Waipahihi Travel Guide

Taupō

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

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

4/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Waipahihi Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

Taupō Hot Springs

4/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Taupō Hot Springs

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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?

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

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

Things to do

Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

Rp538.711
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing 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

Rp577.890
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Rp1.322.290
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Sailing Tour

Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour

Rp675.837
per adult
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

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

Rp577.890
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise
Lake Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Boat Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Rp577.890
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
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Top hotels in Waipahihi

Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp989.666 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp989.666
Rp1.138.121 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"A great room rate next to the lake. Location 10/10. Laid back relaxed feel about the place. Although the Motel was old our room was clean and had all that we needed for a night away. We arrived late in the afternoon and our unit was beautifully warm, a thoughtful touch. The staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Millennium Resort Manuels

Millennium Resort Manuels

4.5 out of 5
243 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.529.375 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.529.375
Rp1.758.781 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"A lovely restaurant with good food and very friendly service. Room was comfortable with a lovely view of the lake."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Millennium Resort Manuels
The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort

4 out of 5
219 Lake Terrace, Taupo
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (916 reviews)
Excellent and Friendly Serivces
"The staff and reception are friendly. Check in is fast. We have 3 adults and 1 kid in my family. They offer us a free upgrade to a much larger and luxury room because they said the room we booked may be too small for 4 people. They are so kind and considerate."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

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The Reef Resort
The Cove Taupo

The Cove Taupo

3.5 out of 5
213 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.213.389 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
Rp1.213.389
Rp1.395.397 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (470 reviews)
"The quality of this room is outstanding. The interior of the room was very pleasing. We really enjoyed the secure space and privacy, which was veey lovely to rest in while enjoying the beautiful view of the lake."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

The Cove Taupo
Sacred Waters

Sacred Waters

5 out of 5
221-225 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo, Waikato
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (429 reviews)
"Super well Equipped. Not much to fault."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

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Sacred Waters
Karaka Tree Motel

Karaka Tree Motel

3.5 out of 5
216 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.212.251 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.212.251
Rp1.394.089 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs ...
7.6/10 Good! (404 reviews)
"Love the hige spa pools , would be nicer if they had a good clean everynow and again though"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Waipahihi

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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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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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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point
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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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Wharewaka

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

Wharewaka

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