Nukuhau Travel Guide

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 which includes 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

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

฿975
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise
Lake Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Boat Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

฿1,150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

฿1,345
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

฿6,588
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

฿1,072
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
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

฿1,150
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
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Top hotels in Nukuhau

The Retreat

The Retreat

5 out of 5
31 Rutherfurd Ln, Taupo, Waikato
The price is ฿5,692 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,692
฿6,545 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury chalet in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and ...
The Retreat
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is ฿2,542 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿2,542
฿2,924 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We would definitely go back and stay again. Very family oriented. Our 7 year old enjoyed the garden lights at night"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is ฿1,773 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿1,773
฿2,039 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (898 reviews)
"Difficult to get parking when the pub above is running, could hear upstairs until it closed but wasnt too bad. Nice compact room. Would have preferred tv in different place"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
The price is ฿2,676 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿2,676
฿3,078 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (863 reviews)
Fabulous
"This is my new go to accommodation for future stays in Taupo."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Beechtree Motel
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is ฿1,964 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿1,964
฿2,259 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"A great room rate next to the lake. Location 10/10. Laid back relaxed feel about the place. Although the Motel was old our room was clean and had all that we needed for a night away. We arrived late in the afternoon and our unit was beautifully warm, a thoughtful touch. The staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
The price is ฿4,516 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿4,516
฿5,193 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful character about this property. Very friendly welcoming team of staff and fabulous views across the lake and to the snow-capped mountains. An impressive range of choice for breakfast options, lovely pool, gym and steam/sauna rooms and an all round wonderful and memorable experience. We will ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hilton Lake Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around Nukuhau

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Rangatira Park

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

Rangatira Park
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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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.

Acacia Bay
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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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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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