Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 Rainbow Point Hotel Deals

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

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

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

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
The restaurant was cool at the Lake Front Lodge staff were awesome food and drinks awesome. The front desk staff were good. The spa pool and swimming pool needs to be hotter than it was disappointing the spa pool was cold not operating was disappointed with this side of things.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Just spent one night, the location is a short drive out from town so dining options are limited Front desk staff were helpful and professional Buffet breakfast was average but there was a decent selection
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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
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.

