Popular places to visit

Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
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.
A.C. Baths
You can learn about the history of Taupō with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.
Golf Club Taupō
Enjoy a round of golf in Taupō at Golf Club Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.
Maori Carvings
You can find out about the history of Taupō when you stop by Maori Carvings. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
Top hotels in Tauhara

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
A delightful stay. Coming again.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
This resort with out a doubt has to be the best family resort in NZ! The pool is incredible, the 2brm motel style room is stylish but functional.
Reviewed on 28 May 2020

Wairakei Resort Taupo
We love our family trips here. Although there is still some investment needed to bring the resort back to its former glory, it is good to see that some money is now being spent on upgrading the property in the form of new carpets and upgraded tennis court area.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Fantastic experience, lovely staff? Restaurant excellent, room wonderful
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Beechtree Motel
Clean spacious room, and a fantastic shower!! I appreciated the carparking under cover as it was pouring with rain when I arrived!!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Room was clean and adequate for our 1 night stay, although the beds were not very comfortable. Too soft for our needs
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

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

Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.

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

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

Richmond Heights
While Richmond Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.

Two Mile Bay
While Two Mile Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.


