Neighbourhood guide
What's near Hilltop
In Hilltop, Taupō, we found 7 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Hilltop was $740 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Taupo Intermediate (213m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Tawa Early Learning Centre (461m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Four Square (1.1km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Unichem (2.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Taupo Medical Centre (2.1km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Taupo Hospital (107m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Taupo Airport (4.7km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIETaupo - Acacia Bay/Hilltop/Rangatira Park/Waipahihi/Wharewaka · Aug 2026 · 66 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $730 | $740 | $730 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Hilltop
Schools near Hilltop
- Taupo Intermediate 0.2 km
- Hilltop School 0.4 km
- Lake Taupo Christian School 0.5 km
- Tauhara College 0.7 km
- Tauhara School 1.0 km
- Mountview School 1.9 km
- Waipahihi School 2.2 km
- Taupo School 2.4 km
- Taupo-nui-a-Tia College 2.6 km
- TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa 2.9 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Hilltop
- Tawa Early Learning Centre 0.5 km
- Taupō Family Playcentre 0.8 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Atawhai 1.0 km
- Central Kids Kindergartens - Hinemoa 1.0 km
- Saplings Early Learning Taupo Ltd 1.1 km
- My Treehut 1.3 km
- Taupo Childrens Corner 1.6 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Motutaiko 1.6 km
- Central Kids Kindergartens - Laughton 1.9 km
- BestStart Totara Street 2.1 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Hilltop
- Four Square 1.1 km
- PAK'nSAVE 2.5 km
- Woolworths 2.9 km
- Woolworths 2.9 km
- SuperValue 1.6 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Hilltop
- Unichem 2.3 km
- Chemist Warehouse 2.4 km
- Unichem 2.7 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Hilltop
- Taupo Medical Centre 2.1 km
- Taupo Health Centre 2.1 km
- Great Lake Medical 2.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Hilltop
- Taupo Hospital 0.1 km
- Taupo Hospital Pharmacy 0.1 km
- Lake Taupo Hospice 0.4 km
Source: Health New Zealand facility code table (CC BY 4.0) (licence CC BY 4.0) . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Airports near Hilltop
- Taupo Airport 4.7 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Hilltop
What amenities are near Hilltop?
Hilltop has 7 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Hilltop?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Hilltop was $740 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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