Tauhara

Taupō

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
where hot springs meet the Waikato River, Taupo, NZ 24/3/17 a great place for bathing!

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Top hotels in Tauhara

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

3 out of 5
281 Spa Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is HK$339 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
HK$339
HK$399 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, a business centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (656 reviews)
Unfortunately there was mold around the windows and frames and my friend has breathing problems when mold is present so she struggled with her breathing through the night. Quiet place to stay.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

3 out of 5
41 Centennial Drive Taupo
The price is HK$1,568 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$1,568
HK$1,803 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Golf Club Taupō and A.C. Baths are located ...
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is HK$378 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
HK$378
HK$442 total
25 Mar - 26 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)
It was the cheapest accommodation in Taupo for a quick sleep over so 100% served the purpose. On entry it smelt older, musty, damp…can’t decide if it was one, the other or all 3. The rooms are paper thin, could hear the fans, flushing, showers through the walls. The window curtains were shower curtains. ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is HK$468 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
HK$468
HK$538 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room had just been cleaned prior to us arriving - was clean and tidy although certain areas could do with a deep clean - All staff were friendly and polite

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is HK$633 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$633
HK$728 total
22 Mar - 23 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)
There are no plates or bowls spoons or knives. the TV did not work when we arrived the shower curtain is far too small and short Consequently the water goes everywhere. the apartment needs to be decorating. It looked old and well used.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is HK$793 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$793
HK$911 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
Clean and well kept

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around Tauhara

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

Hilltop

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

Hilltop
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
Huka Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls we've ever seen. Every second up to 220,000 litres of water gushes through the gorge. Besides that the best time to visit, in our opinion, is when the sun is about to set and the sky is painted in purple! #HukaFalls #LongExposure #Waterfall #Sunset #Nature #NewZealand

Rangatira Park

While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.

Rangatira Park
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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 The Landing Lake Taupō.

Two Mile Bay


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