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
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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Tauhara Hotel Deals

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

3 out of 5
281 Spa Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is CA $67 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
CA $67
CA $78 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (640 reviews)
All was great, staff were lovely, only thing that was a put off was the smell in the room, its like solfer or mould smell, but we just opened all the doors and windows while we were there.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

3 out of 5
41 Centennial Drive Taupo
The price is CA $282 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $282
CA $324 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Golf Club Taupō and A.C. Baths are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
Perfect place for family.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is CA $74 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
CA $74
CA $86 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (1,003 reviews)
Room size, restaurant onsite and location

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is CA $107 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
CA $107
CA $123 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf 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! (1,002 reviews)
The room was very nice and great facilities, however the booking system for the tennis court and towels was contradictory, the signs said one thing but the staff said the opposite.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is CA $142 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
CA $142
CA $164 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room, staff, restaurant and location.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is CA $170 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
CA $170
CA $195 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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)
Hotel is lovely, friendly staff & great location!

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Hilton Lake Taupo
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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

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

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

Taupō Central

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō.

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

If you're spending some time in Rangatira Park, Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.

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 there might not be top attractions in Richmond Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Taupō Hot Springs and Maori Carvings.

Richmond Heights
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Two Mile Bay

When in Two Mile Bay, you can plan a visit to Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Two Mile Bay


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