Wharewaka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Wharewaka
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Enchanted Candy Forest
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Our pick of the best Wharewaka Hotel Deals
Jaw Dropping Views, Taupo View Loft in stunning Wharewaka.
Great place very handy to Taupo would recommend
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Spacious Holiday Home 5minute walk to the Lake
Perfect home from home
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
Property is older lockwood but very clean and tidy. Amazing location right on lake with stunning view. Heated pool was a little cool at Oasis but we walked to Millenium and used their pool which was much warmer.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
Clean and nice staff. Lovely comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Great staff, great pool, beds comfy but next to no power points and in weird locations & rooms definitely need a facelift - old peeling wallpaper etc
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Clean room
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
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 A.C. Baths.
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 A.C. Baths.
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.
