Title: Visit Waipahihi: Best of Waipahihi, Taupō Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Waipahihi](https://expedia.ca/Waipahihi-Taupo-Hotels.0-n553248635976385770-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Taupō](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Taupo.d3571.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Taupō](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Taupo.d3571.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Waipahihi Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Waipahihi.d553248635976385770.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waipahihi Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Waipahihi.d553248635976385770.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waipahihi ## Taupō ## Visit Waipahihi Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Taupō travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Taup.dx3571) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Spa Thermal Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cad493d15ab274d01edff6ff538a09b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spa Thermal Park Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō. [](https://expedia.ca/Spa-Thermal-Park-Tauhara.d553248635974614317.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery which includes indigenous culture and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113749-Lake-Taupo-Museum-And-Art-Gallery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupō Museum and Art Gallery Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery. [](https://expedia.ca/Taupo-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Taupo.d6108148.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waipahihi Botanical Gardens Enjoy the mountain views and explore Waipahihi Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Waipahihi-Botanical-Gardens-Waipahihi.d553248621532610748.Vacation-Attraction) #### Taupō Hot Springs Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Taupo-Hot-Springs-Hilltop.d6108150.Vacation-Attraction) #### Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 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? [](https://expedia.ca/Taupo-I-SITE-Visitor-Information-Centre-Taupo.d553248635961262771.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wairakei Geothermal Power Station Walk around the campus at Wairakei Geothermal Power Station as part of your travels around Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Wairakei-Geothermal-Power-Station-Tauhara.d553248621532610749.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4680566/f8360bec-ac64-4713-b740-43e852df1191.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings CA $48 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-sail-barbary-eco-sailing-to-the-maori-rock-carvings.a4680566.activity-details) ![Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48237295/06953f1d-cdcb-47a2-b102-d4cfa00f78ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour CA $110 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-maori-rock-carvings-kayaking-tour.a48237295.activity-details) ![Shoot through the rapids](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395558/8fcf2003-0f81-4016-8673-1bc5170f4968.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo CA $118 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/waikato-river-jet-boat-ride-from-taupo.a1395558.activity-details) ![Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46509332/b014f34b-6870-4014-97a7-352b18b45739.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua CA $56 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/maori-rock-carvings-taupo-sailing-adventures-tiua.a46509332.activity-details) ![Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44851953/1bae8287-a353-41f1-ba29-33fc113cc34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure CA $118 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-waikato-river-jetboating-adventure.a44851953.activity-details) ![Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46338532/5a17aa88-36e6-46b6-b2aa-85e4ad38d4e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge CA $30 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-room-experience-taupo-the-hunting-lodge.a46338532.activity-details) [See all activities in Taupō](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Taupo.d3571.Travel-Guide-Activities) * * * ## Waipahihi Hotel Deals ![Oasis Beach Motel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/a60ce8f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oasis Beach Motel 241 Lake Terrace, Taupo CA $90 CA $104 total Oct 5 - Oct 6 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) "Rooms were clean and tidy. Staff were friendly, l like the lake view, was amazing. Kids loved spending time in swimming pool. Pool was clean .Thanks🙏😊" Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=5082749&PinnedHotelID=5082749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976385770) ![Millennium Resort Manuels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/365cba5b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Millennium Resort Manuels 243 Lake Terrace, Taupo CA $176 CA $202 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews) "lakeside location" Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=523241&PinnedHotelID=523241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976385770) ![The Cove Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7120000/7115000/7114941/c89cdc22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Cove Taupo 213 Lake Terrace, Taupo CA $99 CA $115 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (480 reviews) "Unfortunately the stay was spoilt by some exceptionally loud people in the room underneath our unit. The noise went on beyond reasonable until 1am or later in the early hours of the morning. This rather upset what was otherwise a very nice place to stay." Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=7114941&PinnedHotelID=7114941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976385770) ![The Reef Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/54a97743_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Reef Resort 219 Lake Terrace, Taupo CA $149 CA $172 total Nov 2 - Nov 3 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (933 reviews) "Fabulous location and luxurious accomadation." Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F11%2F2025&endDate=03%2F11%2F2025&selected=6033432&PinnedHotelID=6033432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976385770) ![Karaka Tree Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1692200/1692142/a0b6ce4c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Karaka Tree Motel 216 Lake Terrace, Taupo CA $79 CA $91 total Oct 5 - Oct 6 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs ... 7.6/10 Good! (407 reviews) "Friendly staff. clean amenities. Only improvement we could pick was a heat pump in the room." Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=1692142&PinnedHotelID=1692142&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976385770) ![Phoenix Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13280000/13271000/13270958/077523d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Phoenix Resort 212 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo CA $116 CA $135 total Oct 6 - Oct 7 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (261 reviews) "Clean and tidy with full amenities you would need to enjoy your stay. Would fully recommend this property." 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