Wharewaka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Wharewaka
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.
The Landing Lake Taupō
Enjoy an outing to The Landing Lake Taupō during your stay 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 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.
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.
Activities
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Enchanted Candy Forest
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Maori Rock Carvings 5:00 PM Cruise
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
Our pick of the best Wharewaka Hotel Deals
Jaw Dropping Views, Taupo View Loft in stunning Wharewaka.
Clean, comfortable, conveniently close to town, easy communication with host.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Brand New Cosy and Convenient Retreat in Taupo
Great place
Reviewed on 8 May 2025
Stylish New Retreat in Taupo
-- Fireplace, BBQ, Walk to lake, Countdown
Very lovely house - spacious and elegant. A short walk to the lake.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025
Wairakei Resort Taupo
The room was very clean and comfortable. Staff were mostly friendly but some were not. Food was reasonably priced, although they weren't transparent with breakfast charges. They tried to charge for breakfast we didn't have. The facilities were good but the pools needed a bit of a spruce. Some things ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
We stayed in the basic room. It was very small but adequate. The room was clean, the bed was firm and the walls are nit sound proofed in any way. Having stayed in many similar hotels in Taupo, the standard of the Lakefront is comparable with them. It was great to be relatively close to town.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Beechtree Motel
Clean spacious room, and a fantastic shower!! I appreciated the carparking under cover as it was pouring with rain when I arrived!!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wharewaka
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
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.
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 The Landing Lake Taupō.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Five Mile Bay
The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Five Mile Bay. Make a stop by Lake Taupō or Five Mile Bay while you're exploring the area.
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
