Tauhara Travel Guide
Taupō



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 Hot Springs
Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

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.
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

Waihora Bay Shared Tour from Kinloch Marina

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Top hotels in Tauhara

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
It met our needs for our stay in Taupo. Unfortunately the motel is a bit tired and has lost facilities, like the restaurant. It was easy to use the path to the river and into town
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Perfect place for family.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
The room was clean besides the sock under the double bed.And it was a very nice and clean bathroom My fam all think they just chucked a bed in by the bathroom that made the door not open properly but it was still a very nice place
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
absolutely 💯 clean well presented nice view friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo
The amenities and staff were great. The kids loved the heated pools, but they were a but cold to use in the morning while the hearing kicked in
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Amazingly friendly staff, food was amazing. The room was clean but a fair few cobwebs and missing appeal in the room, otherwise did not impact our stay.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō 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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

