Title: Hilltop Travel Guide: Best of Hilltop, Taupō Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hilltop](https://expedia.co.uk/Hilltop-Hotels.d553248635976395772.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Taupō](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Taupo.d3571.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Taupō](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Taupo.d3571.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hilltop Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hilltop.d553248635976395772.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hilltop Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hilltop.d553248635976395772.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hilltop Travel Guide ## Taupō ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3571/9d7f8185-fcaa-4d4a-a088-f235f61ae7e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3571/9d7f8185-fcaa-4d4a-a088-f235f61ae7e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hilltop Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Taupō travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Taup.dx3571) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupō Hot Springs 4/5(5 reviews) Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hot-Springs-Hilltop.d6108150.Attraction) ![rotorua lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974614317/4854363f-28cb-40d1-88c4-2e121bb56d0e.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.co.uk/Spa-Thermal-Park-Taupo.d553248635974614317.Attraction) ![Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery which includes indigenous culture and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108148/85b9e1ac-522e-496d-ab35-273a79517548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupō 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Taupo-Central.d6108148.Attraction) #### Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 5/5(1 review) Explore the waterfront in Taupō with a trip to Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Marina-And-Boat-Ramp-Taupo.d6293968.Attraction) #### Wairakei Geothermal Power Station 4/5(3 reviews) Explore the campus of Wairakei Geothermal Power Station during your stay in Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wairakei-Geothermal-Power-Station-Tauhara.d553248621532610749.Attraction) #### Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 4.5/5(9 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? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-I-SITE-Visitor-Information-Centre-Taupo.d553248635961262771.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 £60 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 £64 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 £60 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 Taupō](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Taupo.d3571.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Hilltop ![Hilton Lake Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1375300/1375266/e1c19b36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Lake Taupo 80-100 Napier Road Taupo £112 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Friendly staff Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=1375266&PinnedHotelID=1375266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395772) ![Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808600/3808557/ef8e300f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort 76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo £41 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews) The chalet was perfect for our family and well appointed with kitchen and own bathroom. Staff were really friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=3808557&PinnedHotelID=3808557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395772) ![Stag Park Accommodation](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108530000/108521600/108521586/w1111h465x0y0-5de32c1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stag Park Accommodation 140 Napier Rd Taupo Waikato £44 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are located nearby. 7.2/10 Good! (69 reviews) Clean Room and easy access Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=108521586&PinnedHotelID=108521586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395772) ![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=553248635976395772) ![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=553248635976395772) ![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 £84 10 Feb - 11 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=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=2594246&PinnedHotelID=2594246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395772) [See all 803 properties in Hilltop](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976395772) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Waipahihi.dx553248635976385770) ![Lake Taupo sunset with horse rider](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976389567/857f5bc3-f60a-43f4-ae57-d0529b879dfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Taupō Hot Springs and Maori Carvings. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Richmond-Heights.dx553248635976389567) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Taupō Hot Springs and Maori Carvings. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Two-Mile-Bay.dx553248635976395217) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3571/20a97a2b-6477-4c69-bc38-aa9bd676e64f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tauhara While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Maori Carvings. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Tauhara.dx693188405293199360) ![View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939465458804051968/83a52f39-aa5b-4678-bde7-1215e1551ef7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Taupō Central If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing. 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