Wharewaka Travel Guide
Taupō
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Popular places to visit
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.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Taupō Museum and Art Gallery in Taupō. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.
The Landing Lake Taupō
Enjoy an outing to The Landing Lake Taupō during your stay in Taupō.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Wharewaka
Oasis Beach Motel
We had a great room right on the corner, lake front and loved it! Staff were friendly, pool was lovely and warm, and having access to the millennium next door made life easy with young kids. Only downfall was the windows in the back bedroom with the two beds are window shutters (sorry don’t know ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
A short but enjoyable stay. Would book again. KMiller
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
This would have been glorious 20 years ago… beautiful thermally heated outdoor pools, squash and tennis courts, gym, large grounds…. but as much as amenities are still nice the room we were in was likely last updated in 90’s and barely maintained in recent years. Damp, a light fitting fell out and ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Lakeland Resort Taupo
All good
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
We loved our stay and enjoyed the heated pool. It is central to many places on the north island. We would stay there again.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Yes and yes
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wharewaka
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
