Wharewaka Travel Guide

Taupō

Popular places to visit

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
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

The Landing Lake Taupō

Enjoy an outing to The Landing Lake Taupō during your stay in Taupō.

The Landing Lake Taupō

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

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

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 Wharewaka

Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is 2.064.164 ₫ per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
2.064.164 ₫
2.373.789 ₫ total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa 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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The breakfast was great - especially the service from the older gentleman who kept an eye on all proceedings, making sure it all ran smoothly. Check in took quite some time as did the time I asked for an extra pillow - Saturday night around 7 pm. The facilities were very well kept, lovely friendly ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is 1.439.754 ₫ per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
1.439.754 ₫
1.655.717 ₫ total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (908 reviews)
"we arrived late so having the option of having a meal via room service was great . The room was very clean , bed was comfy and fairly quiet"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is 1.594.968 ₫ per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
1.594.968 ₫
1.834.221 ₫ total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Great hotel to stay but the room could have better lighting and the mattress needs to be changed"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
The price is 3.123.407 ₫ per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
3.123.407 ₫
3.591.918 ₫ total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Bed was a bit lumpy bumpy"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hilton Lake Taupo
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.172.798 ₫ per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
2.172.798 ₫
2.498.725 ₫ total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (866 reviews)
"Well located and easy to park. Room was great"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Beechtree Motel
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

2.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo
The price is 1.317.263 ₫ per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
1.317.263 ₫
1.514.852 ₫ total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Pools are amazing"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Wharewaka

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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point
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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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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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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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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.

Five Mile Bay
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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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