Waikato Region, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Carvings on a Whare Whakairo Meeting House, carvings representing the dead and manifestations of ancestors preserved tribal history in an oral society, Te Puia Maori Village, Rotorua

Bench and tree overlooking Lake Taupo, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Local Maori man with traditional Moko face tattoo painting, The Tamaki Experience, Rotorua, Taupo Volcanic Zone, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

The Waikato River which flows from Lake Taupo in Waikato, New Zealand

Waiotapu Thermal Area, Devils Bath, Rotorua, New Zealand

Trees covered by orange trentepohlia, Waiotapu Thermal Area, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand

Hiller UH-12E ZK-HCS (msn 2105), of Alexander Helicopters, at Taupo, NZ. on 21 February 1970. Date: 1970

Fletcher FU-24 ZK-COD (msn 110), of James Aviation Ltd. at Taupo, NZ, on 21 February 1970. Date: 1970

Te Maro - Te Amotutu - Ko Tariu - Maoris
Te Maro, a boy of Waikato (top left), Te Amotutu, a young chief of the Nga-Ti-Pou tribe (top right), and Ko Tariu, a chief of Taupo, with his wife (below) - Maoris

Whatas or Patukas - Maori Food Storehouses. They are elevated from the ground by posts, to protect their contents from rats. Top left is an ordinary patuka for holding seeds

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - New Zealand - the Spa Taupo Hot Lakes. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Bubbles rising in Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, New Zealand
November 2007 - Bubbles rising in Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

Orange coloration in Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, New Zealand
November 2007 - Orange coloration in Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand
November 2007 - Champagne Pool hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

Devils Ink Pots hot spring, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand
November 2007 - Devils Ink Pots hot spring, coloured by crude oil and graphite, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

Champagne Pool and Artists Palette, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone
November 2007 - Champagne Pool and Artists Palette, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

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Exploration in the King Country, North Island, New Zealand: Source of the Upper Waikato River at Lake Taupo (Left Image); Upper Waikato River, Near Lake Taupo

Hot springs at Rororua, Champagne Pool, hot spring in the Waiotapu geothermal area, Waiotapu Geothermal Wonderland, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania

Steaming water at the Champagne Pool, Waiotapu Thermal Reserve, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand

The Devils Bath, a pool of sulphurous water in the Waiotapu thermal area in the Taupo Volcanic Zone. Waiotopu, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand

Waipunga Falls, a waterfall of the Waipunga River near Taupo, Waikato Region, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Landscape: famous volcano and desolate valley, Tongariro, New Zealand
view of Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro crossing, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Waikato River above Huka Falls, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

Huka Falls and Waikato River, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

Wairakei International Golf Course, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

Taupo, Lake Taupo and Waikato River, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

Waikato River and Lake Taupo, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

Craters of the Moon Thermal Area, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

Marina at Source of Waikato River, by Lake Taupo, Taupo, North island, New Zealand - aerial

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station and Waikato River, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

Thermal Terraces, Orakei Korako Thermal Area, between Rotorua and Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

Hydrofoil, Lake Ohakuri near Orakei Korako Thermal Area, between Rotorua and Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

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Bungy Jump - Man diving into Waikato River from 47 meter high cantilever platform at Taupo Bungy Date:

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Waterfall - visitors viewing Huka Falls on Waikato river near Taupo Date:

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

Wairakei Thermal Power Station, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Craters of the Moon Thermal Area, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Hot steam, Craters of the Moon Thermal Area, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

New Zealand, North Island, near Taupo, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station and Storm Clouds

Oceania, New Zealand, South Island, North Island, Bay of Plenty, White Island. Scenic shot of steaming fumarole on White Island Volcano

Maori Carvings
Authentic Maori carvings frame the entrance to the lounge and dining room at the Spa Hotel, Taupo, New Zealand. Date: 1940s

Hot springs and geysers
Craters of the moon geothermal area, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

Mount Ruapehu volcano, New Zealand
Mount Ruapehu volcano. Aerial photograph of the crater lake and glaciers on the summit of Mount Ruapehu, a volcano on New Zealands North Island. There are several peaks on Mount Ruapehu

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - near Taupo North Island New Zealand. Operated by Contact Energy this was the first
MAB-538 Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - near Taupo North Island New Zealand. Operated by Contact Energy this was the first geothermal plant to use very hot water as the source of the steam used

Huka Falls on Waikato river near Taupo North Island New Zealand. Of great important for electricity generation it
MAB-523 Huka Falls on Waikato river near Taupo North Island New Zealand Of great important for electricity generation it supplies 8 hydroelectric schemes and water for cooling for 2 geothermal units

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Discover the natural wonders of Taupo, a captivating destination in the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Huka Falls, where tourists from around the world gather to witness its powerful cascades. Experience a warm welcome as descendants of Maori culture perform traditional ceremonies, showcasing their rich heritage. Marvel at the intricate carvings adorning the Whare Whakairo Meeting House, a testament to Maori artistry and craftsmanship. Find solace on a bench under a majestic tree overlooking Lake Taupo, allowing your senses to be captivated by its serene ambiance. Encounter a local Maori man proudly displaying his traditional Moko face tattoo while passionately painting his cultural stories onto canvas. Witness aerial spectacles as helicopters like Hiller UH-12E ZK-HCS and Fletcher FU-24 ZK-COD gracefully soar through Taupo's skies. Explore Te Maro - Te Amotutu - Ko Tariu - vibrant communities that have preserved their Maori traditions for generations. Admire Whatas or Patukas, ancient food storehouses that stand as symbols of sustenance and unity within Maori culture. Venture further into Rotorua's Waiotapu Thermal Area and immerse yourself in nature's marvels. Behold the otherworldly beauty of Devil's Bath and witness trees adorned with vibrant orange trentepohlia – an enchanting sight you won't soon forget. Follow the path carved by the mighty Waikato River as it flows from Lake Taupo through picturesque landscapes, providing life-giving waters along its journey. In every corner lies an opportunity for discovery – embrace this Pacific paradise brimming with natural wonders.