Richmond Heights 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

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 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

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

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

Things to do

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Rp492.401
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise
Lake Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Boat Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Rp581.034
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

Rp581.034
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise
Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

Rp541.641
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Rp679.514
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure

Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure

Rp1.427.964
per adult
Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure
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Top hotels in Richmond Heights

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp905.741 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp905.741
Rp1.041.602 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (876 reviews)
"Always love staying here, our go to when in Taupo. Friendly Staff, great food, clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
4.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp828.682 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp828.682
Rp952.984 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Great cabin, clean, warm with good kitchenette and very close to the bathroom. Bathroom was of excellent standard, modern, underfloor heating, very clean."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Oasis Beach Motel
Oasis Beach Motel
4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.003.385 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
Rp1.003.385
Rp1.153.897 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Taupo. 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! (996 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Sorted any problems."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Hilton Lake Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo
5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
The price is Rp1.960.594 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp1.960.594
Rp2.254.643 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I found the majority of the staff were excellent. But the bar staff (not the manager) didn’t understand what is expected. Eg both staff talked to each other in their native language and didn’t acknowledge patrons who went to the bar for service. No eye contact or acknowledge that they were waiting. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Hilton Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo Motor Inn
Lake Taupo Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
33 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo
The price is Rp1.385.509 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp1.385.509
Rp1.593.335 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Loved the spa in the suite. Perfect for relaxing"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Lake Taupo Motor Inn
Ika Nui Taupo
Ika Nui Taupo
3 out of 5
64 Lake Terrace, Taupo, Waikato
The price is Rp2.096.737 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
Rp2.096.737
Rp2.411.248 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (322 reviews)
By the lake
"very good stay , parking a bit tight"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Ika Nui Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
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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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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
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Wharewaka

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

Wharewaka
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

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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