Taupō Central Travel Guide

Taupō

Sunset in Taupō 😍🌅
Sunset in Taupō 😍🌅
The crystal clear lakewater of Taupo. #LifeAtExpediaG​roup
Sun setting on another stunning day in our hometown.
A view of the beautiful Lake Taupo from the main part of town
#blue

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Taupō Central

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is Rp1.080.083 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
Rp1.080.083
Rp1.242.095 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Rooms were basic but clean and comfortable. If noise bothers you, I would request an upstairs room as we could hear people moving above us all night. Staff were friendly, restaurant and bar were great for a drink and meal.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is Rp1.473.759 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
Rp1.473.759
Rp1.694.867 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (910 reviews)
Very comfy bed and pillows!!

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Beechtree Motel
Silver Fern Lodge

Silver Fern Lodge

3 out of 5
118 Tamamutu Street Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp909.543 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
Rp909.543
Rp1.045.975 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (837 reviews)
All over good

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Silver Fern Lodge
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
14 Northcroft Street Taupo
The price is Rp2.556.828 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
Rp2.556.828
Rp2.940.352 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly 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! (996 reviews)
Easy online check in.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
Lake Taupo Motor Inn

Lake Taupo Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
33 Kaimanawa Street Taupo
The price is Rp1.576.921 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
Rp1.576.921
Rp1.813.459 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Lake Taupo Motor Inn
Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street Taupo
The price is Rp1.423.267 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
Rp1.423.267
Rp1.636.757 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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! (692 reviews)
Helpful welcome and gave information on activites in area. Room was everything we needed.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Tui Oaks Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Taupō Central

Huka Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls we've ever seen. Every second up to 220,000 litres of water gushes through the gorge. Besides that the best time to visit, in our opinion, is when the sun is about to set and the sky is painted in purple! #HukaFalls #LongExposure #Waterfall #Sunset #Nature #NewZealand

Rangatira Park

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

Rangatira Park
Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night

Hilltop

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

Hilltop
People gather at a hot spot in the Waikato river.  Because of the geothermal activity in this area, this area of the lake is like a hot tub. #waikatoriver #geothermal #nature #newzealand #taupo #hotspot

Tauhara

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

Tauhara
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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 The Landing Lake Taupō.

Two Mile Bay
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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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