Nukuhau Travel Guide
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Activities
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
NZ$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
NZ$39
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
NZ$69
per adult
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
NZ$59
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
NZ$39
per adult
Our pick of the best Nukuhau Hotel Deals
The Retreat
31 Rutherfurd Ln Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$349 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$349
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury chalet in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"It’s incredible. We’ve enjoyed our day."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Cosy and affordable 1 Bedroom
Taupō Waikato
The price is NZ$57 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$57
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Taupō. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (3 reviews)
"The room was beautiful and quite large size and everything was new however there is no hook to hang your clothes as they lock the wardrobe. It has small heater and 1 thin duvet which is not enough to warm the room during winter. I have to move out after 1 hour check in as it’s very cold and don’t ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$138 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$138
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (998 reviews)
"great location, lovely room, nice and warm. just needed some bike storage"
Reviewed on 16 July 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$116 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$116
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,015 reviews)
"A great family motel, with lovely pool and right on the lake. Not fancy, but great for family get aways. Has everything you need."
Reviewed on 16 July 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is NZ$148 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$148
20 July - 21 July
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)
"Our room was dated and in need of a refresh. Two key things were perfect: 1. The bed was excellent, super supportive and comfortable; 2. The shower was great - plenty of water pressure and volume."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$99 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$99
30 July - 31 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Was very handy but you could hear the noise from room next door as they turned on taps etc and people up and down the passage way. really could do with a update very old in rooms and the bathroom really need doing up but we only put our head down for night and gone early morning was nice and ..."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
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 Nukuhau
Find the best Nukuhau areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
