Title: 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point Cottage in Taupō, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point ![Interior - 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111680000/111674500/111674451/f2a43696.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111680000/111674500/111674451/6ec63b89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets - 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111680000/111674500/111674451/74204e21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111680000/111674500/111674451/0b8c8869.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111680000/111674500/111674451/da5b288d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Lake Taupō, 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point provides everything you need. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point Our two room accommodation has 1x Queen bed downstairs and 1x double bed, and 2x single beds upstairs. Note that double bed upstairs is part of a bunk set, single above and double below. Our self contained unit has a kitchenette (microwave no oven), includes fridge/freezer, pantry. There is a small bathroom with shower, toilet, basin. (note: small hot water cylinder). We are 200 metres (2 minutes walk) from lake front, lovely beach for swimming, Wharewaka Point playground, close to lions walkway/cycleway which goes all the way to town centre (an easy 6km bike ride where swim start line is during Ironman races). Our accommodation is 7 minutes drive from Taupo town centre. Approximately 1km from Taupo Airport. Dropzone with trampolines and bowling is not far. Countdown is also just a few minutes drive. This accommodation is behind our mainhouse, it has separate access and a separate walkway. Enjoy 🙂 ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117520000/117519900/117519857/a5e462cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Delight with Mountain Views Wharewaka - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=117519857&PinnedHotelID=117519857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113200000/113196800/113196786/b1b7fb25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delight in the Dell - 2 mins to lake Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=113196786&PinnedHotelID=113196786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, dishwasher, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96890000/96887300/96887263/75dd52fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Haven - Taupo Holiday Home Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=96887263&PinnedHotelID=96887263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104480000/104476800/104476776/5fe52a34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Taupo Gem Wharewaka - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=104476776&PinnedHotelID=104476776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104480000/104476900/104476828/066aa9d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rise and Shine with Hot Tub Wharewaka - Hot tub - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=104476828&PinnedHotelID=104476828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88969900/88969840/1a2e9646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### You little beauty - Wharewaka Beach Magic! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.732285,176.06831&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:t_kkF%7Disq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40U%40S%40QBU%40QBU%40QBQBUBQBQDUBQDQDQBSFSDQDSDQFMFQDQFSFMFSHQFMFQHOFOHMHSHMHOHMJOHKJOHMJMHMLKJKHKJOLKJKLIJKLKJILKLGLIJILGLILGNILGLELINELENELELENENCLENANELCNANCLCNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40NBNBN%40LBNDL%40NDNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLFLHNFJHLFLHLHLFJJLHLJJJLHJJJJJJJNJJJJJLJLHLJNHJJNHLHNHLHNFPHNHNFPFLFPHNFPFRDPFPDLFPDRDPDRDRDPBPDPBTDPBP%40TBPBPBT%40P%40TBP%40R%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FNAT%3FPATAP%3FTATCPATAPCRCPCPATCPEPCTEPCPEREPEREREPGPENGPEPGPGPINGPGLGRILINGPININILINKLIJKNINKJKLKLKJKLKJKLKJMFKJMJMHKJMHMFMHMFKHOFMHMHMDOFMDMDODMFODMDO%40ODMBODM%40OBOBO%40O%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAMAOCOCMAOEOCMEOAOEMEMGOEMEOEMGMEMIOIMGMIMGKIMGMIMKKIMKKKMGKKMMKMIKKKMMIMKKIOKOIKKMIOIMIOIQIOGOIMGSGMIQGQGOGQEQGQGOEQEQESGSCQESEQCQEUCQCQCUCQAQCSAQCUAQAUAU%3FQAUAQ%3FU%3FO%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8lSQV6Ue4vmSPhC-JqtvnTcS664=) Taupo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Four Mile Bay \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Five Mile Bay \- 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - The Landing Lake Taupō \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Three Mile Bay \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Taupō Hot Springs \- 5 min drive \- 3.2 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cafe Baku - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Millennium Hotel & Resort - ‬5 min drive - ‪Mavericks - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point pet-friendly? ### Where is 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2mins walk to lake. Wharewaka Point Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt C. 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and Host This property is well located and worked well for us. Definitely look at staying again ##### Matt C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Paulette T. 19 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location is great! Short walk to the lake, short drive to a supermarket, and cafes. Our host Dorothy was excellent to deal with. We had a bit of luggage to unpack and carry to the rear of the property..two young men living in the main house came to rescue and helped out. Thanks!! ##### Paulette T. 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