Richmond Heights Travel Guide
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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.
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?
Activities
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin
Our pick of the best Richmond Heights Hotel Deals
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Friendly staff, facilities a bit dated
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Clean and comfortable room, and great meal at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hilton Lake Taupo
Beautiful spot. Rooms are awesome
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Acacia Lake View Motel
Outstanding from start to finish. Modern, clean accommodation in great location with wonderful views. Manager brilliant and so kind and personable. Travel cot was set up with clean linen. Super comfortable and spacious room. Best accom in NZ we’ve had.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Beechtree Motel
Room had nice view of lake. Room was clean and modern. Great location for easy walk into town.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Lakeland Resort Taupo
The staff were very helpful and nice, and we were happy with the room
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Richmond Heights
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.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
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.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Richmond Heights 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
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- A.C. Baths
- Prawn Farm
- Wairakei International Golf Course
- Aratiatia Rapids
- Golf Club Taupō
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
- Maori Carvings
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
- Rock`n Ropes
- Mind Junction
- Topgun Paintball
