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 which includes indigenous culture and art

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

4.5/5(2 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(3 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(3 reviews)

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.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

Maori Carvings

4.5/5(9 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

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

RM6,106
per adult
Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour
Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

RM378
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

RM140
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

RM176
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
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

RM150
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

RM343
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
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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 18 Jun 2025

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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 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 28 May 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 RM235 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
RM235
RM270 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (876 reviews)
"Always love staying here, our go to when in Taupo. Friendly Staff, great food, clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
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 RM215 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
RM215
RM247 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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)
"Great cabin, clean, warm with good kitchenette and very close to the bathroom. Bathroom was of excellent standard, modern, underfloor heating, very clean."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Oasis Beach Motel
Oasis Beach Motel
4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is RM260 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
RM260
RM299 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (996 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Sorted any problems."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Hilton Lake Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo
5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
The price is RM509 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM509
RM585 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 21 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

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Hilltop

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

Hilltop
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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Rangatira Park

While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.

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 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 The Landing Lake Taupō.

Richmond Heights
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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.

Two Mile Bay

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