Popular places to visit
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.
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.
A.C. Baths
You can learn about the history of Taupō with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.
Golf Club Taupō
Enjoy a round of golf in Taupō at Golf Club Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.
Maori Carvings
You can find out about the history of Taupō when you stop by Maori Carvings. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Top hotels in Tauhara
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Well suited to our needs overnight
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
This resort with out a doubt has to be the best family resort in NZ! The pool is incredible, the 2brm motel style room is stylish but functional.
Reviewed on 28 May 2020
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
We stayed in the basic room. It was very small but adequate. The room was clean, the bed was firm and the walls are nit sound proofed in any way. Having stayed in many similar hotels in Taupo, the standard of the Lakefront is comparable with them. It was great to be relatively close to town.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Rooms were good and clean.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Beechtree Motel
Clean spacious room, and a fantastic shower!! I appreciated the carparking under cover as it was pouring with rain when I arrived!!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hilton Lake Taupo
Good
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara
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, Lake Taupō and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.
Rangatira Park
While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
