During the summer holidays, the population in the Far North can easily quadruple as visitors and part-time residents flock to beaches, baches and B&Bs with recreation and relaxation in mind. It’s also a popular time for events and activities that add to the holiday atmosphere.
Taupō Bay’s Tractor Spectacular
It’s 5pm and they’re ready to go. Tractors line up on the roadside adjacent to the bay, which, with Stephenson’s Island as a backdrop, is its own spectacular sight in the summer sun. For the ninth year, tractors big and small have been lovingly decorated to take part in this annual event that helps unite the small beachside community of Taupō Bay and attracts