Popular places to visit
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.
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.
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
Explore the campus of Wairakei Geothermal Power Station during your stay in Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
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.
Golf Club Taupō
Enjoy a round of golf in Taupō at Golf Club Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.
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.
Things to do
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
Top hotels in Tauhara
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Room was average quality for peak season prices and prime location
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
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 28 May 2020
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Everything was on point during our stay!! Very impressed. Will be back for sure!!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Room was spotless. Only problem was I had to walk from one end of the Lodge to the other with my bag.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Beechtree Motel
Clean spacious room, and a fantastic shower!! I appreciated the carparking under cover as it was pouring with rain when I arrived!!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Oasis Beach Motel
Room was clean and adequate for our 1 night stay, although the beds were not very comfortable. Too soft for our needs
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.
Rangatira Park
While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Richmond Heights
While Richmond Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.
Two Mile Bay
While Two Mile Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.
