Acacia Bay Travel Guide

Taupō

A calm lake with boats, a wooden dock, and a forested hillside.
A large rock with a carved face and a natural arch formation.

Stay near popular Acacia Bay attractions

beach near Okuta Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Okuta Bay during your trip to Taupō? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Things to do

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

£21
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

£30
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
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

£25
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

£28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

£30
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

£62
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
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Top hotels in Acacia Bay

Peace and Tranquilty Close to Town

Peace and Tranquilty Close to Town

Acacia Bay Taupo
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō ...
10/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, very comfortable and had everything we needed, thank you."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

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Peace and Tranquilty Close to Town
Kinder Cottage

Kinder Cottage

Taupo Waikato
Stay at this holiday home in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Yes nice nd clean was comfortable with everything. ."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

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Kinder Cottage
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is £54 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£54
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (989 reviews)
"Wonderful motel. Clean. Comfortable bed. Easy to find. Market across the street. Parking plentiful. Good people. Decent kitchen for an efficincy. Would easily stay again."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Beechtree Motel
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is £64 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£64
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"One of the better hotels to stay at in Taupō. While parts of the property could benefit from a little TLC, the friendly and helpful staff more than made up for it. The amenities were great, and the ample parking was very convenient. The buffet breakfast was outstanding, with a great selection and ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is £44 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£44
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The staff were so helpful and nothing was an effort always help with a smile. The room was very clean, for the price value for money"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is £46 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£46
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"Nice to have a door heading out to the pool. A tidy, warm room. Great price."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
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Where to stay in Acacia Bay

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A mountainous landscape with a lake and a distant view of islands.

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

A clear blue sea with distant mountains and lush greenery in the foreground.
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Hilltop

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

Waipahihi

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

Wharewaka

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

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.

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