Tourism In Taupo
Tourism is a major business for the Taupo area, attracting over 1.2 million tourists per year. The fact that the lake is the largest fresh water lake in Australasia, and approximately the same size as Singapore, ensures it is a huge must do component to many tourists. The Christmas and New Year period is an exceptionally busy time of the year for Lake Taupo, with holiday makers needing to book up to 12 months in advance, especially for the Motels in Taupo. The town of Taupo is popular for events like the annual Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge in which cycling enthusiasts cycle around the lake, this usually takes about 4-10 hours depending on the cyclist.