Hilltop Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night
Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night

Popular places to visit

Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand

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 Hot Springs
rotorua lake

Spa Thermal Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

Spa Thermal Park
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery showing art and indigenous culture

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 Museum and Art Gallery

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 Marina and Boat Ramp

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.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

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.

A.C. Baths

Activities

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

NZ$37
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

NZ$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

NZ$59
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

NZ$37
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Enchanted Candy Forest

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Enchanted Candy Forest

NZ$37
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Enchanted Candy Forest
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise

NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise
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Our pick of the best Hilltop Hotel Deals

Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is NZ$237 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$237
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Hotel is lovely, friendly staff & great location!

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Hilton Lake Taupo
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

2.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is NZ$93 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$93
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
We love visiting these spa pools every time we visit Taupo. So staying at the resort was an easy choice. Easy check in and out, quick walk to the pools and back. Room is clean, wifi's good. Enough space to park directly outside of the room. We've also stayed at the Hilton next door which has a fab ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Stag Park Accommodation

Stag Park Accommodation

2 out of 5
140 Napier Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$100 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$100
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (70 reviews)
Clean Room and easy access

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Stag Park Accommodation
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$103 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$103
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Room was excellent value for money , great bed and bathroom was clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is NZ$149 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$149
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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)
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$176 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$176
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room, lovely staff.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around Hilltop

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Waipahihi

If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Waipahihi
Lake Taupo sunset with horse rider

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 Maori Carvings.

Richmond Heights
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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 The Landing Lake Taupō.

Two Mile Bay
People gather at a hot spot in the Waikato river. Because of the geothermal activity in this area, this area of the lake is like a hot tub. #waikatoriver #geothermal #nature #newzealand #taupo #hotspot

Tauhara

While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Maori Carvings.

Tauhara
View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point

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