Richmond Heights Travel Guide
Taupō
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Popular places to visit
Taupō Hot Springs
Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
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.
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
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.
A.C. Baths
You can learn about the history of Taupō with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
Top hotels in Richmond Heights
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
I paid a little extra for a Lakeview room and it was well worth it. Room was spotless, check in staff friendly and the restaurant very good. Best espresso martini I’ve had in a while.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Lakeland Resort Taupo
Room, staff, restaurant and location.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo
The room was very nice and great facilities, however the booking system for the tennis court and towels was contradictory, the signs said one thing but the staff said the opposite.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
The room was tired, and was not seviced while we were there and for the last 18 hours of our stay we were without an adequate water supply due to inefficient water storage facilities. The police had to be called at 4am due to neighbours loud arguing and when we asked for some sort of compensation ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
Clean rooms helpful staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
Great variety of facilities - pool / tennis court. Nice warm and well-kept pool too. Older rooms but still looked after well.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Richmond Heights
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.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.
