Backpack Lake Taupo - Backpackers! Send a postcard of Taupo, Tongariro Crossing or other activities to your friends!

If you're reading this then there's a good chance you're surfing the net at work, planning your trip, counting down the days until you can board a plane and get the hell out of there. Why not submit your resignation by electronic postcard?

If you're already in New Zealand, feel free to use our postcards to keep in touch with your cyber-savvy friends and family. Free, instant, no hassle, guaranteed.

Click on one of the images below to send an electronic postcard.

Natural Sights Postcard
Take in the natural wonder of the Lake Taupo area by checking out some of the guided or unguided walks avaliable.

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Skiing/Snowboarding Postcard
Mt Ruapehu - where else can you ski on a live volcano in a World Heritage National Park!

With the combination of these two world class ski areas, Mt Ruapehu now offers the largest ski area in New Zealand.

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Bungy Jumping Postcard
Take the pluge! Taupo has one of New Zealand's most spectacular bungy sites. Situated 47 metres above the Waikato River using the world's first ever purpose built cantilever bungy platform.

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White Water Rafting Postcard
The Lake Taupo region has plenty of white water rafting activities. Try and take in the beautiful scenery as you take the ride of your life.

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Ski Diving
Sightseeing at 200 kph! Exiting a plane between 6000 feet to 15000 feet you have the opportunity to experience the incomparable exhilaration of free-falling. A spectacular parachute ride over the stunning background of the Lake Taupo region and the snow capped volcanoes ends the adventure.

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Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo was created by a volcanic eruption so big the sun went hazy in China (relax, that was a few thousand years ago). Almost everywhere you look there’s a volcano.

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