Title: Oruanui Travel Guide: Best of Oruanui, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Oruanui](https://expedia.co.uk/Oruanui-Hotels.d553248635975873170.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Oruanui](https://expedia.co.uk/Oruanui-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975873170.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Oruanui Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Oruanui.d553248635975873170.Car-Hire-Guide)[Oruanui Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Oruanui.d553248635975873170.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Oruanui Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The vibrant silica terraces at the Orakei Korako geothermal park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975873170/14f5d17a-46e8-4a92-af51-03a4a238fdaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The vibrant silica terraces at the Orakei Korako geothermal park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975873170/14f5d17a-46e8-4a92-af51-03a4a238fdaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Oruanui Things to do - Top hotels in Oruanui - Top Holiday Rentals in Oruanui ![Lakefront Lodge Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37810000/37804500/37804403/26385868_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakefront Lodge Taupo 100 Lake Terrace Taupo £56 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) Clean room easy walking distance from town Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=37804403&PinnedHotelID=37804403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975873170) ![Lakeland Resort Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2594300/2594246/75bae6ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakeland Resort Taupo 282 Lake Terrace Taupo £88 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Great staff, beds and food. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=2594246&PinnedHotelID=2594246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975873170) ![Wairakei Resort Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/dbfc4614_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wairakei Resort Taupo 640 Wairakei Road Wairakei £69 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf 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. Popular ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) We were in a large, ground floor room in the Tauhara wing. Lovely big room with lots of space and a pleasant outlook. Only negative was it was opposite housekeeping and they wete noisy. Would stay here again but in a different room. Lovely pools, grounds and outlook. lots of space and Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1668649&PinnedHotelID=1668649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975873170) [See all 851 properties in Oruanui](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975873170) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ika Nui Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69550000/69546300/69546296/253aafb0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ika Nui Taupo 64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ... 9/10 Wonderful! (368 reviews) Lovely stay Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Ika-Nui-Taupo.h69546296.Hotel-Information) ![Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10950000/10947300/10947201/8c8995b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments 59-61 Kaimanawa Street Taupo Waikato Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (731 reviews) We had booked a Executive King room. Due to no more of that room. We got a free room upgrade. Loved the location and the reception staff was amazing and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay. My kids sure loved the pool Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Quest-Taupo-Serviced-Apartments.h10947201.Hotel-Information) ![The Village Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878800/37878718/baf7c217_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Village Resort 82 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (360 reviews) Good location and amenities Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-The-Village-Resort.h37878718.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Oruanui](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975873170&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Oruanui hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975873170&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975873170&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975873170&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975873170&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975873170&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975873170&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975873170&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975873170&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Topgun Paintball You can take time to visit Topgun Paintball during your travels to Oruanui. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Topgun-Paintball-Oruanui.d553248621532610750.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 £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 £58 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 £68 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waikato-river-jet-boat-ride-from-taupo.a1395558.activity-details) ![Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45975510/33b84a04-04c8-46d6-ada3-f83c384a247a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taupo-lake-taupo-western-bays-catamaran-tour-with-bush-walk.a45975510.activity-details) ![The plummeting depths of crystal clear waters make it easy to get to the base of the waterfalls.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49789529/1f2dcf3b-babe-4891-a051-c3950c8a839e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo £58 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/western-bays-sightseeing-tour-from-kinloch-lake-taupo.a49789529.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) #### Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures £30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-sailing-maori-rock-carvings-taupo-sailing-adventures.a46509332.activity-details) [See all activities in Oruanui](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oruanui.d553248635975873170.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Oruanui ![Huka Falls featuring a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108156/1a3a6bd3-337e-44f8-8099-4690880d2728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Taupō - Cities near Oruanui - Places of interest [Taupō](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo.dx3571) - [Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wairakei-Terraces-Thermal-Health-Spa-Wairakei.d553248621526967410.Attraction) - [Craters of the Moon ](https://expedia.co.uk/Craters-Of-The-Moon-Wairakei.d6108162.Attraction) - [Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave ](https://expedia.co.uk/Orakei-Korako-Geothermal-Park-And-Cave-Ohakuri.d6293939.Attraction) - [Taupō Museum and Art Gallery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Taupo-Central.d6108148.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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