Richmond Heights Travel Guide
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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 Richmond Heights Hotel Deals
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is AU$115 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$115
23 July - 24 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! (974 reviews)
"Booked a studio room with a double bed to arrive to 2 single beds, very disappointing for me and my wife to sleep in separate beds. Poor booking management for this to happen and unconscionable for paying guests."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is AU$96 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$96
23 July - 24 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 July to 3 July
AU$128
2 July - 3 July
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)
"Enjoyed our stay at the hotel. Room was large and beds comfortable. The breakfast was nice but a bit pricey considering the selection. Overall we have a pleasant stay."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is AU$179 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$179
26 July - 27 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! (1,002 reviews)
"We will be back"
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is AU$84 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$84
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good bed and shower. Exactly what I was looking for in an overnight stay"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is AU$71 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$71
28 June - 29 June
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
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 Richmond Heights
Find the best Richmond Heights 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.
Photo by Aaron Andersen
Open Photo by Aaron Andersen
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
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.
