Taupō Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Taupo showing a lake or waterhole
Taupo which includes general coastal views
Taupo showing a lake or waterhole and sailing
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole
Taupo which includes sailing and a lake or waterhole

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Taupō Central Hotel Deals

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$94 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$94
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (819 reviews)
Reasonable
"Our stay was fine but the rooms were tiny. There is no room to store a suitcase flat. Bed was comfortable and showering our room was good."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Shinkou House UE - Newly Built Secure and Hypoallergenic
Shinkou House UE - Newly Built Secure and Hypoallergenic
3 out of 5
64 Lake Terrace, Taupo, Waikato
The price is AU$159 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (299 reviews)
"Private balcony, view, close to the water."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Shinkou House UE - Newly Built Secure and Hypoallergenic
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa
3 out of 5
6 Taharepa Road, Taupo, Waikato
The price is AU$225 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach motel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)
Thermal stay
"Was a great place to stay, great value, pool setting was awesome. Good friendly room service. A bbq near the room or on the main front deck facing the lake would be a nice addition."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is AU$184 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, good view, nice friendly staff. Would definitely return"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
4 out of 5
14 Northcroft Street, Taupo
The price is AU$239 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$239
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (956 reviews)
"Great location Very clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
Tui Oaks Motel
Tui Oaks Motel
3.5 out of 5
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street, Taupo
The price is AU$154 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (567 reviews)
"Great view of the lake from the ground level rooms. Friendly check in and out."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Tui Oaks Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Taupō Central

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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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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 Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Waipahihi
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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 Maori Carvings.

Two Mile Bay
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Tauhara

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

Tauhara
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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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