Taupō Central Travel Guide
Taupō
Visit Taupō Central
Popular places to visit
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.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels 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.
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 Hot Springs
Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing 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 Taupō Central
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Rooms were basic but clean and comfortable. If noise bothers you, I would request an upstairs room as we could hear people moving above us all night. Staff were friendly, restaurant and bar were great for a drink and meal.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Beechtree Motel
Very comfy bed and pillows!!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Silver Fern Lodge
Clean rooms, good kitchen facility. In main city so just walking dostance to all amenities
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
Comfortable stay lovely room overlooking the Lake. Very helpful and friendly checkin staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Lake Taupo Motor Inn
Good spot.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
room was very clean and tidy, shower had plenty of force. kettle toaster etc all good. receptionist was very welcoming. If your looking for flashy this is not for you but it is a very nice room with lake view straight out of the window/door.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Taupō Central
Rangatira Park
While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
Tauhara
While visiting Tauhara, 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.
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.
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.
