Hilltop Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Aaron Andersen
Photo by Aaron Andersen

Popular places to visit

Spa Thermal Park

Spa Thermal Park

5/5(4 reviews)

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 showing art and indigenous culture

Taupō 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.

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

Taupō Hot Springs

4.5/5(133 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

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

4.5/5(89 reviews)

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?

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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

A.C. Baths

4.5/5(108 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

Activities

Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

AU$136
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
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

AU$54
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

AU$310
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
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

AU$124
per adult
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

AU$124
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
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Our pick of the best Hilltop Hotel Deals

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

2.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo
The price is AU$79 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$79
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"On call manager was really helpful"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
The price is AU$233 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$233
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay, nice spacious rooms and heated hot pools. Resteraunt is great for room service and buffet breakfast."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Hilton Lake Taupo
Stag Park Accommodation

Stag Park Accommodation

2 out of 5
140 Napier Rd, Taupo, Waikato
Fully refundable
The price is AU$91 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$91
31 July - 1 Aug
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.
7/10 Good! (49 reviews)
"Ty"

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2025

Stag Park Accommodation
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is AU$139 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$139
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Although it’s dated in many areas, especially the rooms, all the things that needed to be great were - heated pools, spa and grounds were wonderful. Limited dining options and nothing in a mid range anywhere. No cutlery, plates or microwave as well don’t help when travelling with kids. As mentioned ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$92 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$92
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (889 reviews)
"Stayed here to half our Auckland trip, great little place for the value. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
The price is AU$146 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$146
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (856 reviews)
"Great location, walking distance to town. Clean rooms, nice linen, super comfy bed and nice and warm with heatpump. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Beechtree Motel
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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
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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 Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Richmond Heights
Taupo showing a lake or waterhole

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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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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Tauhara

While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park.

Tauhara
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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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