Acacia Bay Travel Guide

Taupō

Photo by Zunzara Chappy
Photo by Zunzara Chappy

Popular places to visit

Spa Thermal Park

Spa Thermal Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

Spa Thermal Park
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery which includes indigenous culture and art

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 Museum and Art Gallery

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.

Taupō Hot Springs

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Taupō, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

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.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

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.

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

Things to do

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Rp489.737
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise
Lake Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Boat Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Rp577.890
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

Rp577.890
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Rp675.837
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure

Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure

Rp1.420.238
per adult
Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure
Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

Rp3.310.623
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
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Top hotels in Acacia Bay

Lake Taupo Lodge

Lake Taupo Lodge

5 out of 5
41 Mapara Rd, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato
The price is Rp8.057.229 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp8.057.229
Rp9.265.789 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and ...
"We enjoyed our stay very much at Lake Taupo lodge. Spacious room and very beautiful space. Breakfast were top notch too! Thank you so much for the awesome memories :)"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2024

Lake Taupo Lodge
Chalet Eiger Lodge

Chalet Eiger Lodge

5 out of 5
534 Gillespie Place, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato
The price is Rp4.909.748 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp4.909.748
Rp5.646.210 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"Had a very enjoyable night at Chalet Eiger and Nina was a wonderful hostess. The evening meal and breakfast along with the glasses of wine were delicious and it was nice to share some stories with her. A very accommodating hostess."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Chalet Eiger Lodge
Whakaipo Lodge

Whakaipo Lodge

5 out of 5
1/504 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, RD5, Taupo, Waikato
The price is Rp5.516.097 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp5.516.097
Rp6.343.512 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions The Kinloch Club and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"A lovely warm welcome by our hosts. Great conversation and a wonderful dinner cooked and served to perfection. Garth and Angie made my birthday celebration visit really special and both Jacqui and I highly recommend Whakaipo Lodge for their excellence in all aspects."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Whakaipo Lodge
ACACIA WATERS

ACACIA WATERS

3 out of 5
27 Te Urunga Pl Acacia Bay, Taupo
Stay at this 3-star villa in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are located ...
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The Loft

The Loft

3.5 out of 5
3 Wakeman Road, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato
The price is Rp2.189.596 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.189.596
Rp2.518.035 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Faultless,friendly, fantastic service and the most comfortable bed ever."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

The Loft
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is Rp1.280.071 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp1.280.071
Rp1.472.082 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We would definitely go back and stay again. Very family oriented. Our 7 year old enjoyed the garden lights at night"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around Acacia Bay

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Nukuhau

While visiting Nukuhau, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Waikato River.

Nukuhau
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point
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Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Wharewaka
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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 The Landing Lake Taupō.

Two Mile Bay
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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Waipahihi

If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Waipahihi

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