Hilltop

Taupō

Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night
Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night

Popular places to visit

Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand

Taupō Hot Springs

4/5(5 reviews)

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

Taupō Hot Springs
rotorua lake

Spa Thermal Park

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

Spa Thermal Park
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery featuring art and indigenous culture

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

5/5(1 review)

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.

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

4/5(3 reviews)

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.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

A.C. Baths

4/5(3 reviews)

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.

A.C. Baths

Things to do

Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

HK$685
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
The plummeting depths of crystal clear waters make it easy to get to the base of the waterfalls.

Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo

HK$605
per adult
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

HK$635
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

HK$277
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk

Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk

HK$650
per adult
Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures

HK$324
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
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Top hotels in Hilltop

Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is HK$1,053 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$1,053
HK$1,211 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
Clean rooms helpful staff

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Hilton Lake Taupo
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

2.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is HK$363 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
HK$363
HK$423 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
The chalet was perfect for our family and well appointed with kitchen and own bathroom. Staff were really friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Stag Park Accommodation

Stag Park Accommodation

2 out of 5
140 Napier Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is HK$411 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
HK$411
HK$472 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (69 reviews)
Clean Room and easy access

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Stag Park Accommodation
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is HK$490 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
HK$490
HK$569 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room easy walking distance from town

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is HK$776 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
HK$776
HK$899 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Good check in

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is HK$636 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$636
HK$732 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,004 reviews)
We were in a large, ground floor room in the Tauhara wing. Lovely big room with lots of space and a pleasant outlook. Only negative was it was opposite housekeeping and they wete noisy. Would stay here again but in a different room. Lovely pools, grounds and outlook. lots of space and

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around Hilltop

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Waipahihi

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

Waipahihi
Lake Taupo sunset with horse rider

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 Maori Carvings.

Richmond Heights
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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 Taupō Hot Springs and Maori Carvings.

Two Mile Bay
People gather at a hot spot in the Waikato river. Because of the geothermal activity in this area, this area of the lake is like a hot tub. #waikatoriver #geothermal #nature #newzealand #taupo #hotspot

Tauhara

While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Maori Carvings.

Tauhara
View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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Rainbow Point

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

Rainbow Point

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