Te Moe is a piece of paradise - even on a stormy day

"Lake Taupo was the source of the largest known eruption in the world in the last 70 thousand years. It had a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 8. It released over 530 cubic kilometers of magma."
 source : Top 20 Cool Facts About New Zealand

 

sparkle1.jpgEven though it had a fiery and explosive beginning, Lake Taupo is beautiful and every day it has it's own moods.  It is a special place.  From glassy smooth to white capped fury, from bright sun to cloudy day, the lake envokes peace, power, serenity and beauty.  The sunrises and sunsets are often awesome and comparable to anything the rest of the world has to offer.

In the summer, swim, go fishing on the lake or in the rivers, laze about in the sun, go walking by the lake, go boating, go sailing, picnic, tramp or hike in the mountains and forest parks, play golf, go shopping, visit all the touristy things - or do nothing. 

In the winter, go skiing, go fishing if you're brave, swim in the hot pools, go shopping in Taupo - or do nothing.  Curl up with a good book or write a book, drink tea or coffee or sip on a fine wine.

In Maori, the name Te Moe loosely translates as the sleep or the place of sleep or the place of rest.  Te Moe is a sanctuary - a place to restore body, mind and soul.  Over the years, a great number of people have stopped here and spent time doing just that.

Te Moe is a fully furnished three bedroom (sleeps seven) Lockwood style cottage, built in the early 1960's, with most of what you would find in a normal home - fridge, stove, jug, TV, DVD, washing machine, dryer, BBQ.   There is a selection of interior photos here

There is a double garage out the back for you to park your vehicle.  There is a 10' aluminium dingy in the garage, but before you use it, you need to purchase a boat ramp pass from one of the local service stations.  There is a $500 fine for the user if caught without it.  There are 2 old fishing rods is various conditions available (above kitchen cupboards) and fishing licences can be purchased from stores and the petrol stations too. The Department of Internal Affairs Taupo Harbourmasters Website has more information.

Points of Interest :

Things at Taupo tend to be a little more expensive than other areas.  Bring what you need, but there are two service stations and general stores just down the road (Caltex and Challenge) - for the "forgotten" and important things - like the newspapers and milk.

There is a New World supermarket at Turangi next to the Shell Service Station. There is a small shopping center too.  There is an information center in Turangi next to the BP with helpful people who know "what's on" and what to do on your holiday.

Taupo is a decent sized town with lots of retail shops, specialty shops, restaurants and service companies and touristy stuff - and a night scene if you're interested. 

Tourism Taupo can give you some great ideas of what to see and do.  The NZ Fishing website has a lot of information about fishing in the Taupo area. Have a look at Trout Fishing Guides based in Turangi

Golf courses in both Taupo and Turangi.  The ski fields of Whakapapa, Tukino and Turoa are about 60 km away (55 minutes to Whakapapa according to Google Maps).  Click here for a Mt Ruapehu ski report.  Huka Falls just north of Taupo with the Aratiatia rapids - impressive boiling waterway when released morning and afternoon by the electric power company.

To check the weather in Taupo, check out either metservice.com or NZ City.  NZ City goes into more daily detail.

Whatever your reason to visit, come and enjoy and relax.  Click here to start your holiday.

The Te Moe Trust and the Families

a small sample of the great views from the house