Waipahihi Travel Guide
Taupō
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Popular places to visit
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.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.
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.
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Waipahihi Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise
Top hotels in Waipahihi
Oasis Beach Motel
The Oasis Beach Motel is a poor cousin to the Millennium Hotel (which owns it) next door. It has a beautiful lakeside location, but you need a lakeside unit before you get to enjoy that view. Otherwise, you may as well stay in a cheaper motel in one of Taupo's backstreets. The majority of the Oasis ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Millennium Resort Manuels
The Cove Taupo
Beautiful place to visit very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sacred Waters
Everything was spot on. Minor criticism is parking space is too tight.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Reef Resort
Lovely motel right on the lake. Quiet, comfortable and clean room which was a good size, with good amenities and a nice balcony and lake views.The staff were lovely and very helpful. Taupo is a lovely town with lots of cafes, bars, restaurants. Plenty to do.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Karaka Tree Motel
Communication prior to arrival practically non existent with no confirmation until the day before that we could check in early. I wasn’t expecting the Hilton but overall cleanliness was terrible. Obviously this premise was used as overflow for social housing and no remodelling since- holes fixed, ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waipahihi
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.
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.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
