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 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

A.C. Baths

You can learn about the history of Taupō with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

A.C. Baths

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

Things to do

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

฿974
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

฿1,150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

฿1,072
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

฿1,345
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

฿1,150
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

฿2,631
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
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Top hotels in Acacia Bay

The Point Villas
The Point Villas
5 out of 5
Whakamoenga Point, Lake Taupo, Taupo
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

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The Point Villas
Lake Taupo Lodge
Lake Taupo Lodge
5 out of 5
41 Mapara Rd, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato
The price is ฿16,613 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿16,613
฿19,105 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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
Whakaipo Lodge
Whakaipo Lodge
5 out of 5
1/504 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, RD5, Taupo, Waikato
The price is ฿11,247 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿11,247
฿12,934 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is ฿1,820 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿1,820
฿2,094 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (877 reviews)
"Always love staying here, our go to when in Taupo. Friendly Staff, great food, clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo
4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is ฿2,610 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿2,610
฿3,002 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Good Stay"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Beechtree Motel
Beechtree Motel
4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
Stay at this 4.5-star family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (833 reviews)
"Great value"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

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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, 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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