Taupō Central Travel Guide

Taupō

A mountainous landscape with a lake and a distant view of islands.
A sunset over a calm sea with a distant shoreline.
A clear lake with visible underwater vegetation and a forested hillside in the background.
A sunset over a calm sea with a distant landmass and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a body of water, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Stay near popular Taupō Central attractions

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

8.6/10 (182 reviews)
Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.
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Things to do

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

Rp619.845
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Rp1.523.349
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

Rp724.904
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 1.5-Hour Cruise

Rp682.880
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 1.5-Hour Cruise
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

Rp724.904
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Rp525.293
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
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Top hotels in Taupō Central

Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.290.385 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.290.385
Rp1.484.000 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Clean and beautiful property."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Beechtree Motel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is Rp902.944 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp902.944
Rp1.038.386 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"No problem with the hotel, the problem was those other guest they so noisy even around midnight, keep on knocking our doors too, we didn't sleep well. They rowdy and drunks"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3 out of 5
6 Taharepa Road Taupo Waikato
The price is Rp1.845.055 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
Rp1.845.055
Rp2.121.813 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (667 reviews)
"The hot pools are a hidden gem."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
Ika Nui Taupo

Ika Nui Taupo

3 out of 5
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
The price is Rp1.525.346 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.525.346
Rp1.754.148 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ...
Ika Nui Taupo
Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street Taupo
The price is Rp1.209.275 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.209.275
Rp1.390.666 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (797 reviews)
"Had a nice stay with the Lake view."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Tui Oaks Motel
Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

4 out of 5
3 Titiraupenga Street Taupo Waikato
The price is Rp1.523.994 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.523.994
Rp1.752.593 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat ...
8.4/10 Very good! (640 reviews)
"A huge one bedroom, 2 level apartment, that unexpectedly had 2 bathrooms, and 2 TVs both with Sky movies and sport! Lovely big spa bath and a Great Lake view from the huge top level master bedroom. Great handy location, walking distance to town and restaurants. Good value. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments
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Where to stay in Taupō Central

Find the best Taupō Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A calm lake with boats, a wooden dock, and a forested hillside.

Acacia Bay

Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A clear blue sea with distant mountains and lush greenery in the foreground.
Photo by Aaron Andersen
Open Photo by Aaron Andersen

Hilltop

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

A large outdoor sign with the text '#LOVETAUPO' against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and a body of water.

Wharewaka

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

A couple standing by a geothermal area with steam rising from the ground.

Nukuhau

While visiting Nukuhau, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Waikato River.

A large outdoor sign with the hashtag #LOVETAUPO.

Waipahihi

If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central Travel Guide