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

Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

AU$305
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Kinloch: Lake Taupo Catamaran Cruise with Paddleboarding

Kinloch: Lake Taupo Catamaran Cruise with Paddleboarding

AU$257
per adult
Kinloch: Lake Taupo Catamaran Cruise with Paddleboarding
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

AU$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

AU$134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Shoot through the rapids

Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo

AU$134
per adult
Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage

AU$33
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$104 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$104
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the coffee machine, warm and relaxed setting. Didnt like the way the railing blocked the view. What happened to the games room?"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Millennium Resort Manuels

Millennium Resort Manuels

4.5 out of 5
243 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$199 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$199
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"스파와 온수수영장을 이용할수 있어 좋았습니다."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Millennium Resort Manuels
The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort

4 out of 5
219 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$196 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$196
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (931 reviews)
"Great mid winter stay. Spa pool excellent. Staff friendly. Recommend."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

The Reef Resort
The Cove Taupo

The Cove Taupo

3.5 out of 5
213 Lake Terrace, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$126 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$126
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (477 reviews)
"Easy check in and check out, staff were awesome room was spacious and very clean. Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

The Cove Taupo
Phoenix Resort

Phoenix Resort

3 out of 5
212 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo
The price is AU$154 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$154
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (261 reviews)
"Clean and tidy with full amenities you would need to enjoy your stay. Would fully recommend this property."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Phoenix Resort
Karaka Tree Motel

Karaka Tree Motel

3.5 out of 5
216 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$146 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$146
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (406 reviews)
"Friendly staff. clean amenities. Only improvement we could pick was a heat pump in the room."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 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 Spa Thermal Park.

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 Spa Thermal Park.

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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