Acacia Bay Travel Guide

Taupō

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.

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Acacia Bay

The Point Villas

The Point Villas

5 out of 5
Whakamoenga Point, Lake Taupo Taupo
The price is 43.475.996 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
43.475.996 ₫
49.997.395 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Definitely money worth for the price of the accommodation.

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2023

The Point Villas
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is 1.403.143 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
1.403.143 ₫
1.613.614 ₫ total
25 Mar - 26 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! (1,000 reviews)
Shops neaby

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is 1.554.409 ₫ per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
1.554.409 ₫
1.787.578 ₫ total
15 Apr - 16 Apr
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The accommodation might look a bit outdated, but it was so comfortable with a hot swimming pool outside our door and an area to sit outside the room, lounge kitchen were separate to bedroom all cooled by air-conditioner; very very pleasant and relaxing. A short drive to town along the beautiful coast ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.919.032 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
1.919.032 ₫
2.206.887 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 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)
Big room. Lovely patio

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is 2.633.653 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.633.653 ₫
3.028.762 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was wonderful, absolutely loved the spa tub! It’s within walking distance of the lake and the view of the lake was spectacular! The amenities were many and perfect! We also enjoyed the hot tub. It is nice that they schedule 30 minute time slots so you don’t have to sit in a hot tub with ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is 2.779.287 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.779.287 ₫
3.196.180 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Conveniently placed to town and right on lake front. My room was looking a little tired and the shower tray needs a good clean around the edges

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

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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