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Friday 30 October 2 new
Primary SchoolsTaupo SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsTaupo School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Lakes, Rivers and WaterfallsTaranaki Falls TaupōDay Trip to a 20 m Fall on an Old Lava FlowTaranaki Falls: an easy 2-hour DOC loop from Whakapapa Village to a 20 m waterfall on an old lava flow. Start, grade and tips, a day trip from Taupō.
Thursday 29 October 5 new
Lake FishingLake Ohakuri FishingTrout on the Waikato near AtiamuriFish Lake Ohakuri for rainbow and brown trout: trolling, spinning and fly, the dam and Whirinaki Arm ramps, Eastern Fish & Game rules and lake levels.
Primary SchoolsTauhara SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsTauhara School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Lake FishingLake Rotoaira FishingTrout Under Tongariro and PihangaFish Lake Rotoaira near Tūrangi for rainbow trout: the Lake Rotoaira Trust licence, season, boat ramps, flies and lures, and the lake's own rules.
Streams and RiversWaiotaka River FishingStump Bay Mouth and Lower RiverFly fish the Waiotaka River near Tūrangi: the shallow Stump Bay mouth, smelt flies, summer browns, winter rainbows, Frethey Drive and closed reaches.
Primary SchoolsSt Patrick’s Catholic School (Taupo)Zone, Roll & School FactsSt Patrick's Catholic School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Wednesday 28 October 5 new
Streams and RiversWaimarino River FishingSmall Fly Stream near TūrangiFly fish the Waimarino River near Tūrangi: winter spawning rainbows, summer dry flies, the SH1 bridge access, the mouth drop-off, reaches and seasons.
River MouthsTongariro River Delta FishingBoat Water off the River MouthFish the Tongariro River delta on Lake Taupō from an anchored boat or kayak: the Tokaanu launch, fly-only mouth rules, lines, seasons and hazards.
Primary SchoolsRangitaiki SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsRangitaiki School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
River MouthsTokaanu Tailrace FishingSpinning and Fly at the Canal MouthSpin or fly fish the Tokaanu Tailrace on southern Lake Taupō: the canal mouth, the boat ramp, smelt runs, closed water, the bridge ban and boat rules.
Forest Parks and Scenic ReservesWaipakihi Middle Range Route TaupōExpert Kaimanawa Climb from Waipakihi Hut to the TopsWaipakihi Middle Range Route: an Expert 1-hour DOC route from Waipakihi Hut to the Middle Range tops. Navigation, weather, deer control alert and dogs.
Tuesday 27 October 5 new
Primary SchoolsMountview SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsMountview School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Forest Parks and Scenic ReservesKetemaringi Route TaupōExpert Climb to Ketemaringi Trig in Pureora Forest ParkKetemaringi Route: an Expert 5-hour DOC route in Pureora Forest Park from Ketemaringi Road to the trig and down to Totara Stream. Access and maps.
Forest Parks and Scenic ReservesHauhungaroa Track TaupōThree-Day Traverse of the Hauhungaroa Range in PureoraHauhungaroa Track: a 3-day Advanced DOC traverse of the Hauhungaroa Range from Link Road via Bog Inn, Waihāhā and Hauhungaroa huts. Sections and maps.
Primary SchoolsMarotiri SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsMarotiri School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Forest Parks and Scenic ReservesBoyd, Ōamaru and Cascade Hut Tracks TaupōMulti-Night Kaimanawa Forest Park TrampBoyd, Ōamaru and Cascade Hut tracks: Advanced DOC routes in Kaimanawa Forest Park for a 2 to 4 day tramp. Sections, huts, access rules and safety.
Monday 26 October 5 new
Family-Friendly and Educational WalksWaipapa Loop Track TaupōDay Trip to a Pureora Birdsong Walk in Tall Podocarp ForestWaipapa Loop Track: a 30-minute DOC loop through tall podocarp forest in Pureora Forest Park, known for its birdlife. Gully Road access and dogs.
Primary SchoolsHilltop SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsHilltop School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Forest Parks and Scenic ReservesMount Pureora via Toitoi Track TaupōForest Route to the Summit from The Timber TrailMount Pureora via Toitoi Track: a 5-hour return Advanced DOC climb from The Timber Trail at Tui Road to summit views. Access changes, birds and dogs.
Forest and Nature Reserve WalksNgapuketurua Track TaupōSteep Kaimanawa Beech Forest Climb into Hunting CountryNgapuketurua Track: a 4 to 5 hour Advanced DOC climb from the Kiko Loop through beech forest to the park boundary. Hunting access, directions and dogs.
Primary SchoolsBroadlands SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsBroadlands School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Sunday 25 October 2 new
Forest Parks and Scenic ReservesMt Titiraupenga Track TaupōDay Trip Climb to a Lookout Below the Summit RockMt Titiraupenga Track: a 4-hour return Advanced DOC climb from the Centre of the North Island cairn to a lookout below the sacred summit rock.
Forest and Nature Reserve WalksArataki Track TaupōPureora Forest Tramp from a Swing Bridge to Mt TitiraupengaArataki Track: an Advanced DOC tramping track in Pureora Forest Park from a Mangakino Stream suspension bridge towards Mt Titiraupenga. Access and tips.