Hilltop
Taupō
Popular places to visit
Taupō Hot Springs
Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.
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.
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
Explore the waterfront in Taupō with a trip to Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in the area.
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.
Things to do
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
Top hotels in Hilltop
Hilton Lake Taupo
At a “5 star” hotel, I don’t expect to get a “king” that is just 2 beds pushed together. The hotel itself might, MIGHT have been a 5 star in its day, but not now. Maybe a 4. We stayed in a Doubletree the night before, that was WAY better, and only a 4 star. Breakfast was just OK. They seemed to run ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
We love visiting these spa pools every time we visit Taupo. So staying at the resort was an easy choice. Easy check in and out, quick walk to the pools and back. Room is clean, wifi's good. Enough space to park directly outside of the room. We've also stayed at the Hilton next door which has a fab ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Stag Park Accommodation
Clean Room and easy access
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Staff friendly and room clean
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Amazing spent hours in the pools. So much to do.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
The Oasis Beach Motel is a poor cousin to the Millennium Hotel (which owns it) next door. It has a beautiful lakeside location, but you need a lakeside unit before you get to enjoy that view. Otherwise, you may as well stay in a cheaper motel in one of Taupo's backstreets. The majority of the Oasis ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hilltop
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 Maori Carvings.
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 The Landing Lake Taupō.
Tauhara
While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Maori Carvings.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
