Tauhara Travel Guide

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

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

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

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

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

Things to do

Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

Rp531.225
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
The plummeting depths of crystal clear waters make it easy to get to the base of the waterfalls.

Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo

Rp1.306.794
per adult
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake 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

Rp569.859
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Lake Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Boat Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Rp571.117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Rp666.445
per adult
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Sailing Tour

Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour

Rp599.801
per adult
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran 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
The price is Rp783.395 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp783.395
Rp900.904 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, a business centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (592 reviews)
"Plan as simple we respected te kaupapa Nga mihi Whanau much Love"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is Rp1.228.693 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
Rp1.228.693
Rp1.412.997 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa 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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Awesome rooms friendly staff and great activities like golf tennis available with 2 heated pools that are large enough to accommodate big crowds"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp874.269 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp874.269
Rp1.005.409 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (936 reviews)
"Very small room with bathroom but fine for a one night stopover on way to Auckland with a late afternoon arrival. Was walking distance to Taupo for food (there was a restaurant but as a solo traveller don’t usually use restaurants on my own)"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.319.398 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
Rp1.319.398
Rp1.517.312 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (881 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay - the room was clean, the spa bath lovely, staff friendly but my absolute stand out was the bed! Hands down the best motel sleep I've ever had, the bed is incredible."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Beechtree Motel
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.236.894 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp1.236.894
Rp1.422.480 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good place to stay at a reasonable price."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
The price is Rp1.892.517 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.892.517
Rp2.176.395 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay in taupo! With heated pools and hor pools just down the driveway. Also excellent food onsite"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hilton Lake Taupo
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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, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery 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 Spa Thermal Park.

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 Spa Thermal Park.

Two Mile Bay

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