Acacia Bay Travel Guide

Taupō

Jetty on Acacia Bay, North Island New Zealand
Jetty on Acacia Bay, North Island New Zealand
Some may have seen this in photos before, but no photo does it justice; or shows you the awesomeness quite like when you are standing directly on the side of the boat and within metres of this brilliant carving. 

I took a small boat that served treats, pizza and wine. Although travelling alone I was able to meet people on this trip very easily. I went on the Ernest Kemp Steamboat. Such character and lovely staff.

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Top hotels in Acacia Bay

Lake Taupo Lodge

Lake Taupo Lodge

5 out of 5
41 Mapara Rd Taupo Waikato
Stay at this 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 Art ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
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
The Point Villas

The Point Villas

5 out of 5
Whakamoenga Point, Lake Taupo Taupo
Stay at this luxury lodge in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō are located ...
Definitely money worth for the price of the accommodation.

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2023

The Point Villas
Chalet Eiger Lodge

Chalet Eiger Lodge

5 out of 5
534 Gillespie Place Taupo Waikato
Stay at this luxury lodge in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are located ...
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
The Loft

The Loft

3.5 out of 5
3 Wakeman Road Taupo Waikato
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
An excellent place to stay in the Taupo area. Spacious room with all you need and a good breakfast to start you off for the day. Friendly and helpful hosts.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Loft
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is Rp944.951 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp944.951
Rp1.086.694 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Friendly staff, especially the restaurant staff.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is Rp1.317.405 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp1.317.405
Rp1.515.016 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf 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. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
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

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Acacia Bay

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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
New Zealand travel tourists couple at Champagne pool at Wai-O-Tapu pools Sacred Waters. Tourist attraction in Waiotapu, Rotorua, north island. Panoramic banner, Okataina Volcanic Centre, Taupo.

Nukuhau

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

Nukuhau
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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
View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō 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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