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 ฿2,384 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿2,384
฿2,742 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Great place with the supermarket just across the street."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿2,008 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,008
฿2,309 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Unfortunately not a great stay, however value for the little money we spent. Very cold time of year, and heatpump was rubbish, didn't heat properly, hot water was not hot, only luke warm. Spa and hot water pool barely warm, and sauna at millennium wasn't hot either. Laundry was disgusting, washing ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ฿3,231 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿3,231
฿3,715 total
14 Aug - 15 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The room was plain, clean and dated but that’s ok, communal areas are dated. Shower needed some attention beyond cleaning. Staff were friendly and cheerful the maintenance person was amazing so kind. He was a credit to the place. Helped us find our way initially as we were seriously lost. The signage ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,908 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿1,908
฿2,194 total
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Our room was clean, the beds were comfortable There was nowhere to hang clothes, only one chair , no spoons or plates. In the morning when we left just after 8am, the office was closed and could not find a way out. If there had been a fire,cwe would not have known where to go, so all in all, not ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is ฿3,914 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,914
฿4,502 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ฿1,492 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿1,492
฿1,716 total
6 Aug - 7 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
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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.
