For a more off-the-grid experience, Taupō boasts a variety of bush camping areas that provide a peaceful retreat into nature. Surrounded by towering native trees, flowing rivers, and abundant birdlife ...

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Tauranga-Taupo Falls is a 70-foot-plus waterfall in New Zealand’s central North Island, a two-hour hike from the end of a remote forestry road, with a 5-mile paddle out on Class III-IV whitewater.

SuperV8s is an all-comers V8 class featuring modified V8 SuperTourer and NZV8 machinery, as well TA2 cars. It has been added as a replacement for TCR Australia, which last month withdrew from its slot ...

The first Ironman race of the season is in Taupo, New Zealand this weekend. Besides a big pool of pro athletes from its home ...

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