Hilltop Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.
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.
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
Explore the waterfront in Taupō with a trip to Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in the area.
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.
Activities
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
Our pick of the best Hilltop Hotel Deals
Hilton Lake Taupo
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
The chalet was perfect for our family and well appointed with kitchen and own bathroom. Staff were really friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Stag Park Accommodation
Clean Room and easy access
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
As long as it’s not too warm, it’s ok. As there’s no AC.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Lakeland Resort Taupo
Good check in
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo
The room was very nice and great facilities, however the booking system for the tennis court and towels was contradictory, the signs said one thing but the staff said the opposite.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hilltop
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 Maori Carvings.
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 Maori Carvings.
Tauhara
While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Maori Carvings.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
