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

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

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

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

Activities

Huka Falls by Jet Boat

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

AU$138
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$64
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$55
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

AU$125
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

AU$313
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$125
per adult
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
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Our pick of the best Hilltop 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 AU$83 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$83
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I booked a basic cabin for myself and it had more than I thought it would, just right for me"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Hilton Lake Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo
5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$212 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$212
15 July - 16 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Hilton Lake Taupo
Stag Park Accommodation
Stag Park Accommodation
2 out of 5
140 Napier Rd, Taupo, Waikato
The price is AU$92 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$92
13 July - 14 July
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! (48 reviews)
"Ty"

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2025

Stag Park Accommodation
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$96 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$96
9 July - 10 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! (878 reviews)
"Always love staying here, our go to when in Taupo. Friendly Staff, great food, clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo
4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$140
15 July - 16 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)
"Loved having a descent gym on site, plus hot pools, spa's and sauna. Was perfect for our relaxing weekend away."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Beechtree Motel
Beechtree Motel
4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$133 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$133
15 July - 16 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! (836 reviews)
"Good sized room, very good bed, quite, nice view, fine location, good value for money"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 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 featuring 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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