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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Tauhara

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Rooms clean, property dated but good value for money.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Great place to relax and take kidz the pool was excellent very heater love it would definitely go again
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Very clean and tidy, but needs new paint job and update furniture
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Great facilities for our teenage/tween children. They enjoyed all that was available, gym, pools, sauna, spas, tennis, hoops, squash etc... The staff were incredible best service I have experienced in a long time. The grounds were stunning. Great location - close to bike tracks and all that Taupo ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Very small room. Good enough but would probably not stay again
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hilton Lake Taupo
Spacious rooms with very comfortable beds Spectacular lake views
Reviewed on 1 May 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 A.C. Baths.

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.
