Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rainbow Point
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
Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.
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 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.
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.
Activities
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Enchanted Candy Forest
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
Our pick of the best Rainbow Point Hotel Deals
Wairakei Resort Taupo
We have stayed here several times and would return again Handy location
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Polite staff on arrival. Comfy bed, room nice and clean. Was on the ground floor, perhaps a room on a level up may of been better, will do next time. Great location Right across the road from the lake which was lovely, and an easy walk into town.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Beechtree Motel
Spacious studio, very clean and good selection of amenities. Good WiFi and tv. 5 minutes walk into the centre. Would definitely recommend
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hilton Lake Taupo
yes very good
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Oasis Beach Motel
Room was clean and adequate for our 1 night stay, although the beds were not very comfortable. Too soft for our needs
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Lakeland Resort Taupo
We had a last minute check in and the staff were so accomadating & lovely.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rainbow Point
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.
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.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
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.
Rainbow Point Travel Guide
- Lake Taupō
- Huka Falls
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
- Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave
- Spa Thermal Park
- Craters of the Moon
- Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- A.C. Baths
- Prawn Farm
- Golf Club Taupō
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Aratiatia Rapids
- Wairakei International Golf Course
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
- Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
- Maori Carvings
- Mind Junction
- Rock`n Ropes
- Topgun Paintball
