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
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge

NZ$39
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - 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$59
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 Marvelous Circus

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus

NZ$39
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin

Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin

NZ$39
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Cursed Cabin
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Our pick of the best Acacia Bay Hotel Deals

Acacia Horizons - Taupo Holiday Home

Acacia Horizons - Taupo Holiday Home

Taupo Lake Taupo
Stay at this holiday home in Taupō. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum ...
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Acacia Horizons - Taupo Holiday Home
The Cozy Corner - Taupo Holiday Home

The Cozy Corner - Taupo Holiday Home

Taupo Lake Taupo
Stay at this holiday home in Taupō. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Was a nice little spot. Great park up the road for the kids. Easy to keep clean. Everything easy to use."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

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The Cozy Corner - Taupo Holiday Home
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$117 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$117
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,006 reviews)
"It ok"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is NZ$158 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$158
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
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Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is NZ$181 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$181
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was located on a hill overlooking Lake Taupo as opposed to on the lake. We had a lovely well presented room that featured Crabtree and Evelyn toiletries ( one of my favorite brands) Staying in Lake Taupo was definitely a highlight of our trip."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hilton Lake Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$107 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$107
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Booked 2 rooms. Clean and good location. Door swollen and had to be pushed to close. My room had 1 teaspoon for 2 of us. My other guest in the other room had no teaspoons. Just small details that needs to taken care of. Value for money. I will stay there again"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Lakefront Lodge 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 Marina and Boat Ramp 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 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.

A large outdoor sign with the hashtag #LOVETAUPO.

Waipahihi

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

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