Articles tagged Taupo

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    Escape to some of New Zealand’s stunning lodges

    If you need some Brownie points or just want a romantic weekend away, here are five of New Zealand’s stunning hotels, B&Bs and resorts that you may not have heard about. Elegant Valentine luxury Stafford Villa is a luxurious Birkenhead Point villa in Auckland. It was built in 1903 and is heritage listed. Its two [...]

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    Looking for good curry in Taupo?

    When you’re making the pilgrimage from Auckland to Hawkes Bay, as one is want to do when a whanau weekend beckons, where to stop and eat in Taupo is very important. If I’m roaring through around brunch-o’clock I’ll stop at Replete on HeuHeu street, which also has a very nice kitchenware shop attached. You can [...]