Lake Taupō Map
Lake Taupō is a lake in New Zealand, covering about 616 km² (238 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 186 m (610 ft). This map shows the lake outlined in blue on shaded relief, with the rivers, borders and towns around it.
How to read this map
Its surface lies about 356 m (1,168 ft) above sea level. Inflows include Waitahanui River, Hinemaiaia Stream, Waiotaka River, Waimarino River, Waihāhā River, Tauranga Taupō River, Kuratau River and Tongariro River. It drains through the Waikato River.
The blue outline marks Lake Taupō as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Hamilton, Tauranga, Hastings, Napier, Rotorua, Whanganui, Taupō and Whakatāne.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the outline of Lake Taupō come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the outline is a guide to where Lake Taupō is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Lake Taupō facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 46 km (29 mi) |
| Area | 616 km² (238 sq mi) |
| Drainage basin | 3,490 km² (1,350 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Inflows | Waitahanui River, Hinemaiaia Stream, Waiotaka River, Waimarino River, Waihāhā River, Tauranga Taupō River, Kuratau River and Tongariro River |
| Outflow | the Waikato River |
| Countries | New Zealand |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: New Zealand. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Lake Taupō?
Lake Taupō covers about 616 km² (238 sq mi).
How deep is Lake Taupō?
Its maximum depth is about 186 m (610 ft).
Where is Lake Taupō?
Lake Taupō lies in New Zealand.
Can I download a blank map of Lake Taupō?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted lake but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
Use this map
You can download, print and share this map for free, in class, in school projects, in presentations and on websites, as long as you credit the source: Lake Taupō Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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