Tauhara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Popular places to visit

Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

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.

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.
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.
Maori Carvings
You can find out about the history of Taupō when you stop by Maori Carvings. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the 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

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise
Our pick of the best Tauhara Hotel Deals

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Parking was easy, room was basic but clean. Bed was comfy. Everything you need for a basic night away.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Great place for families. Great activities
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
nice clean and quiet place
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Decor in need of update however very comfortable, room shower was amazing great location by the lake and very handy to everything
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Overpriced and boring dinner menu. Quality so/so. Banana split $20 which was kid sized at best. Ok stay but wouldn’t eat there. $150 for two and def nothing special.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Small issue as room felt hot and muggy. Turned out that the hot bath tap had been left slightly on probably when cleaned. Easily fixed. Staff were friendly, parking easy and the breakfast ticked all the boxes. Had an evening meal in ghe dining room. Service was excellent and a good meal with pldnty ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

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.

Rangatira Park
While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.

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.

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.

