Whenever Taupo is mentioned the mind conjures up images of snow-capped peaks framing the picturesque image of New Zealand’s largest lake. But while the scenery is to die for, it’s not just the landscape that makes Taupo special. Local reporter Libby O’Brien has spent her life in the lakeside town and has an intricate knowledge […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
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