Wharewaka Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Spa Thermal Park

5/5(4 reviews)

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

Spa Thermal Park
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Taupo 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.

Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
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The Landing Lake Taupo

You can take time to visit The Landing Lake Taupo during your travels to Taupo.

The Landing Lake Taupo
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Taupo Hot Springs

4.5/5(133 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Taupo Hot Springs during your stay in Taupo. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Taupo Hot Springs
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Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

4.5/5(89 reviews)

Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Taupo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
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A.C. Baths

4.5/5(108 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Taupo with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

A.C. Baths

Activities

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Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo

NZ$143
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo
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Lake Taupo - Maori Rock Carvings Package (Mountain Biking & Kayaking)

NZ$390
Per adult
Lake Taupo - Maori Rock Carvings Package (Mountain Biking & Kayaking)
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2-Hour Waikato River Guided Kayak Trip from Taupo

NZ$90
Per adult
2-Hour Waikato River Guided Kayak Trip from Taupo
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Our pick of the best Wharewaka Hotel Deals

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
4.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo
The price is NZ$87 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$87
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"It was good having thermal pools at the same place unit was tidy and had all essentials"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Jaw Dropping Views, Absolute Luxury, Taupo View Loft in stunning Wharewaka
Jaw Dropping Views, Absolute Luxury, Taupo View Loft in stunning Wharewaka
Wharewaka
The price is NZ$199 per night from 12 May to 13 May
NZ$199
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this apartment in Taupo. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and air conditioning. Popular attractions The Landing Lake Taupo and Four Mile Bay ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Taupo escape
"Convenient location, close to attractions and supermarket. Comfortable space with 2 adults and 2 teens. Bigger than it looks in the pictures. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

Jaw Dropping Views, Absolute Luxury, Taupo View Loft in stunning Wharewaka
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo
4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is NZ$144 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$144
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely stunning resort ! Heaps of parking. The pool was absolutely amazing with how warm it was. The rooms were quiet and peaceful. The staff were very lovely to deal with. Two things I would like to point out is our room was quite hard to find due to lack of signage to room 605 and I respectfully ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakeland Resort Taupo
Lakeland Resort Taupo
3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is NZ$153 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$153
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Loved that the complimentary milk came in a small bottle not the tiny plastic foil capped individual pots which are never enough."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is NZ$96 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$96
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (546 reviews)
"Restaurant on the facility and nearby breakfast houses"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Oasis Beach Resort
Oasis Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is NZ$118 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$118
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (975 reviews)
"We stayed one night and it was just for somewhere to sleep. Good price for what it is. The shower was amazing, beds were lovely to sleep in. Right on the water front. Quite cold rooms, with the high ceilings and no double glazing, but they have heat pumbs and only takes a couple of minutes to heat ..."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Oasis Beach Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Wharewaka

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Rainbow Point

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

Rainbow Point
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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 Taupo Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.

Two Mile Bay
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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 Taupo Hot Springs and Maori Carvings.

Richmond Heights
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Waipahihi

If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Waipahihi
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Five Mile Bay

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Five Mile Bay. Make a stop by Lake Taupo or Five Mile Bay while you're exploring the area.

Five Mile Bay
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Hilltop

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

Hilltop

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