Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
NZ$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
NZ$69
per adult
Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Hunting Lodge
NZ$39
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
NZ$65
per adult
Our pick of the best Rainbow Point Hotel Deals
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$117 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$117
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"The situation is excellent and in general everything was good. The outdoor pool was accessible but no towels provided. The reception closed before the advertised time so no one near to assist."
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$120 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$120
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is NZ$156 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$156
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"very nice place to stay at"
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026
Ika Nui Taupo
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$190 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$190
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (454 reviews)
"Fantastic view from our room right across to Lake Taupo! Within walking distance to the shops & restaurants"
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is NZ$238 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$238
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the apartment, it was 5 stars !!! The breakfast especially the service was a real letdown though!!"
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026
Lakeland Resort Taupo
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$139 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$139
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
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 Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Zunzara Chappy
Open Photo by Zunzara Chappy
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.
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 A.C. Baths.
