Tauhara Travel Guide
Taupō


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 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 Museum and Art Gallery
Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.
A.C. Baths
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.
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.
Maori Carvings
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.
Things to do

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise
Top hotels in Tauhara

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
"We’ve previously stayed at the Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort in a Chalet room and it was great! This time we booked a studio room and it was disappointing to what we had stayed in previously. It had everything you need in a studio room. But it was “run down” or “tired” compared to previously. The bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Oasis Beach Motel
"Heat pump is dead, the carpets need attention, as you open the doors, they was a bad smell of either moisture or unclean carpets or maybe doors were never opened for a while. The reception staff were so helpful. If those areas I mentioned are taken into consideration and addressed, it is a good place ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Hilton Lake Taupo
"All gd"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
"Nice and clean, though not sure I would call it a studio, just a standard room, with jug, and mini fridge. Nice view, and staff were great."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Beechtree Motel
"I did not stay but the rooms are sways clean"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

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

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

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

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 A.C. Baths.

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 A.C. Baths.
