Richmond Heights

Taupō

Popular places to visit

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
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery featuring indigenous culture and art

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

Taupō Hot Springs

4/5(5 reviews)

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

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

4/5(3 reviews)

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

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

5/5(1 review)

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

Things to do

Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

€173
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

€28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure

Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure

€74
per adult
Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure
Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

€28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
Kinloch: Lake Taupo Catamaran Cruise with Paddleboarding

Kinloch: Lake Taupo Catamaran Cruise with Paddleboarding

€146
per adult
Kinloch: Lake Taupo Catamaran Cruise with Paddleboarding
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

€30
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
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Top hotels in Richmond Heights

Brand new Guesthouse Completely Private. 2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake.

Brand new Guesthouse Completely Private. 2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake.

Taupo
The price is €109 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
€109
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Checkin was simple. The accomm was private, clean, very warm and comfortable with many added extras in the pantry!!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Brand new Guesthouse Completely Private. 2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake.
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is €73 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€73
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good location and clean rooms. However, housekeeping was not up to mark. We stayed there for two nights, but the bathroom shower gel was never topped up. There was very little in the bottles and we just managed to do with it."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is €53 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
€53
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (913 reviews)
"Lovely staff & very helpful…."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is €59 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
€59
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Loved the heated pool in winter! Only negative there wasn't enough parking and we had to park elsewhere when we got there as everyone was going out for dinner or the bar next door so when we checked in at 5pm there was no parking for us. We did move our car back later on that evening when space freed ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is €76 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€76
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"We have stayed at this property every year in August for many years and have always found the staff friendly and helpful . It has always been clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
The price is €119 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€119
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great food and service"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hilton Lake Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around Richmond Heights

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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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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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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point
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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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Wharewaka

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

Wharewaka
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central

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