Lakeside Settlements around Taupo

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Kinloch

A picturesque village set on a quiet bay near the top of Lake Taupo, Kinloch is an in-the-know hideaway. It is particularly popular with keen golfers and mountain bikers.
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Kuratau

Beautiful Kuratau sits on a flat bay on the west side of Lake Taupo, surrounded by lush, rolling farms in all directions. It’s the quintessential New Zealand lakeside village where everyone knows each other – one boat ramp, a shop, a tennis court, a playground and a summer winery with a cafe. But what else do you really need?
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Omori & Pukawa

Secluded hillside holiday havens, Omori and Pukawa are a delightful, safe place for a family getaway or couples retreat, with glorious views eastwards across Lake Taupo.
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Tokaanu

At the southernmost tip of Lake Taupo, Tokaanu is a birdspotters paradise set on a stream near the river estuary where the Tongariro River meets Lake Taupo.
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Motuoapa

Originally a holiday village, Motuoapa’s beauty and closeness to Turangi has meant that it’s grown into a popular spot year-round, with a friendly population of locals.
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Lakeside settlements