Tauhara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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
where hot springs meet the Waikato River, Taupo, NZ 24/3/17 a great place for bathing!

Popular places to visit

rotorua lake

Spa Thermal Park

5/5(4 reviews)

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

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

Taupō Hot Springs

4.5/5(133 reviews)

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
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery showing art and indigenous culture

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

4/5(38 reviews)

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

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

4/5(36 reviews)

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

4.5/5(108 reviews)

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

Maori Carvings

4.5/5(73 reviews)

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.

Maori Carvings

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 Tauhara Hotel Deals

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

3 out of 5
281 Spa Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$93 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$93
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, a business centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (644 reviews)
Staff friendly and beds firm and clean

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

3 out of 5
41 Centennial Drive Taupo
The price is NZ$394 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$394
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Golf Club Taupō and A.C. Baths are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
Clean rooms, air con, friendly staff

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
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! (1,000 reviews)
Yes very good.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$174 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$174
19 Feb - 20 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! (1,006 reviews)
Clean room, lovely staff.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$117 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$117
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Was good, enjoyed the stay, the night staff where a bit slow in our welcome, appart from that the stay was great

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

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

Hilltop

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

Hilltop
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
Huka Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls we've ever seen. Every second up to 220,000 litres of water gushes through the gorge. Besides that the best time to visit, in our opinion, is when the sun is about to set and the sky is painted in purple! #HukaFalls #LongExposure #Waterfall #Sunset #Nature #NewZealand

Rangatira Park

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

Rangatira Park
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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

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