Tauhara Travel Guide

Taupō

People gather at a hot spot in the Waikato river.  Because of the geothermal activity in this area, this area of the lake is like a hot tub. #waikatoriver #geothermal #nature #newzealand #taupo #hotspot
where hot springs meet the Waikato River, Taupo, NZ 24/3/17 a great place for bathing!

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Top hotels in Tauhara

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

3 out of 5
281 Spa Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is 1.320.398 ₫ per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
1.320.398 ₫
1.518.458 ₫ total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, a business centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (661 reviews)
Mugs and pan was not cleaned..sink was leaking

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

3 out of 5
41 Centennial Drive Taupo
The price is 4.501.358 ₫ per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
4.501.358 ₫
5.176.562 ₫ total
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Golf Club Taupō and A.C. Baths are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (166 reviews)
Great place for families. Great activities

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is 1.414.027 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
1.414.027 ₫
1.626.131 ₫ total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely staff clean room but thin floors and walls

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is 1.566.466 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
1.566.466 ₫
1.801.444 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Lighting was inadequate

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is 2.120.640 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
2.120.640 ₫
2.438.736 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Big room. Lovely patio

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is 2.654.081 ₫ per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
2.654.081 ₫
3.052.254 ₫ total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Our room on the 2nd floor had lovely views. Close to the lake. Our room didn't have a microwave or plates/bowls but reception staff were very helpful to provide some when asked.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night

Hilltop

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

Hilltop
View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand

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
Huka Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls we've ever seen. Every second up to 220,000 litres of water gushes through the gorge. Besides that the best time to visit, in our opinion, is when the sun is about to set and the sky is painted in purple! #HukaFalls #LongExposure #Waterfall #Sunset #Nature #NewZealand

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
Lake Taupo sunset with horse rider

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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