Tauhara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tauhara
Stay near popular Tauhara attractions
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 Tauhara Hotel Deals
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
281 Spa Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$85 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$85
19 July - 20 July
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! (718 reviews)
"Looks great online, sad to see a beautiful place in a state of such disrepair and neglected in such a way. Felt haunted."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
41 Centennial Drive Taupo
Stay at this golf holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Golf Club Taupō and A.C. Baths are located ...
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is NZ$135 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$135
27 July - 28 July
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! (986 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The service and staff were excellent. A few minor things like a fridge that was a bit too like a freezer and slightly saggy single beds (but they were plush and warm!), can be easily sorted. Great location, quiet area near the lake. Was great!"
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$110 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$110
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,001 reviews)
"location, shower and pool were great."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is NZ$203 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$203
20 July - 21 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! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is NZ$135 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$135
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We booked a room that was not the best but Hannah sorted a really nice room that was much better. She was a great help and we really enjoyed our stay. Thanks"
Reviewed on 6 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 Tauhara
Find the best Tauhara 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.
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.
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.
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.
