Tauhara Travel Guide

Taupō

Photo by Barbette Siller
Photo by Barbette Siller
Photo by Tim Thomas
Photo by Tim Thomas

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

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

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

Maori Carvings

4.5/5(9 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Taupō when you stop by Maori Carvings. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Maori Carvings

Golf Club Taupō

Enjoy a round of golf in Taupō at Golf Club Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Golf Club Taupō

Things to do

Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

Rp23.635.264
per adult
Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour
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
Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Rp1.464.598
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

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
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Top hotels in Tauhara

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
3 out of 5
281 Spa Rd, Taupo, Waikato
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free parking, a business centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (557 reviews)
"An older accommodation but suited our needs for an overnight stay at a reasonable price."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

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Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
3 out of 5
41 Centennial Drive, Taupo
Stay at this 3-star golf motel in Taupo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Golf Club Taupo and A.C. Baths are located ...
Best family resort in NZ
"This resort with out a doubt has to be the best family resort in NZ! The pool is incredible, the 2brm motel style room is stylish but functional."

Reviewed on 28 May 2020

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Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
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 Rp830.637 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp830.637
Rp955.232 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 Rp1.965.218 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp1.965.218
Rp2.259.961 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

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Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

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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, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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Rangatira Park

While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.

Rangatira Park
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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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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 The Landing Lake Taupō.

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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