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.
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.
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
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?
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.
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.
Things to do
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Top hotels in Hilltop
Hilton Lake Taupo
All good
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
We were very happy with the night we stayed clean room and comfortable bed
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Stag Park Accommodation
Only one night stay and felt welcoming even with other visitors. Didn’t mind the bathroom sharing. Everyone appeared to respect each others use of the shower and toilet.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Clean and tidy room with lovely balcony to sit on with good outlook. Signage to rooms was abysmal. Getting lost was happening all the time. Terrible.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Room was a good size , and clean, but view of side hedge and road with a lorry in the lay-by.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Acacia Lake View Motel
all in all, loved the place!!!!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
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 Spa Thermal Park.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Tauhara
While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
