Rangatira Park Travel Guide
Taupō
Visit Rangatira Park
Popular places to visit
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.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.
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.
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Top hotels in Rangatira Park
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Staff friendly and room clean
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Amazing spent hours in the pools. So much to do.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
The Oasis Beach Motel is a poor cousin to the Millennium Hotel (which owns it) next door. It has a beautiful lakeside location, but you need a lakeside unit before you get to enjoy that view. Otherwise, you may as well stay in a cheaper motel in one of Taupo's backstreets. The majority of the Oasis ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Lakeland Resort Taupo
Furniture outdated/ Broken. Unruly road workers staying at the resort were drinking alcohol directly outside our room till 2am in the morning, I couldnt get a wink of sleep due to the noise they were making, my wife felt unsafe to step outside the room as she felt continously watched. Although the ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
The staff are helpful here and the environment is lovely. We have stayed here several times and will continue to do so.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
The shower wasn’t clean and empty shampoo and gel bottle still in the shower. Coffee/tea container was filthy, coffee spilt on bench so the feel of the place was not clean. Bed was ok but not made properly, no sheets were tucked in, just loose laid. Would not stay here again. The positive was that ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rangatira Park
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.
Tauhara
While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths.
Nukuhau
While visiting Nukuhau, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Waikato River.
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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.
