Tabitha, Āio Sauna

This episode begins with a catch-up on tourism, international marketing efforts, and upcoming opportunities for the Taupō district with Patrick from Love Taupō. Then, Tabitha from Āio Sauna in Ōmori shares how she created a unique wellness retreat overlooking Lake Taupō, offering visitors a chance to relax, recharge, and experience the benefits of sauna and cold therapy.

This episode begins with a catch-up on tourism, international marketing efforts, and upcoming opportunities for the Taupō district with Patrick from Love Taupō. Then, Tabitha from Āio Sauna in Ōmori shares how she created a unique wellness retreat overlooking Lake Taupō, offering visitors a chance to relax, recharge, and experience the benefits of sauna and cold therapy.

Love Taupō Update & Āio Sauna's Wellness Escape in Ōmori

Jo Saville, Huka Honey Hive

Love Taupō GM Patrick Dault joins Jesse to talk slow tourism, why Germans stay 44 days while Americans spend the same in 10, and why visitors come to Taupō to live like locals, not tick boxes. Then Jo from the Huka Honey Hive returns with something special: a $2,499 jar of UMF 35+ manuka honey, rarer than 0.03% of all manuka honey ever tested, and half the price it fetches at Harrods.

Love Taupō GM Patrick Dault joins Jesse to talk slow tourism, why Germans stay 44 days while Americans spend the same in 10, and why visitors come to Taupō to live like locals, not tick boxes. Then Jo from the Huka Honey Hive returns with something special: a $2,499 jar of UMF 35+ manuka honey, rarer than 0.03% of all manuka honey ever tested, and half the price it fetches at Harrods.

Slow Travel, Big Spenders and a $2,499 Jar of Honey (Jo Saville Huka Honey Hive)

A weekly catch up with Jesse Archer (Lake FM 89.6) and Patrick Dault (Destination Great Lake Taupō) on the work being done to grow Taupō tourism.

It's all part of positioning Taupō as New Zealand's lifestyle destination, and each episode we meet a local operator and the people behind their business.

Because our tourism success is anchored in our community. Tune in to find out what's on, how it benefits you, and how you can get behind it.

A weekly catch up with Jesse Archer (Lake FM 89.6) and Patrick Dault (Destination Great Lake Taupō) on the work being done to grow Taupō tourism.
It's all part of positioning Taupō as New Zealand's lifestyle destination, and each episode we meet a local operator and the people behind their business.
Because our tourism success is anchored in our community. Tune in to find out what's on, how it benefits you, and how you can get behind it.

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