Waipahihi

Taupō

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

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

4/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Waipahihi Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

Taupō Hot Springs

4/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Taupō Hot Springs

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Taupō, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

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

Things to do

Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

RM376
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

RM140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

RM856
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

RM139
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
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

RM149
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

RM6,076
per adult
Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour
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Top hotels in Waipahihi

Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is RM257 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
RM257
RM295 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (998 reviews)
"This is such a great place to stay.We keep coming back. Had beautiful lakefront unit for a very reasonable price and there’s a heated pool as well as a tennis court. Plus the extra bonus of being able to use all the Millenium facilities and dining options next door is great. The location is quiet ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Millennium Resort Manuels

Millennium Resort Manuels

4.5 out of 5
243 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is RM438 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
RM438
RM504 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Room service great, comfortable large bed, internet access shocking 😳 clean facilities, great view, easy parking"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Millennium Resort Manuels
The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort

4 out of 5
219 Lake Terrace, Taupo
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (918 reviews)
"Lovely well appointed hotel with great views and lake access. The pool was so warm and the hotel had everything needed for luxurious stay. Thankyou to the welcoming staff, would definately recommend staying at Reef Resort."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

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The Reef Resort
The Cove Taupo

The Cove Taupo

3.5 out of 5
213 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is RM315 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
RM315
RM362 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

The Cove Taupo
Sacred Waters

Sacred Waters

5 out of 5
221-225 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo, Waikato
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (431 reviews)
"Lovely spot with huge apartments, great views and friendly staff! We didn’t make it into the pool but it looked glorious, and the private spas are lovely."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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Karaka Tree Motel

Karaka Tree Motel

3.5 out of 5
216 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is RM315 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
RM315
RM362 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs ...
7.6/10 Good! (405 reviews)
"Friendly staff. clean amenities. Only improvement we could pick was a heat pump in the room."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Karaka Tree Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Waipahihi

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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 Spa Thermal Park.

Two Mile Bay
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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 Spa Thermal Park.

Richmond Heights
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point
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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, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Wharewaka

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