Waipahihi

Taupō

Popular places to visit

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

Spa Thermal Park

4/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(3 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

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

Taupō Hot Springs

4.5/5(10 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(7 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

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

Things to do

Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

$199
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Kinloch: Lake Taupo Catamaran Cruise with Paddleboarding

Kinloch: Lake Taupo Catamaran Cruise with Paddleboarding

$168
per adult
Kinloch: Lake Taupo Catamaran Cruise with Paddleboarding
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

$35
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage

$22
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Candy Cottage
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

$22
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
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Waipahihi Hotel Deals

Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
$60 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$70 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and 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! (999 reviews)
"Good location and close to lake. Heater was already turned on when we arrived."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Millennium Resort Manuels

Millennium Resort Manuels

4.5 out of 5
243 Lake Terrace, Taupo
Fully refundable
$111 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$128 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful location and easy walk into the city although it's a reasonable distance away. The most comfortable bed I've ever slept in!! Amazing. Slightly dated room decor which didn't matter a bit, however the bathroom lighting was absolutely shocking and there were no other mirrors in the room to ..."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

Millennium Resort Manuels
The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort

4 out of 5
219 Lake Terrace, Taupo
$111 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$127 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and 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! (928 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay , nice view ,"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

The Reef Resort
The Cove Taupo

The Cove Taupo

3.5 out of 5
213 Lake Terrace, Taupo
$72 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$84 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and 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! (475 reviews)
"Loved our stay. We would have enjoyed a TV in the bedroom!"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

The Cove Taupo
Sacred Waters

Sacred Waters

5 out of 5
221-225 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo, Waikato
$188 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
$218 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (433 reviews)
"Nice and quiet and pleasent"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Sacred Waters
Phoenix Resort

Phoenix Resort

3 out of 5
212 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo
$87 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$101 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and 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! (260 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay and the staff was very welcoming"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Phoenix Resort
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Other neighborhoods around Waipahihi

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Two Mile Bay

When in Two Mile Bay, you can plan a visit to Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Two Mile Bay
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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 Spa Thermal Park.

Richmond Heights
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Rainbow Point

If you're spending some time in Rainbow Point, Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Rainbow Point
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
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

Taupō Central
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Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Wharewaka
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