Tauhara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Barbette Siller
Photo by Barbette Siller

Popular places to visit

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Spa Thermal Park

5/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupo.

Spa Thermal Park
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Taupo Museum and Art Gallery

4/5(38 reviews)

Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.

Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
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A.C. Baths

4.5/5(108 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Taupo with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

A.C. Baths
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Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

4/5(36 reviews)

Explore the campus of Wairakei Geothermal Power Station during your stay in Taupo. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
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Maori Carvings

4.5/5(73 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Taupo when you stop by Maori Carvings. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Maori Carvings
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Golf Club Taupo

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Taupo at Golf Club Taupo. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Golf Club Taupo

Activities

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Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo

AU$133
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo
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Lake Taupo - Maori Rock Carvings Package (Mountain Biking & Kayaking)

AU$363
Per adult
Lake Taupo - Maori Rock Carvings Package (Mountain Biking & Kayaking)
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Great Lake Trail Lake Taupo 2-Day Mountain Biking Tour

AU$149
Per adult
Great Lake Trail Lake Taupo 2-Day Mountain Biking Tour
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Our pick of the best Tauhara Hotel Deals

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
3 out of 5
281 Spa Rd, Taupo, Waikato
The price is AU$81 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
AU$81
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (428 reviews)
"The cabin was really cute and cozy. Staff were amazing and filled me request to have a banner up on arrival. The toilet was dirty and had poo under the seat and the floor leading to the toilet is a tripping hazard as we both tripped and fell twice."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
3 out of 5
41 Centennial Drive, Taupo
Stay at this 3-star golf motel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Golf Club Taupo and A.C. Baths are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
Best family resort in NZ
"This resort with out a doubt has to be the best family resort in NZ! The pool is incredible, the 2brm motel style room is stylish but functional."

Reviewed on 28 May 2020

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Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
4.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo
The price is AU$83 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
AU$83
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"It was a lovely spacious room despite being a cabin style accommodation. We loved that it was quiet, that most things in the cabin were well maintained and that they switched the heatpump on prior to our arrival which made it warm and toasty. We didn't like that the blinds were dirty, these needs ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo
4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is AU$119 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
AU$119
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice hot pools outside, tennis especially for a winter holiday when your giing to the snow mountains 1.5 hrs away"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Beechtree Motel
Beechtree Motel
4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
The price is AU$136 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
AU$136
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star family-friendly motel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (685 reviews)
"Pleasant Stay"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Beechtree Motel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$110 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$110
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (539 reviews)
"All good 👍"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

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Hilltop

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

Hilltop
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Rangatira Park

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

Rangatira Park
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Waipahihi

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

Waipahihi
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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 Taupo Hot Springs and Maori Carvings.

Richmond Heights
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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 Taupo Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.

Two Mile Bay
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupo and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point

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