Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Taupō
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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
The price is ฿2,363 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿2,363
฿2,718 total
11 Aug - 12 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! (1,011 reviews)
"tidy, clean, friendly and warm."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,985 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,985
฿2,283 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 ...
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ฿2,626 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿2,626
฿3,020 total
11 Aug - 12 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 ...
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,792 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿1,792
฿2,061 total
23 Aug - 24 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. ...
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is ฿3,293 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,293
฿3,787 total
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great spot view was amazing and bed very comfortable, but many things in the heritage side need maintaining. Electrical crackling near the bed. Some lights didn't work. The shower head was split and leaking touch points were old and worn (toilet flush button etc) A note, some rooms say tub or shower. ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is ฿1,476 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿1,476
฿1,697 total
12 Aug - 13 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great experience staff are very catering had a great experience ."
Reviewed on 3 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, 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.
