Taupō Central Travel Guide

Taupō

View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand
View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand
Sunset in Taupō 😍🌅
The crystal clear lakewater of Taupo. #LifeAtExpediaG​roup
Sun setting on another stunning day in our hometown.

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Taupō Central

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,709 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
฿1,709
฿1,965 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
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

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿2,684 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿2,684
฿3,086 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
absolutely 💯 clean well presented nice view friendly staff

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street Taupo
The price is ฿3,022 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿3,022
฿3,476 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (701 reviews)
Helpful receptionist, comfortable bedding, great view to the lake. Should have stay longer

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Tui Oaks Motel
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
14 Northcroft Street Taupo
The price is ฿4,800 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿4,800
฿5,520 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
Amazing, staff were super helpful, great customer service. 10/10 cleanliness, our room was above and beyond accessible, accommodation was excellent. I definitely recommend, super relaxing and comfortable. Thank you Suncourt Hotel 🤗

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is ฿2,798 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
฿2,798
฿3,218 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (915 reviews)
Lovely location near the lake and town centre

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Beechtree Motel
Silver Fern Lodge

Silver Fern Lodge

3 out of 5
118 Tamamutu Street Taupo
The price is ฿1,736 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
฿1,736
฿1,996 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (844 reviews)
Excellent stay

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Silver Fern Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Taupō Central

Huka Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls we've ever seen. Every second up to 220,000 litres of water gushes through the gorge. Besides that the best time to visit, in our opinion, is when the sun is about to set and the sky is painted in purple! #HukaFalls #LongExposure #Waterfall #Sunset #Nature #NewZealand

Rangatira Park

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

Rangatira Park
Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night

Hilltop

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

Hilltop
People gather at a hot spot in the Waikato river.  Because of the geothermal activity in this area, this area of the lake is like a hot tub. #waikatoriver #geothermal #nature #newzealand #taupo #hotspot

Tauhara

While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths.

Tauhara
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Waipahihi

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

Waipahihi
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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.

Two Mile Bay
Lake Taupo sunset with horse rider

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.

Richmond Heights


Taupō Central Travel Guide