Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Taupō

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Things to do

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
฿974
per adult
98% of travellers recommend

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,344
per adult

Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,341
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
฿760
per adult

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin
฿758
per adult

Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
฿1,344
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Rainbow Point

Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿2,000 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,000
฿2,300 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very tired buildings."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is ฿2,744 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,744
฿3,155 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean and accessible to town ."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,605 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿1,605
฿1,846 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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. ...

Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is ฿3,460 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,460
฿3,979 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great property and facilities well maintained"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ฿2,044 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿2,044
฿2,350 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf 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. Popular ...

Tui Oaks Motel
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street Taupo
The price is ฿2,284 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,284
฿2,626 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (794 reviews)
"We stopped over for the night in Taupo, our room being up on the 4th floor with a really beautiful view of the lake. Bed was comfy. The room was very clean and really well maintained. Staff at the front desk were very helpful and kind. Would love to stay again but next time for a bit longer! ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Rainbow Point
Find the best Rainbow Point areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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

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

Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.





