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 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?
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 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.
Activities
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
Kinloch: Lake Taupo Catamaran Cruise with Paddleboarding
Our pick of the best Richmond Heights Hotel Deals
Brand new Guesthouse
Completely Private.
2 min drive or 10 min walk to the lake.
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
Oasis Beach Motel
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Hilton Lake Taupo
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Beechtree Motel
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025
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.
- Lake Taupō
- Huka Falls
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
- Spa Thermal Park
- Craters of the Moon
- Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- A.C. Baths
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Prawn Farm
- Wairakei International Golf Course
- Golf Club Taupō
- Aratiatia Rapids
- Maori Carvings
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
- Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
- Topgun Paintball
- Rock`n Ropes
- Mind Junction