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

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

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

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

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

Things to do

Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

P82,600
per adult
Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour
Lake Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Boat Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

P2,031
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

P1,721
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

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

P2,031
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise
Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

P5,118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

P1,900
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
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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 Taupō. 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! (577 reviews)
"No Hairdryer 1/2 roll toilet paper ☺️"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 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 Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Golf Club Taupō 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
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is P4,453 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
P4,453
P5,121 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff was welcoming and pleasant to meet"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is P3,106 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P3,106
P3,572 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (909 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,973 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P6,973
P8,019 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very comfortable Hotel, bed was comfy with nice linen and great towels in the bathroom and nice underfloor heating in the bathroom also. Food in the restaurant was delicious. And we had a nice view out towards the Lake."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Hilton Lake Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is P3,441 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P3,441
P3,957 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Taupō. 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)
"Proximity to the lake was great"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

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Hilltop

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

Hilltop
Taupo showing a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

Taupō Central
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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 Spa Thermal Park.

Richmond Heights
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Two Mile Bay

When in Two Mile Bay, you can plan a visit to Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Two Mile Bay

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