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Taupō
Situated on the shores of New Zealand's largest lake, Taupō offers stunning scenery, adventure activities, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Population
~26,000
Quick Facts
Annual Rainfall
1,200mm annually
Annual Sunshine
2,100 hours annually
Climate & Weather
Understanding the local climate helps you prepare for your new life in Taupō.
Summer (Dec - Feb)
Warm days with cool lake breezes
23°C
Average High
11°C
Average Low
Winter (Jun - Aug)
Cold winters with occasional snow on nearby mountains
13°C
Average High
1°C
Average Low
Monthly Weather Overview
Temperature and rainfall patterns throughout the year
Jan
High/Low
23°/11°C
Rainfall
85mm
Feb
High/Low
24°/12°C
Rainfall
75mm
Mar
High/Low
22°/10°C
Rainfall
90mm
Apr
High/Low
19°/7°C
Rainfall
100mm
May
High/Low
16°/4°C
Rainfall
120mm
Jun
High/Low
13°/1°C
Rainfall
135mm
Jul
High/Low
12°/0°C
Rainfall
140mm
Aug
High/Low
13°/1°C
Rainfall
130mm
Sep
High/Low
15°/3°C
Rainfall
115mm
Oct
High/Low
17°/5°C
Rainfall
100mm
Nov
High/Low
20°/8°C
Rainfall
90mm
Dec
High/Low
22°/10°C
Rainfall
85mm
Things to Do
Discover what makes Taupō special - from natural attractions to cultural experiences.
Lake Taupō - water sports and fishing
Huka Falls - spectacular waterfall
Tongariro National Park - hiking and skiing nearby
Taupō Hot Springs - natural thermal pools
Craters of the Moon - geothermal walk
Adventure activities - skydiving, bungy, jet boating
Teacher Stories
Hear from teachers who chose to make Taupō their home
"Living in Taupō is like being on permanent vacation. The lake is stunning, and there's always something to do outdoors. My students are so lucky to have this natural playground for outdoor education."
Rachel Green
Taupō-nui-a-Tia College
Geography teacher, moved from Wellington in 2019
"Taupō offers the perfect balance - small enough to know your students well, but big enough to have great facilities and resources. The geothermal features make science lessons incredibly engaging."
Mark Johnson
Hilltop School
Primary teacher, moved from Auckland in 2020
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