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.
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.
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.
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Taupō, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Activities

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

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
Clean and nice staff. Lovely comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Very clean and comfortable rooms, had all we needed for cooking, impressed that a washing machine was in the bathroom too
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Stag Park Accommodation
Would be great to have clear parking area close to entrance. Also extra blankets and a TV that worked. Noisy tenants but quite area.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Comfortable. Great location.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Pool wasnt hot
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Walls are very thin so you can hear everything in other rooms and in hallways. Bed was a bit hard, but overall room is okay for what you pay for. Great location and easy to get to places
Reviewed on 16 May 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 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.

Tauhara
While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park.

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.

