Hilltop Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
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 Enchanted Candy Forest
Our pick of the best Hilltop Hotel Deals
Hilton Lake Taupo
"Taupo is freezing and room took ages to warm up. Air con was very noisy but we needed it on all night to stay warm. We were disappointed in the hilton, bed was old and uncomfortable, unit was very noisy both with plumbing from above us and some trades, we stayed 2 nights and cups for in room coffee ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
"Room was clean and had everything we needed for the night."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Stag Park Accommodation
"Would be great to have clear parking area close to entrance. Also extra blankets and a TV that worked. Noisy tenants but quite area."
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
"We were booked for 2 nights, my wife became unwell, no trouble in canceling our last night, they were more concerned about my wife."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
"Ants all throughout the room, alerted reception to this issue and we're offered another room. Great staff and the food was fantastic!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
"Wonderful staff explained everything well. The room was clean and had everything you would need good size tv to will be back again 😁"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hilltop
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 A.C. Baths.
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.
Tauhara
While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō 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.
