Rangatira Park Travel Guide

Taupō

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
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
If you are somewhere around Lake Taupo and you are looking for a camp, come here at the Reids Farm. Waking up just one step from the river is really nice way to start a day. 

#weekendgetaway

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Top hotels in Rangatira Park

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿2,019 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
฿2,019
฿2,322 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 ฿3,065 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿3,065
฿3,525 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
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ฿2,499 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
฿2,499
฿2,874 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
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

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿2,503 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,503
฿2,879 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
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

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is ฿3,994 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿3,994
฿4,594 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
A top notch hotel. Upgraded to a lovely suite which had everything you need. Restaurant was brilliant - very nice food! The pool area was fab! Thank you for the stay

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hilton Lake Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ฿2,673 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿2,673
฿3,074 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
The apartment was clean and tidy but a little dated. Beds were comfortable and the small kitchen had everything we needed to self cater. The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly and offered advice on local attractions. The heated outdoor pool was perfect and the area well kept.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Rangatira Park

Sunset in 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.

Taupō Central
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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Nukuhau

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

Nukuhau
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
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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


Rangatira Park Travel Guide