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

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

NZ$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
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
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
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
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
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
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Our pick of the best Acacia Bay Hotel Deals

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 June 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 NZ$134 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$134
27 July - 28 July
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! (987 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The service and staff were excellent. A few minor things like a fridge that was a bit too like a freezer and slightly saggy single beds (but they were plush and warm!), can be easily sorted. Great location, quiet area near the lake. Was great!"

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Beechtree Motel
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is NZ$148 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$148
19 July - 20 July
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)
"We booked a room that was not the best but Hannah sorted a really nice room that was much better. She was a great help and we really enjoyed our stay. Thanks"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$111 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$111
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"location, shower and pool were great."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is NZ$203 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$203
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 July 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
Learn more about Acacia Bay
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.
Photo by Aaron Andersen
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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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