Nestled amongst the epic scenery of taupo on new zealands north island hilton lake taupo was originally built in 1889 as the terraces hotel the beautifully updated hilton lake taupo is a short drive to the charming taupo town center only 15 minutes away from taupo tuo airport the terraces is our heritage wing where private balconies offer lake and thermal valley views the newer wing of hilton lake taupo offers self contained apartments and guest rooms with sweeping vistas of lake taupo