Lake Taupo Lookout
Lake Taupo Lookout sits at 1,177 ft along the Volcanic Loop Highway, with land dropping just 5 ft within 600 m of the site. Motutere Point, a cape, lies to the northeast at a distance of 2.1 mi and an elevation of 1,172 ft. Sun times vary across the year: at the March equinox, sunrise is 07:19 and sunset 19:30; at the June solstice, sunrise is 07:36 and sunset 17:02; at the September equinox, sunrise is 06:08 and sunset 18:13; and at the December solstice, sunrise is 05:48 and sunset 20:42. The lookout is preceded by Motuoapa Cliff Lookout and followed by Lake Taupo along the route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain around this overlook, nearest first. No view direction is recorded, so every bearing is listed.
- Motutere Point1,172 ftnortheast · 2.1 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:19 | 19:30 | 18:55 |
| June solstice | 07:36 | 17:02 | 16:20 |
| September equinox | 06:08 | 18:13 | 17:37 |
| December solstice | 05:48 | 20:42 | 20:02 |
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How high is Lake Taupo Lookout?
Lake Taupo Lookout sits at about 1,177 feet (359 m).
What can you see from Lake Taupo Lookout?
From Lake Taupo Lookout: Motutere Point (NE, 2.1 mi).
What is the next lookout after Lake Taupo Lookout?
Lake Taupo is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Lake Taupo Lookout.
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