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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

4/5(5 reviews)

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

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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

4/5(3 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Sailing Tour

Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour

Rp653.951
per adult
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour
Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

Rp3.203.411
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

Rp3.118.113
per adult
Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

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

Rp559.175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Rp473.877
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

Rp559.175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
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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 Rp8.151.724 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp8.151.724
Rp9.374.483 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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
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

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The Point Villas

The Point Villas

5 out of 5
Whakamoenga Point, Lake Taupo, Taupo
The price is Rp23.175.008 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
Rp23.175.008
Rp26.651.259 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō are ...
"Definitely money worth for the price of the accommodation."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2023

The Point Villas
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is Rp1.184.311 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.184.311
Rp1.361.958 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,010 reviews)
"The reception was professional and helpful, and friendly. The outdoor pool was wonderful. Plenty of delicious food for dinner."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp910.599 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp910.599
Rp1.047.189 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (926 reviews)
"Lovely staff and well oresented.Great food."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo
The price is Rp2.100.235 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp2.100.235
Rp2.415.270 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Love the pool, spa and gym and the rooms are very comfortable"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Hilton Lake 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 Spa Thermal Park.

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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