Wharewaka 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

The Landing Lake Taupō

Enjoy an outing to The Landing Lake Taupō during your stay in Taupō.

The Landing Lake Taupō

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

Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

Rp3.203.411
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

Rp3.118.113
per adult
Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Sailing Tour

Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour

Rp653.951
per adult
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour
Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Rp1.409.501
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

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

Rp559.175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Rp473.877
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise
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Top hotels in Wharewaka

Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is Rp1.184.311 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.184.311
Rp1.361.958 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,010 reviews)
"The reception was professional and helpful, and friendly. The outdoor pool was wonderful. Plenty of delicious food for dinner."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp910.599 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp910.599
Rp1.047.189 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (926 reviews)
"Lovely staff and well oresented.Great food."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
The price is Rp2.100.235 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp2.100.235
Rp2.415.270 total
5 Oct - 6 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Love the pool, spa and gym and the rooms are very comfortable"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Hilton Lake Taupo
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.277.987 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp1.277.987
Rp1.469.739 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice friendly people. A little untidy outside the front, but it is winter. Nice stay."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.000.696 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.000.696
Rp1.150.805 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the coffee machine, warm and relaxed setting. Didnt like the way the railing blocked the view. What happened to the games room?"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Silver Fern Lodge

Silver Fern Lodge

3 out of 5
118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo
The price is Rp572.815 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp572.815
Rp658.737 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (774 reviews)
"Simple but clean and large room even with view of the lake."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Silver Fern Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Wharewaka

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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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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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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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Five Mile Bay

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Five Mile Bay. Make a stop by Lake Taupō or Five Mile Bay while you're exploring the area.

Five Mile Bay
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Hilltop

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

Hilltop

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