Tauhara

Taupō

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

Popular places to visit

People gather at a hot spot in the Waikato river. Because of the geothermal activity in this area, this area of the lake is like a hot tub. #waikatoriver #geothermal #nature #newzealand #taupo #hotspot

Spa Thermal Park

4/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

￥209,920
per adult
Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour
Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

￥13,008
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

￥4,811
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

￥6,035
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure

Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure

￥12,683
per adult
Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure
Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

￥5,161
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
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Tauhara Hotel Deals

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
3 out of 5
281 Spa Rd, Taupo, Waikato
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥6,669 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
￥6,669
￥7,756 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
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! (559 reviews)
"Like location near AC Baths good walks"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
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
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is ￥7,537 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
￥7,537
￥8,748 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (877 reviews)
"Always love staying here, our go to when in Taupo. Friendly Staff, great food, clean and tidy."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo
4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is ￥11,596 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
￥11,596
￥13,335 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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)
"Loved having a descent gym on site, plus hot pools, spa's and sauna. Was perfect for our relaxing weekend away."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Beechtree Motel
Beechtree Motel
4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
The price is ￥10,986 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
￥10,986
￥12,634 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (836 reviews)
"Good sized room, very good bed, quite, nice view, fine location, good value for money"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Beechtree Motel
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
4.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥6,586 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
￥6,586
￥7,696 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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! (999 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
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Other neighborhoods 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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