Acacia Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

NZ$69
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Hunting Lodge

Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Hunting Lodge

NZ$39
per adult
Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Hunting Lodge
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

NZ$65
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Circus Trials

Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Circus Trials

NZ$39
per adult
Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Circus Trials
Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Cursed Cabin

Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Cursed Cabin

NZ$39
per adult
Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Cursed Cabin
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Our pick of the best Acacia Bay Hotel Deals

Relax and Recharge overlooking Lake Taupo

Relax and Recharge overlooking Lake Taupo

Taupō Waikato Region
Stay at this holiday home in Taupō. Enjoy a garden, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Four Mile Bay are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"Great house with excellent views of the lake, good location for the amenities in the area."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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Relax and Recharge overlooking Lake Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$112 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$112
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Oasis Beach Motel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$96 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$96
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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)
"Should have been more clean as washroom was bit stinky"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is NZ$156 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$156
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, comfortable and close to everything"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Beechtree Motel
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$138 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$138
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Lakeland Resort Taupo
Ika Nui Taupo

Ika Nui Taupo

3 out of 5
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$175 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$175
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ...
Ika Nui Taupo
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Our guide on where to stay in Acacia Bay

Find the best Acacia Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Acacia Bay
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A waterfall cascading down a cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A clear blue sea with distant mountains and lush greenery in the foreground.
Photo by Aaron Andersen
Open Photo by Aaron Andersen

Hilltop

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

A large outdoor sign with the text '#LOVETAUPO' against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and a body of water.

Wharewaka

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

A large outdoor sign with the text '#LOVETAUPO' against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and a body of water.

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 A.C. Baths.

A couple standing by a geothermal area with steam rising from the ground.

Nukuhau

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

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