Elle's Guidebook
Attraction
You can buy a day pass and return again and again throughout the day. it has multiple natural hot pools, as well as an amazing kids water play playground.
46 locals recommend
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo RoadYou can buy a day pass and return again and again throughout the day. it has multiple natural hot pools, as well as an amazing kids water play playground.
With secret, shifting hot spots speckled along the shore line, it provides hours of fun and a refreshing cool off in the summer
51 locals recommend
Lake Taupo
Lake TerraceWith secret, shifting hot spots speckled along the shore line, it provides hours of fun and a refreshing cool off in the summer
Hydro slides, bombing zone, kiddies pools, all in warm waters. Very affordable especially for locals, and under 5s as they include a non-paying adult for supervision.
26 locals recommend
AC Baths and Thermal Hot Pools station
Hydro slides, bombing zone, kiddies pools, all in warm waters. Very affordable especially for locals, and under 5s as they include a non-paying adult for supervision.
Sightseeing
Drive straight to the carpark by the Falls and marvel at the power of the falls only a 5 minute walk away, or take a 30-60 walk from Spa Park
205 locals recommend
Huka Falls station
Drive straight to the carpark by the Falls and marvel at the power of the falls only a 5 minute walk away, or take a 30-60 walk from Spa Park
Sail or Kayak to the famous rock carvings! Search online for options to get there. They are one of a kind. You can swim there, though that depends on your transport there and if you are allowed off the boat!
30 locals recommend
Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings
Mine BaySail or Kayak to the famous rock carvings! Search online for options to get there. They are one of a kind. You can swim there, though that depends on your transport there and if you are allowed off the boat!
Neighbourhoods
Our beautiful suburb: get views from the water tower reserve, or as you go down the hill towards Lake Taupō
Hilltop
Our beautiful suburb: get views from the water tower reserve, or as you go down the hill towards Lake Taupō