Hilltop Travel Guide

Taupō

Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night
Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night

Popular places to visit

Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand

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
rotorua lake

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

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Taupō with a trip to Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in the area.

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

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

Things to do

Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Rp1.550.885
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Rp507.389
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
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

Rp1.369.950
per adult
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Rp1.369.950
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Rp598.719
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
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

Rp598.719
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
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Top hotels in Hilltop

Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is Rp2.080.151 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp2.080.151
Rp2.392.174 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Hotel is lovely, friendly staff & great location!

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Hilton Lake Taupo
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

2.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is Rp849.769 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp849.769
Rp977.234 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
We love visiting these spa pools every time we visit Taupo. So staying at the resort was an easy choice. Easy check in and out, quick walk to the pools and back. Room is clean, wifi's good. Enough space to park directly outside of the room. We've also stayed at the Hilton next door which has a fab ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Stag Park Accommodation

Stag Park Accommodation

2 out of 5
140 Napier Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is Rp877.146 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
Rp877.146
Rp1.008.718 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (69 reviews)
Clean Room and easy access

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Stag Park Accommodation
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is Rp929.950 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp929.950
Rp1.069.442 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,012 reviews)
Friendly staff and close to a variety of amenities.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is Rp1.305.316 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp1.305.316
Rp1.501.113 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf 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. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is Rp1.745.485 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
Rp1.745.485
Rp2.007.348 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Clean room, lovely staff.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around Hilltop

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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
Lake Taupo sunset with horse rider

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 Maori Carvings.

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 The Landing Lake Taupō.

Two Mile Bay
People gather at a hot spot in the Waikato river. Because of the geothermal activity in this area, this area of the lake is like a hot tub. #waikatoriver #geothermal #nature #newzealand #taupo #hotspot

Tauhara

While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Maori Carvings.

Tauhara
View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand

Taupō Central

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

Taupō Central
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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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