Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Taupō
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Things to do
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Rp619.845
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Rp1.523.349
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Rp724.904
per adult
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 1.5-Hour Cruise
Rp682.880
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
Rp724.904
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
Rp525.293
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Rainbow Point
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is Rp1.306.010 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.306.010
Rp1.501.970 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Room was very basic but ok. Lipstick on glass. Couple of repairs needed doing but did notify the staff for them to get repaired. Nice complex and centrally located"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is Rp1.071.951 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.071.951
Rp1.232.749 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place for our family. The kids loved seeing the ducks come up to the window. The staff were all lovely and very friendly. The room was a bit run down but didn't affect our stay."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is Rp1.451.179 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.451.179
Rp1.668.856 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"This resort is convenient to stay at, in terms of proximity to most of the attractions around Taupō. However, it is definitely not up to Accor’s 4 star standards. Despite being old, the carpets are worn out, the ceilings are cracking, the bathrooms are stained and the rooms have a dusty smell. I ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is Rp873.993 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp873.993
Rp1.005.092 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"good"
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is Rp1.781.755 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.781.755
Rp2.049.018 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The Hotel is brilliant. Very clean. Great quality sheets, bedding and comfortable pillows and mattresses. Pool is great and so is the gym and sauna."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is Rp796.779 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp796.779
Rp916.296 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay, recommend the 2 bedroom Chalet. Pools were good but are an additional cost (you do get a discounted rate). Close to town but is a drive (or a steep walk back). Staff were helpful."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in Rainbow Point
Find the best Rainbow Point areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are top sights worth seeing.
Acacia Bay
Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
Photo by Aaron Andersen
Open Photo by Aaron Andersen
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
Nukuhau
While visiting Nukuhau, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Waikato River.
