Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rainbow Point
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
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
Our pick of the best Rainbow Point Hotel Deals
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
A couple of comfortable chairs to view the lake would be great.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
Very old place - shower was mint but very dated and cold rooms and not enough bedding on bed
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Lakeland Resort Taupo
Dairy in eggs and no other options for eggs Staff was really nice Rest of breakfast was good
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Everything is there, no need to even leave. The rooms could do with a,spruce up
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
Our usual goto place for an upmarket stay in Taupo. This time was a little disappointing. The room 336 was showing signs of neglect with damaged fittings, scruffy paint and a slightly mouldy shower tiling. The TV looks like a low budget unit you might get from Temu and requires you to cast your own ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Lots of space in the room (we were in 6A) - only issue was it was a connected room and most people only stayed one night so were up super early crashing around in the morning(could easily hear talking and the tv through the wall). Shower was very weak, beds were fine though the single in the kids ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rainbow Point
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.
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.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.
