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Dan Hutchinson 13/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/03/2025

One road opens and another closes

No sooner has one road opened, than another one closes.

Dan Hutchinson 12/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 12/03/2025

Working hard at a cruisy job

Taupō travel consultant Melissa Duder couldn’t have picked a worse time to start her new career – just before a global pandemic – but it has all paid off with a major award in Sydney on the weekend.

Dan Hutchinson 12/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 12/03/2025

Waiouru highway to reopen soon

The Tūrangi to Waiouru stretch of State Highway 1 will reopen on Friday.

Dan Hutchinson 05/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 05/03/2025

Devastation gives way to serene, green forest walk

What a Goldilocks’ day. Not too hot and not too cold, just perfect for our walk in the Kaimanawa Forest.

Dan Hutchinson 03/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 03/03/2025

Sneak peak at refurbished Huka Lodge

Huka Lodge has reopened following a $25 million refurbishment.

Dan Hutchinson 24/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 24/02/2025

A trip to Rotorua’s towering forest

A double rainbow plunged into the lake bidding us a colourful farewell on our journey to the Whakarewarewa Forest.

Kim Manunui 18/02/2025 Kim Manunui 18/02/2025

Originair touches down

Passengers on the first Originair flight from Wellington to Taupō arrived on Monday to a bit of fanfare, with a band and about 50 supporters.

Nicola Carter 30/01/2025 Nicola Carter 30/01/2025

Kia ora, welcome to Taupō

Taupō has been named as one of the top 10 most welcoming places in the world. The rankings are prepared by travel platform Booking.com and are based on the number of accomodation providers in a town that receive a Traveller Review Award.