Tauhara

Taupō

Photo by Barbette Siller
Photo by Barbette Siller
Photo by Tim Thomas
Photo by Tim Thomas

Popular places to visit

Spa Thermal Park

Spa Thermal Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

Spa Thermal Park
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery showing art and indigenous culture

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

A.C. Baths

You can learn about the history of Taupō with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

A.C. Baths

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

Walk around the campus at Wairakei Geothermal Power Station as part of your travels around Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

Maori Carvings

You can find out about the history of Taupō when you stop by Maori Carvings. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Maori Carvings

Golf Club Taupō

Enjoy a round of golf in Taupō at Golf Club Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Golf Club Taupō

Things to do

Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

P81,099
per adult
Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

P1,690
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise
Lake Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Boat Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

P1,994
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

P5,025
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

P1,994
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise
Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

P1,859
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
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Top hotels in Tauhara

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
3 out of 5
281 Spa Rd, Taupo, Waikato
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (557 reviews)
"An older accommodation but suited our needs for an overnight stay at a reasonable price."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

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Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
3 out of 5
41 Centennial Drive, Taupo
Stay at this 3-star golf motel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Golf Club Taupo and A.C. Baths are located ...
Best family resort in NZ
"This resort with out a doubt has to be the best family resort in NZ! The pool is incredible, the 2brm motel style room is stylish but functional."

Reviewed on May 28, 2020

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Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (875 reviews)
"Always love staying here, our go to when in Taupo. Friendly Staff, great food, clean and tidy."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

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Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
4.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo
The price is P2,878 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
P2,878
P3,310 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Myself (Dad) and Ms 7 were here for a weekend with our extended family staying at 2 other cabins and the walking distance was perfect for the kids to be able to go between and to go to the playground together. It was clean, tidy and most of all WARM! The staff were great. Will definitely be ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Oasis Beach Motel
Oasis Beach Motel
4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Sorted any problems."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

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Oasis Beach Motel
Hilton Lake Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo
5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
The price is P6,809 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
P6,809
P7,830 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"I found the majority of the staff were excellent. But the bar staff (not the manager) didn’t understand what is expected. Eg both staff talked to each other in their native language and didn’t acknowledge patrons who went to the bar for service. No eye contact or acknowledge that they were waiting. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night

Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō.

Taupō Central
If you are somewhere around Lake Taupo and you are looking for a camp, come here at the Reids Farm. Waking up just one step from the river is really nice way to start a day. #weekendgetaway

Rangatira Park

If you're spending some time in Rangatira Park, Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.

Rangatira Park
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Waipahihi

If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Waipahihi
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Richmond Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Richmond Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Richmond Heights
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Two Mile Bay

When in Two Mile Bay, you can plan a visit to Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Two Mile Bay

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