Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Taupō
Visit Rainbow Point
Things to do
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
฿955
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,317
per adult
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
฿1,317
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
฿1,241
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
฿745
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin
฿745
per adult
Top hotels in Rainbow Point
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,361 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿2,361
฿2,715 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay and lovely room"
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,988 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,988
฿2,286 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"well priced for a lake side room; having no on site staff was a drawback"
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿2,116 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,116
฿2,433 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff assisted me to access room after arriving late at night"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ฿2,695 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿2,695
฿3,099 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is ฿3,707 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,707
฿4,263 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely staff"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is ฿1,478 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿1,478
฿1,699 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 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, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō 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.
