Neighbourhood guide
What's near Waipahihi
In Waipahihi, 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 Waipahihi was $740 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Hilltop School (839m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Central Kids Kindergartens - Waipāhīhī (1.2km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Woolworths (2.0km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Unichem (2.8km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Great Lake Medical (2.0km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Taupo Hospital (1.1km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Taupo Airport (3.7km 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 Waipahihi
Schools near Waipahihi
- Hilltop School 0.8 km
- Taupo Intermediate 1.2 km
- Waipahihi School 1.2 km
- Lake Taupo Christian School 1.4 km
- Tauhara College 1.5 km
- Tauhara School 1.9 km
- Mountview School 2.8 km
- Taupo School 2.9 km
- Taupo-nui-a-Tia College 3.3 km
- TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa 3.5 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Waipahihi
- Central Kids Kindergartens - Waipāhīhī 1.2 km
- BestStart Richmond Kindy 1.4 km
- Tawa Early Learning Centre 1.4 km
- Saplings Early Learning Taupo Ltd 1.5 km
- Taupō Family Playcentre 1.8 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Atawhai 1.9 km
- Central Kids Kindergartens - Hinemoa 2.0 km
- My Treehut 2.2 km
- Taupo Childrens Corner 2.3 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Motutaiko 2.6 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Waipahihi
- Woolworths 2.0 km
- Four Square 2.1 km
- PAK'nSAVE 3.1 km
- Woolworths 3.4 km
- SuperValue 2.6 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Waipahihi
- Unichem 2.8 km
- Chemist Warehouse 3.0 km
- Unichem 3.1 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Waipahihi
- Great Lake Medical 2.0 km
- Taupo Medical Centre 2.6 km
- Taupo Health Centre 2.6 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Waipahihi
- Taupo Hospital 1.1 km
- Taupo Hospital Pharmacy 1.1 km
- Lake Taupo Hospice 1.3 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 Waipahihi
- Taupo Airport 3.7 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Waipahihi
What amenities are near Waipahihi?
Waipahihi 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 Waipahihi?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Waipahihi was $740 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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