Taupō Central Travel Guide

Taupō

Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole
Taupo which includes general coastal views
Taupo which includes a lake or waterhole and sailing
Taupo which includes a lake or waterhole
Taupo featuring sailing and a lake or waterhole

Popular places to visit

Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery which includes indigenous culture and art

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.

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
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

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

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

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.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

Top hotels in Taupō Central

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is 1.403.496 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
1.403.496 ₫
1.614.020 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (928 reviews)
"Lovely staff and well oresented.Great food."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is 2.634.315 ₫ per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
2.634.315 ₫
3.029.523 ₫ total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"We arrived late, but as we let them know in advance they left the heat pump on leaving the room toasty and warm on arrival"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Silver Fern Lodge

Silver Fern Lodge

3 out of 5
118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo
The price is 889.993 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
889.993 ₫
1.023.492 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (778 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Silver Fern Lodge
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.118.078 ₫ per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
2.118.078 ₫
2.435.797 ₫ total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (878 reviews)
"Room was clean and cosy. The parking was quite close, not a lot of room to get in. I found it very quiet and peaceful"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Beechtree Motel
Acacia Lake View Motel

Acacia Lake View Motel

3 out of 5
60-62 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is 3.097.699 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
3.097.699 ₫
3.562.354 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free food shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (488 reviews)
Lovely view
"Great location with a lovely view for a 2 bedroom apartment"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Acacia Lake View Motel
Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street, Taupo
The price is 2.237.227 ₫ per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
2.237.227 ₫
2.572.811 ₫ total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (630 reviews)
"Great views. Fantastic people. Just a bit noisy next to stairs and lift. Outside light floods though the kitchen."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Tui Oaks Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Taupō Central

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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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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
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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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Tauhara

While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths.

Tauhara
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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 Spa Thermal Park.

Richmond Heights

Taupō Central Travel Guide

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