Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rainbow Point
Activities
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
NZ$69
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
NZ$39
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
NZ$59
per adult
Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure
NZ$155
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
NZ$39
per adult
Our pick of the best Rainbow Point Hotel Deals
Location on Point
Taupo New Zealand
Stay at this holiday home in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Three Mile Bay and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Fantastic, new property in a perfect location"
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$117 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$117
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is NZ$143 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
NZ$143
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Quiet but central, spacious, comfortable and with a lake view, at a competitive price for the combination. We particularly appreciated the provided small bottle of milk (rather than those horrid little plastic things with nothing much in them), along with plunger coffee and a good heat pump; we'll ..."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is NZ$178 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$178
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing rooms and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$102 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
NZ$102
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taup ō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Booked 2 rooms. Clean and good location. Door swollen and had to be pushed to close. My room had 1 teaspoon for 2 of us. My other guest in the other room had no teaspoons. Just small details that needs to taken care of. Value for money. I will stay there again"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is NZ$120 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$120
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf 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. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We really enjoyed the hot pool. Staff were friendly and helpful. Beds were a little uncomfortable but the overall condition of our room was good.Good variety at breakfast. Love the location, nice and quiet."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Rainbow Point
Find the best Rainbow Point areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are top sights worth seeing.
Acacia Bay
Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Photo by Aaron Andersen
Open Photo by Aaron Andersen
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
Nukuhau
While visiting Nukuhau, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Waikato River.
