Waipahihi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Waipahihi Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
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 i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Taupō, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Our pick of the best Waipahihi Hotel Deals

Oasis Beach Motel
Great layout for family of four. Spacious. Clean and tidy. Excellent pool facilities. Functional (nothing sheik about it). Excellent location. Negatives: rusty jug (couldn’t make children’s drink/bottle). Extremely low maintained. Aircon did not work - only remote, room was very hot without open ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Millennium Resort Manuels
Views
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

The Cove Taupo
Parking was good,the view from the balcony was good giving views of the lake and town.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

The Reef Resort
I stayed in a pool view room, which was nice and conveniently located right next to the pools. The room was tidy, a decent size, and had a very homely feel—making it a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Sacred Waters
Views are unbeatable. We enjoyed the private thermal hot tub and lap pool, and Bernie’s fantastic hosting!
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Karaka Tree Motel
I like the spa room plenty of space, got what I asked for ie shortage of towels/bathmats. Kitchen handy location in room but needs simple cleaning overall. Average stay for the price. Could do with a small couch inside and table/chairs for outside usage to enjoy the view of lake.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waipahihi

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 Spa Thermal Park.

Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

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, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
Waipahihi Travel Guide
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
- Lake Taupō
- Huka Falls
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
- Spa Thermal Park
- Craters of the Moon
- Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- A.C. Baths
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Prawn Farm
- Wairakei International Golf Course
- Golf Club Taupō
- Aratiatia Rapids
- Maori Carvings
- Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
- Topgun Paintball
- Rock`n Ropes
- Mind Junction

