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AT THE WATER’S EDGE A family-friendly weekend in Taupō is fun for parents and kids alike. WO R DS H AY LE Y BA R N ET T PH OTOS HAY LE Y BA R N ET T + S U PPLI E D
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hinking of Taupō, I see a giant lake, the iconic Macca’s aeroplane (every Kiwi kid’s dining dream), and an Irish
pub with good food that conjures up regrettable memories from my early twenties. When my partner challenged me to find a family-friendly destination close to the Bay, which would entertain us rain, hail, or shine, it was the first town I thought of. The forecast looked gloomy for our weekend away so we needed some serious back-up plans to keep the youngsters occupied. Luckily, I was right and Taupō came through with the goods.
