Taupō Central Travel Guide

Taupō

A mountainous landscape with a lake and a distant view of islands.
A sunset over a calm sea with a distant shoreline.
A clear lake with visible underwater vegetation and a forested hillside in the background.
A sunset over a calm sea with a distant landmass and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a body of water, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Stay near popular Taupō Central attractions

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

8.6/10 (182 reviews)
Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.
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Things to do

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

฿974
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

฿1,344
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures

฿1,341
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

฿1,266
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

฿760
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin

฿758
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin
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Top hotels in Taupō Central

Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is ฿2,369 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿2,369
฿2,724 total
19 Aug - 20 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location. I was pleasantly surprised by the room—clean, modern, and an easy walk to town. Parking was also really convenient."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Beechtree Motel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,801 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿1,801
฿2,071 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street Taupo
The price is ฿2,277 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,277
฿2,619 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
"Tidy ,well equipped, roomy and warm"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Tui Oaks Motel
Ika Nui Taupo

Ika Nui Taupo

3 out of 5
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
The price is ฿2,873 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,873
฿3,304 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ...
Ika Nui Taupo
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3 out of 5
6 Taharepa Road Taupo Waikato
The price is ฿3,768 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿3,768
฿4,333 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (663 reviews)
"We chose Taupo Thermal Hotel and Spa as our base for our North Island activities and to have a our own personal spa pool. It was awesome to go on our daily activities to then enjoy soaking in the natural heated mineral pool. The reception was terrific, her bubbly personality was great,talking about ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

4 out of 5
3 Titiraupenga Street Taupo Waikato
The price is ฿2,870 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,870
฿3,301 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat ...
Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments
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Where to stay in Taupō Central

Find the best Taupō Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A calm lake with boats, a wooden dock, and a forested hillside.

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.

Hashtag Love Taupo sign in front of Lake Taupo in New Zealand.

Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

A clear blue sea with distant mountains and lush greenery in the foreground.
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.

A couple standing by a geothermal area with steam rising from the ground.

Nukuhau

While visiting Nukuhau, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Waikato River.

Hashtag Love Taupo sign in front of Lake Taupo in New Zealand.

Waipahihi

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

Taupō Central Travel Guide