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
"Choose this place for heated pool. It was a nice location and room had everything we needed. Rooms were older but clean."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
"Great staff, great pool, beds comfy but next to no power points and in weird locations & rooms definitely need a facelift - old peeling wallpaper etc"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
"Clean room"
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.
