Acacia Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 -Tiua

Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures

NZ$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
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
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: Hole in One Golf or Ball Blaster Challenge

Lake Taupo: Hole in One Golf

NZ$25
per adult
Lake Taupo: Hole in One Golf
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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$117 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$117
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"The situation is excellent and in general everything was good. The outdoor pool was accessible but no towels provided. The reception closed before the advertised time so no one near to assist."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$120 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$120
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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. ...
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 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$156
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,000 reviews)
"very nice place to stay at"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Beechtree Motel
Ika Nui Taupo

Ika Nui Taupo

3 out of 5
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$190 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$190
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (454 reviews)
"Fantastic view from our room right across to Lake Taupo! Within walking distance to the shops & restaurants"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Ika Nui Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is NZ$237 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$237
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the apartment, it was 5 stars !!! The breakfast especially the service was a real letdown though!!"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Hilton Lake 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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