Taupō Central Travel Guide

Taupō

Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole
Taupo which includes general coastal views
Taupo which includes a lake or waterhole and sailing
Taupo which includes a lake or waterhole
Taupo featuring sailing and a lake or waterhole

Popular places to visit

Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery which includes indigenous culture and art

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 Museum and Art Gallery
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

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

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

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.

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

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.

Taupō Hot Springs

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.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

Things to do

Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

Rp531.225
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
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

Rp1.306.794
per adult
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
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

Rp569.859
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Lake Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Boat Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Rp571.117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Rp666.445
per adult
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Sailing Tour

Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour

Rp599.801
per adult
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour
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Top hotels in Taupō Central

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp874.269 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp874.269
Rp1.005.409 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (936 reviews)
"Very small room with bathroom but fine for a one night stopover on way to Auckland with a late afternoon arrival. Was walking distance to Taupo for food (there was a restaurant but as a solo traveller don’t usually use restaurants on my own)"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.319.398 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
Rp1.319.398
Rp1.517.312 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (881 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay - the room was clean, the spa bath lovely, staff friendly but my absolute stand out was the bed! Hands down the best motel sleep I've ever had, the bed is incredible."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Beechtree Motel
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.236.894 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp1.236.894
Rp1.422.480 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Good place to stay at a reasonable price."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
14 Northcroft Street, Taupo
The price is Rp2.194.289 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp2.194.289
Rp2.523.432 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"Very family friendly with a trampoline and seesaws."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
Acacia Lake View Motel

Acacia Lake View Motel

3 out of 5
60-62 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.929.626 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.929.626
Rp2.219.070 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free food shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (492 reviews)
"The room was so quiet had the best sleep"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Acacia Lake View Motel
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3 out of 5
6 Taharepa Road, Taupo, Waikato
The price is Rp1.682.559 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.682.559
Rp1.934.943 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (501 reviews)
"Lovely room with a great view..decent size and setup..clean..bonus of a natural mineral spa and outside deck.."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around Taupō Central

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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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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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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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Tauhara

While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths.

Tauhara
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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

Taupō Central Travel Guide