Waipahihi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Waipahihi Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

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 Hot Springs

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?

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

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

Activities

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$54
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$124
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

AU$34
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

AU$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Shoot through the rapids

Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo

AU$137
per adult
Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage

AU$34
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage
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Our pick of the best Waipahihi Hotel Deals

Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$103 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$103
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"A great room rate next to the lake. Location 10/10. Laid back relaxed feel about the place. Although the Motel was old our room was clean and had all that we needed for a night away. We arrived late in the afternoon and our unit was beautifully warm, a thoughtful touch. The staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Millennium Resort Manuels

Millennium Resort Manuels

4.5 out of 5
243 Lake Terrace, Taupo
Fully refundable
The price is AU$165 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$165
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very comfortable hotel room, convenient and easy to get too. Views are fantastic. Carpet a little threadbare, but otherwise good."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Millennium Resort Manuels
The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort

4 out of 5
219 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$167 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$167
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (915 reviews)
Excellent and Friendly Serivces
"The staff and reception are friendly. Check in is fast. We have 3 adults and 1 kid in my family. They offer us a free upgrade to a much larger and luxury room because they said the room we booked may be too small for 4 people. They are so kind and considerate."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

The Reef Resort
The Cove Taupo

The Cove Taupo

3.5 out of 5
213 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$124 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$124
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (470 reviews)
"The quality of this room is outstanding. The interior of the room was very pleasing. We really enjoyed the secure space and privacy, which was veey lovely to rest in while enjoying the beautiful view of the lake."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

The Cove Taupo
Sacred Waters

Sacred Waters

5 out of 5
221-225 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo, Waikato
The price is AU$254 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$254
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (429 reviews)
"Super well Equipped. Not much to fault."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Sacred Waters
Karaka Tree Motel

Karaka Tree Motel

3.5 out of 5
216 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$126 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$126
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs ...
7.6/10 Good! (404 reviews)
"Love the hige spa pools , would be nicer if they had a good clean everynow and again though"

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Karaka Tree Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Waipahihi

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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 The Landing Lake Taupō.

Two Mile Bay
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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 The Landing Lake Taupō.

Richmond Heights
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point
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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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Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Wharewaka

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