Hilltop Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular Hilltop attractions
Activities
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
AU$49
per adult
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
AU$152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
AU$57
per adult
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
AU$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
AU$57
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Hilltop Hotel Deals
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is AU$197 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$197
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I liked the amenities that were on hand, staff were friendly the only gripe is that the room I had to share was small but that was due to booking availability. Otherwise I am satisfied with my stay and will most likely stay again."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is AU$72 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$72
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff at the pool was horrible at the reception. We will never come back!!!"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Stag Park Accommodation
140 Napier Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is AU$74 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$74
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (76 reviews)
"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
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$115 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$115
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (981 reviews)
"Very comfortable and great amenities"
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is AU$97 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$97
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Algoods"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is AU$128 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$128
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"You can definitely see the grandeur of the past - but property is in need of renovation. Good food and service, welcoming reception - but when you get in the room, you feel a bit disappointed. Understandable, the renovation of the resort will come with a price - but it needs one. Having single glazed ..."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Hilltop
Find the best Hilltop areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.
Acacia Bay
Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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 The Landing Lake Taupō.
