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

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

฿1,305
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

฿945
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures

฿1,305
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

฿737
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin

฿737
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

฿1,305
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
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Top hotels in Taupō Central

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿1,411 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿1,411
฿1,622 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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. ...
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Ika Nui Taupo

Ika Nui Taupo

3 out of 5
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
The price is ฿3,617 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,617
฿4,159 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (447 reviews)
"Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Ika Nui Taupo
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is ฿2,646 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿2,646
฿3,043 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff on arrival were very pleasant, however we had requested 2 beds and they split the current bed but seemed to use the very large sheets so that you almost tripped over them. The beds were very narrow. No lounge chair to sit and watch TV The first day we were there they came and only made ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Beechtree Motel
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿2,366 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,366
฿2,720 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"A staff member was really accommodating and gave us a complimentary upgrade to a groundfloor room as my elderly mom had developed mobility issues just before our trip. We really appreciate this."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 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 ฿2,203 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,203
฿2,533 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
Tui Oaks Motel
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3 out of 5
6 Taharepa Road Taupo Waikato
The price is ฿3,321 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,321
฿3,819 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (683 reviews)
"Very clean great location and the hot pool was awesome"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
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Where to stay in Taupō Central

Find the best Taupō Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large rock with a carved face and a natural arch formation.
Photo by Zunzara Chappy
Open Photo by Zunzara Chappy

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.

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 large outdoor sign with the text '#LOVETAUPO' against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and a body of water.

Wharewaka

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

A large outdoor sign with the text '#LOVETAUPO' against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and a body of water.

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 A.C. Baths.

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.

Taupō Central Travel Guide