Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo sits in the central North Island of New Zealand, in the Waikato region, occupying a caldera formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the world's recent geological history. The lake is fed and surrounded by geothermal activity in the wider Taupo Volcanic Zone, and diving in the area is typically centred on its rocky shorelines and clear freshwater, with access points around towns such as Taupo and Kinloch. Entry is from shore, and the diving here is rated beginner, making it an accessible way to explore the lake's underwater rock formations and drop-offs close to the towns that line its edge.