Tauhara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


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 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 Museum and Art Gallery
Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.
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.
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.
Maori Carvings
You can find out about the history of Taupō when you stop by Maori Carvings. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Enchanted Candy Forest

Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
Our pick of the best Tauhara Hotel Deals

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
We had to check in very late and they had everything ready for me, including the heat pump working before we arrived. The cottage (especially the beds) was really comfortable and fully equipped. Plenty of place to park in front of your room or cottage.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Great place for families. Great activities
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Hi only stayed the one night.The staff were welcoming and friendly,room was clean and well equipped with self contained facilities should you want to cook your own food,the outdoor pool looked very inviting should you are prepared to use it and the lake so close to enjoy a stroll parking very convenient ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
I booked a Lakeview room specifically for our trip to Taupo. Upon arriving at 5pm to check in, we were told that our Lakeview room had been given to someone else. We had no option but to stay in a small view less room. We were extremely anmoyed to put it mildly. Will never go back there
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Very disappointed. Villa was very shabby, TV didn't work. Not even a cushion on the couch.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
So disappointed. Cost alot of money and did not feel we got value for money. Our room was 2 levels up and was not sound proof from people next door if they were talking outside. The room was very basic. Not as nice as it looked on line. Bed was okay but not great. Hubby and I didnt sleep well, had ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

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

Rangatira Park
While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.

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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
