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.
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.
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.
Activities
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise
Our pick of the best Hilltop Hotel Deals
Stag Park Accommodation
Room was clean and comfortable. Bathrooms also clean. The location of the property could have been better but it had everything that we needed.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
nice clean and quiet place
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
Room clean, kitchen rather small for a family unit but the view of the lake more than made up for it!! Wish we could have stayed longer
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Overpriced and boring dinner menu. Quality so/so. Banana split $20 which was kid sized at best. Ok stay but wouldn’t eat there. $150 for two and def nothing special.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Lakeland Resort Taupo
Small issue as room felt hot and muggy. Turned out that the hot bath tap had been left slightly on probably when cleaned. Easily fixed. Staff were friendly, parking easy and the breakfast ticked all the boxes. Had an evening meal in ghe dining room. Service was excellent and a good meal with pldnty ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Convenient location, clean, very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
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.
Tauhara
While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths.
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.
