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Story: Volcanic Plateau places

This is a comprehensive guide to the towns, lakes, volcanoes and other places of interest on the Volcanic Plateau.

Story by Malcolm McKinnon

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Ngongotahā district Ngongotahā district
Aerial view of Lake Taupō Aerial view of Lake Taupō
Lakes Rotoiti and Rotorua Lakes Rotoiti and Rotorua
Tamatekapua meeting house Tamatekapua meeting house
Tauhara Tauhara
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Malcolm McKinnon, Volcanic Plateau places, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/volcanic-plateau-places (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by Malcolm McKinnon, published 2 March 2009, updated 25 May 2015.