This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2024 shows a view of Lake Taupo in Taupo, New Zealand. (Xinhua/Long Lei) People play golf by Lake Taupo in Taupo, New Zealand, on Dec. 13, 2024.

Kayaking Kiwi Lake Taupo has erupted at least 26 times in the past 26,000 years ... Aerial adventures You can choose from five scenic flights with Helistar Helicopters, ...

Yet, the lake is the crater of a giant super volcano, and within its depths lies the unsettling history of this picturesque marvel. A supervolcano in New Zealand is 800 years overdue for an eruption.