Popular places to visit
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.
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.
A.C. Baths
You can learn about the history of Taupō with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.
Golf Club Taupō
Enjoy a round of golf in Taupō at Golf Club Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.
Maori Carvings
You can find out about the history of Taupō when you stop by Maori Carvings. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Tauhara
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Peaceful and relaxing. A short drive to most things in town.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
This resort with out a doubt has to be the best family resort in NZ! The pool is incredible, the 2brm motel style room is stylish but functional.
Reviewed on 28 May 2020
Wairakei Resort Taupo
The room was spotless. The staff were courteous. We had a very nice stay
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Clean and comfortable room, and great meal at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hilton Lake Taupo
The rooms were spotless. The staff was amazing and they also had a great breakfast and a very nice heated pool and spa.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Lakeland Resort Taupo
Didn't use breakfast option. We'll be back.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.
Rangatira Park
While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Tauhara Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Tauhara by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Taupō neighborhoods
- Search Tauhara Hotel Brands
- Spa Thermal Park
- Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
- A.C. Baths
- Lake Taupō
- Huka Falls
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave
- Craters of the Moon
- Waikato River
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- The Landing Lake Taupō
- Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
- Mind Junction
- Rock`n Ropes
