Taupo, Turangi & Tongariro Arts & Culture
Taupo culture, art, museums and heritage
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Lake Taupo history and heritage is built around the Tangata Whenua (people of the land) and the early European settlement of missionaries and the armed constabulary. Taupo history is one of the earliest traditions and legends with many stories dating from pre-European times.
The Taupo region is rich in local Maori history, who have inherited from their ancestors the stories and whakapapa of the Ngatoroirangi and Ngati Tuwharetoa. Come and explore authentic Maori hosting, activities, the iconic kapa haka (dance) and hangi (traditional Maori feast served from an earth oven).
Taupo is a small town buzzing with life, culture and a strong arts community. Enjoy the diversity of the many Taupo art galleries, museums and crafters and experience entertaining evenings with unique food, amazing wine and great music.
Read more about Great Lake Taupo's:
Legends & Stories
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Browse Lake Taupo Art & Culture below.
Arts, Cultural and Heritage
The Paddleboat Company operates the Otunui, a 1907 paddleboat, on Lake Maraetai at Mangakino.
Cruises are for 1 - 2 hrs or to suit, and feature some of the most...
115 Rangatira Drive, Mangakino, Taupo
Taupo Museum is home to a blend of heritage and culture; from yesterday’s historic treasures to today’s contemporary art. Situated in the heart of Taupo, our museum and art gallery...
View WebsiteStory Place, Taupo
We offer a large range of Kiwiana Memorabilia to purchase online. Including Gift Baskets, Toys, Greenstone, T-shirts, Maori Dolls and Skin Care products such as Lanolin, Kiwifruit and Manuka Honey....
View Website7 Starlight Arcade, Taupo
Is the only company who can guide the entire Tongaririo Alpine Crossing track!
pureORAwalks newest product ‘Tongariro Alpine Crossing-Get Over It! On this guided hike guests hear local stories, such as...
PO Box 2036, Taupo
Sue’s vibrant watercolour paintings are inspired by the natural beauty of N Z scenery, flora, fauna and still life.
Robbie’s original woodturning uses a variety of native and exotic woods. He...
141 SH 1, Waitahanui, Taupo
...if a picture paints a thousand words then I hope that my paintings reflect a little of me and my love of New Zealands wonderful scenery and often, tranquil moods.
Although...
5 Heu Heu Street, Taupo
8 years on and Wairakei terraces continue to offer a unique look back in time; undoubtedly the crowning jewel in this mystical place these silica terraces are magnificent, stunning, amazing...
View WebsiteWairakei Road, State Highway 1, Wairakei, Taupo
Welcome to the Whirinaki Rainforest, Te Urewera, central North Island, Aotearoa New Zealand.
The rainforests of the world are nature’s pinnacle of achievement, matched only by their importance as the...
Whirinaki Forest Park, Bay of Plenty
The Lake House is a spacious and modern family bach - with amazing lake views right from the deck and plenty of space for your cars and boats. It can...
View WebsiteMangakino, Taupo
The historical riverboat Waireka is providing group cruises on the Waikato River. Have a hot swim in the thermal waters of Lake Ohakuri, visit Orakei Korako travelling through the Tutukau...
View Website1197 River Rd, Reporoa
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