Wharewaka 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

The Landing Lake Taupō

Enjoy an outing to The Landing Lake Taupō during your stay in Taupō.

The Landing Lake 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 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

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

Explore the waterfront in Taupō with a trip to Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in the area.

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

Activities

Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

AU$310
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

AU$136
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
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
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$124
per adult
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour

AU$2,203
per adult
Taupo Private Geothermal Bike Tour
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Our pick of the best Wharewaka Hotel Deals

Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake

Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake

Taupo
Stay at this vacation home in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions The Landing Lake Taupō and Four Mile Bay are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
"A beautiful property in a great location. Everyone loved the electric blankets on the bed, and there was plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

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Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake
The Bach in old Wharewaka well located for a fabulous lake holiday.

The Bach in old Wharewaka well located for a fabulous lake holiday.

Taupo
Stay at this vacation home in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"Lovely sunny spot near the lake!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

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The Bach in old Wharewaka well located for a fabulous lake holiday.
Private Studio - Perfect for short stays in Taupo.

Private Studio - Perfect for short stays in Taupo.

Taupo
The price is AU$237 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$237
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"This property was perfect for us. Easy parking, lovely proprietors, unit was so lovely with everything one needed in it, clean, great shower, comfortable bed, complimentary fruit, just everything one needs and so comfortable and clean. 10 out of 10."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Private Studio - Perfect for short stays in Taupo.
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is AU$139 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$139
29 July - 30 July
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Great location and facilities!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$95 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$95
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (892 reviews)
"Stayed here to half our Auckland trip, great little place for the value. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
The price is AU$133 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$133
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (859 reviews)
"The room is a decent size, very clean, had a good kitchenette which is well stocked if you wanted to cook. Bathroom was roomy and had a high pressure shower. Easy walking to shops/lake/harbour etc Plenty of parking, had black out curtains and comfy bed. Serviced daily. It advertises as sound proof ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Beechtree Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wharewaka

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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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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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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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Five Mile Bay

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Five Mile Bay. Make a stop by Lake Taupō or Five Mile Bay while you're exploring the area.

Five Mile Bay
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Hilltop

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

Hilltop

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