Lake Taupo Scenic Lookout - Wharewaka

Name: Lake Taupo Scenic Lookout - Wharewaka
Address: Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand, 3378, Zealand

4.5/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

Parks and reserves - Taupō District Council - Taupodc.govt.nz

Taupo District has a number of parks and neighbourhood recreation reserves to enjoy.

About Lake Taupo Scenic Lookout

Overview

Building over pipelines is not a recommended practice and will only be considered by council in exceptional circumstances, where no suitable alternative exists.

Approval from council is required before undertaking any physical works activity over or within the zone of influence of the public water, wastewater or stormwater pipes and associated assets which may cause damage to or restrict access to those assets. This includes permanent structures and includes constructing retaining walls, cantilevered structures, removing existing cover material or placing additional fill material.

The zone of influence is defined as any building or structure, retaining wall or earthworks within a minimum of 1.5 metres of a main or asset and/or the same distance from the pipe as half the depth of the pipe.

In many cases formal easements over services do not exist, however council has rights and powers over all council services via the Local Government Act and associated Bylaws. The following guidelines align with easement facility requirements associated with new developments. These include the minimum easement width being 3.0 metres, or greater with pipes deeper than 3.0 metres. No soakholes, buildings, internal fences or other structures or access impediments within the area of the easement. Boundary fences and driveways are normally permitted within the easements.

The sections and guidelines below are used when considering whether building over water services can be permitted.

Contact Lake Taupo Scenic Lookout

Address :	Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Postal code :	3378
Website :	https://www.taupodc.govt.nz/recreation/parks-and-reserves
Categories :	Picnic ground ,

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D	David Phillimore on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great view of lake and mountains on a calm sunny spectacular day!
A	Alyx Murray-Jackman on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lots of space for cars to pull up. Super views out over the lake towards Tongariro. Clear views of the volcanoes over there!
A	Alistair Turner on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ On a day like today when it is sunny after a Southerly and fresh snow is on My Ruapahu it is worth a visit.
G	Glenys Jury on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ate breakfast down by the lake this morning. Although the view was obscured by the foggy misty morning due to the weather.
H	Hina Coppack on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wow wow is all I can say , stunning scenery, there are plenty of places you can park and have a picnic right on the edge of the lake.
R	Rees Wilson on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great view of the lake and mountains behind. The carpark could hold maybe 8 cars, but was quite empty when we were there. You could walk to the lake from the carpark, but it's better to drive down. You get a bit of a different view than in Taupo town too.
D	Dan McLaughlin on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A quick detour but we'll worth it. Follow the sign from the roundabout off the main road. The lookout offers uninterrupted scenic views of lake Taupo and surrounding mountains. Would be great at sunset on a nice clear day.
G	Gerard Rooney on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great view of Lake Taupo before you arrive in the town. Good photos to be had, so worth the stop. No toilets, but they are only 5 minutes away in the town.