Rainbow Point Travel Guide

Taupo

Popular places to visit

Spa Thermal Park

Spa Thermal Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupo.

Spa Thermal Park
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery which includes indigenous culture and art

Taupo Museum and Art Gallery

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.

Taupo Museum and Art Gallery

Taupo Hot Springs

4/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Taupo Hot Springs during your stay in Taupo. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Taupo Hot Springs

Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Taupo with a trip to Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in the area.

Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp

Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Taupo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

A.C. Baths

4/5(3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Taupo with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

A.C. Baths

Things to do

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

฿971
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise
Lake Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Boat Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

฿1,146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

฿1,068
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Sailing Tour

Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour

฿1,340
per adult
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour
Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

฿6,389
per adult
Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

฿1,340
per adult
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit
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Top hotels in Rainbow Point

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is ฿1,803 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
฿1,803
฿2,074 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (814 reviews)
"No airconditioning. Quirky after-hours doors and limited site communication. We noticed one guest who inadvertently locked himself out of his room with his key and phone left in the room. He ended up sleeping in the hallway because there was no way to contact the desk agents."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo
4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is ฿2,531 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
฿2,531
฿2,910 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Hôtel offrant deux piscines thermales et de grands espaces communs. Restaurant sur place pratique. Installations non récentes mais bien entretenues"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
4.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo
The price is ฿1,637 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿1,637
฿1,882 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Taupo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"😊"

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2025

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
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 ฿2,465 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
฿2,465
฿2,835 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Taupo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
Comfortable motel on the lake front
"A bit misleading stating Newly built when in actual fact it is an older motel that has been refurbished inside the rooms. More attention to detail needed by housekeeping staff. Cobwebs and filthy iron"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Shinkou House UE - Newly Built Secure and Hypoallergenic
Lakeland Resort Taupo
Lakeland Resort Taupo
3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is ฿3,526 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
฿3,526
฿4,055 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great value and comfortable. Basic accommodation but useable."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is ฿3,661 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,661
฿4,210 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, good view, nice friendly staff. Would definitely return"

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2025

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Rainbow Point

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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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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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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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Wharewaka

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

Wharewaka
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Hilltop

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupo Hot Springs and Lake Taupo.

Hilltop
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupo and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central

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