Taupō Central Travel Guide

Taupō

A mountainous landscape with a lake and a distant view of islands.
A sunset over a calm sea with a distant shoreline.
A clear lake with visible underwater vegetation and a forested hillside in the background.
A sunset over a calm sea with a distant landmass and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a body of water, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Stay near popular Taupō Central attractions

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

8.6/10 (182 reviews)
Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.
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Things to do

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

Rp614.279
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Rp1.509.668
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

Rp718.394
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Rp676.748
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

Rp676.748
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

Rp718.394
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
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Top hotels in Taupō Central

Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is Rp1.285.242 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp1.285.242
Rp1.478.082 total
6 Aug - 7 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! (1,004 reviews)
"The room was very clean . Bed very comfy. I asked if in the studio that I booked there was a cooktop and the team moved me to a studio that it had one, so they upgraded me."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Beechtree Motel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is Rp1.142.479 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.142.479
Rp1.313.851 total
10 Aug - 11 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)
"Our room was clean, the beds were comfortable There was nowhere to hang clothes, only one chair , no spoons or plates. In the morning when we left just after 8am, the office was closed and could not find a way out. If there had been a fire,cwe would not have known where to go, so all in all, not ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street Taupo
The price is Rp1.235.535 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.235.535
Rp1.420.865 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
"Great location and nice views."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Tui Oaks Motel
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3 out of 5
6 Taharepa Road Taupo Waikato
The price is Rp1.816.983 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.816.983
Rp2.089.530 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (657 reviews)
"Great accomodation, amazing friendly staff who made us feel welcome. Definitely staying there again. I wanted to take the mineral waters home after soaking in them every day. Soo relaxed after the stay. Thank you."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
Ika Nui Taupo

Ika Nui Taupo

3 out of 5
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.832.573 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp1.832.573
Rp2.107.459 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ...
Ika Nui Taupo
Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

3.5 out of 5
19 Rifle Range Road Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.557.088 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp1.557.088
Rp1.790.651 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were wicked upon checking in and leaving. The location was very good only thing that really let our stay down - was the bed, it was like sleeping on the floor so very hard. We came up for the Taupo marathon and got no sleep due to it! :( breakfast was ok, good for the price. Bathrooms had had ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo
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Where to stay in Taupō Central

Find the best Taupō Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A calm lake with boats, a wooden dock, and a forested hillside.

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.

A clear blue sea with distant mountains and lush greenery in the foreground.
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Hilltop

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

Wharewaka

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

Waipahihi

If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

A couple standing by a geothermal area with steam rising from the ground.

Nukuhau

While visiting Nukuhau, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Waikato River.

Taupō Central Travel Guide