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

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Rp489.567
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

Rp577.689
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Rp675.602
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

Rp538.523
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage

Rp362.279
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

Rp362.279
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
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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 Rp910.599 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp910.599
Rp1.047.189 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (926 reviews)
"Lovely staff and well oresented.Great food."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.277.987 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp1.277.987
Rp1.469.739 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice friendly people. A little untidy outside the front, but it is winter. Nice stay."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Silver Fern Lodge

Silver Fern Lodge

3 out of 5
118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo
The price is Rp572.815 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp572.815
Rp658.737 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (774 reviews)
"Simple but clean and large room even with view of the lake."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Silver Fern Lodge
Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street, Taupo
The price is Rp1.439.918 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp1.439.918
Rp1.655.906 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (626 reviews)
"The hotel locates in a superb location. The hotel is not a new hotel, but I was impressed by the cleanness and the conditions that they maintain."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Tui Oaks Motel
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
The price is Rp1.363.232 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.363.232
Rp1.567.721 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (874 reviews)
"Room was warm when we entered, need was comfortable and room was quiet."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Beechtree Motel
Ika Nui Taupo

Ika Nui Taupo

3 out of 5
64 Lake Terrace, Taupo, Waikato
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.441.195 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
Rp1.441.195
Rp1.657.374 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (332 reviews)
"Very spacious, it's like one bedroom apartment, clean as well. Excellent location, lakeside, close to shops and restaurants. Friendly staffs. It's one of the best accommodation in Taupo."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Ika Nui Taupo
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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