Acacia Bay

Taupō

Photo by Zunzara Chappy
Photo by Zunzara Chappy

Popular places to visit

Spa Thermal Park

Spa Thermal Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

Spa Thermal Park
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery showing art and indigenous culture

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

Taupō Hot Springs

Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Taupō Hot Springs

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Taupō, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

Walk around the campus at Wairakei Geothermal Power Station as part of your travels around Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

Explore the waterfront in Taupō with a trip to Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in the area.

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

Things to do

Lake Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Boat Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

P2,031
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise

P1,721
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise

P2,031
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings 10.30 AM 1.5-Hour Cruise
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

P1,900
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

P11,633
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

P1,893
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
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Top hotels in Acacia Bay

Lake Taupo Lodge

Lake Taupo Lodge

5 out of 5
41 Mapara Rd, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato
The price is P28,031 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P28,031
P32,236 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and ...
"We enjoyed our stay very much at Lake Taupo lodge. Spacious room and very beautiful space. Breakfast were top notch too! Thank you so much for the awesome memories :)"

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024

Lake Taupo Lodge
Chalet Eiger Lodge

Chalet Eiger Lodge

5 out of 5
534 Gillespie Place, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"Had a very enjoyable night at Chalet Eiger and Nina was a wonderful hostess. The evening meal and breakfast along with the glasses of wine were delicious and it was nice to share some stories with her. A very accommodating hostess."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

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Chalet Eiger Lodge
The Loft

The Loft

3.5 out of 5
3 Wakeman Road, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato
The price is P7,618 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P7,618
P8,760 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Faultless,friendly, fantastic service and the most comfortable bed ever."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

The Loft
Whakaipo Lodge

Whakaipo Lodge

5 out of 5
1/504 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, RD5, Taupo, Waikato
The price is P19,191 per night from Sep 12 to Sep 13
P19,191
P22,069 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The Kinloch Club and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"A lovely warm welcome by our hosts. Great conversation and a wonderful dinner cooked and served to perfection. Garth and Angie made my birthday celebration visit really special and both Jacqui and I highly recommend Whakaipo Lodge for their excellence in all aspects."

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Whakaipo Lodge
ACACIA WATERS

ACACIA WATERS

3 out of 5
27 Te Urunga Pl Acacia Bay, Taupo
Stay at this 3-star villa in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are located ...
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ACACIA WATERS
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is P4,453 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
P4,453
P5,121 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff was welcoming and pleasant to meet"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around Acacia Bay

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Nukuhau

If you're spending some time in Nukuhau, Lake Taupō and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.

Nukuhau
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Rainbow Point

If you're spending some time in Rainbow Point, Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Rainbow Point
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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

When in Two Mile Bay, you can plan a visit to Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Two Mile Bay
Taupo showing a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

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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