Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Tourist 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
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
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
NZ$69
per adult
Our pick of the best Rainbow Point Hotel Deals
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
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! (996 reviews)
"Very friendly welcome, room immaculate condition. Far exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be staying here again, hopefully for longer next time."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$116 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$116
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Great basic hotel. Perfect for a quick family getaway"
Reviewed on 15 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$101 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$101
22 July - 23 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! (1,009 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
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is NZ$203 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$203
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Sauna had issues getting up to temperature Gym resteraunt staff amazing i come here at least 4 times a year well Worth the little extra $ to stay here"
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is NZ$87 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$87
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Always a great stay. Friendly staff, beautiful view from our room and the room itself was clean, and spacious, and amazing hotpools. Will be back. The only thing to note was the double bed was quite firm - we stayed in the lake view 2 bedroom villa."
Reviewed on 14 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 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, 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.
