Tauhara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Barbette Siller
Photo by Barbette Siller
Photo by Tim Thomas
Photo by Tim Thomas

Popular places to visit

Spa Thermal Park

Spa Thermal Park

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

Spa Thermal Park
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery showing art and indigenous culture

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 Museum and Art 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.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

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.

A.C. Baths

Golf Club Taupō

Enjoy a round of golf in Taupō at Golf Club Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Golf Club Taupō

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.

Maori Carvings

Activities

Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

AU$49
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

AU$52
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

AU$120
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Shoot through the rapids

Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo

AU$129
per adult
Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

AU$33
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
The plummeting depths of crystal clear waters make it easy to get to the base of the waterfalls.

Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo

AU$120
per adult
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
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Our pick of the best Tauhara Hotel Deals

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

3 out of 5
281 Spa Rd, Taupo, Waikato
The price is AU$76 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$76
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (592 reviews)
"Plan as simple we respected te kaupapa Nga mihi Whanau much Love"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is AU$127 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$127
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,025 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed. Everything we needed. Breakfast excellent"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$88 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$88
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (932 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay. Quiet and easy to get in and around. Staff were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
The price is AU$128 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$128
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (878 reviews)
"Room was clean and cosy. The parking was quite close, not a lot of room to get in. I found it very quiet and peaceful"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Beechtree Motel
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$131 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$131
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great spot and handy to everything, only one small recommendation, I had a room by the road and some privacy shears would be good to help stop people looking in while you're in your room"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$216 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$216
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Love the pool, spa and gym and the rooms are very comfortable"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Hilton Lake Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

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Hilltop

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

Hilltop
Taupo showing a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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Rangatira Park

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

Rangatira Park
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Waipahihi

If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Waipahihi
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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 Spa Thermal Park.

Richmond Heights
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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 Spa Thermal Park.

Two Mile Bay

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