Acacia Bay

Taupō

Some may have seen this in photos before, but no photo does it justice; or shows you the awesomeness quite like when you are standing directly on the side of the boat and within metres of this brilliant carving. 

I took a small boat that served treats, pizza and wine. Although travelling alone I was able to meet people on this trip very easily. I went on the Ernest Kemp Steamboat. Such character and lovely staff.
Some may have seen this in photos before, but no photo does it justice; or shows you the awesomeness quite like when you are standing directly on the side of the boat and within metres of this brilliant carving. 

I took a small boat that served treats, pizza and wine. Although travelling alone I was able to meet people on this trip very easily. I went on the Ernest Kemp Steamboat. Such character and lovely staff.

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Top hotels in Acacia Bay

Lake Taupo Lodge

Lake Taupo Lodge

5 out of 5
41 Mapara Rd Taupo Waikato
Book a stay at this luxury B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
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
The Point Villas

The Point Villas

5 out of 5
Whakamoenga Point, Lake Taupo Taupo
Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō are ...
Definitely money worth for the price of the accommodation.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2023

The Point Villas
Chalet Eiger Lodge

Chalet Eiger Lodge

5 out of 5
534 Gillespie Place Taupo Waikato
Book a stay at this 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

Chalet Eiger Lodge
The Loft

The Loft

3.5 out of 5
3 Wakeman Road Taupo Waikato
Book a stay at this business-friendly B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
An excellent place to stay in the Taupo area. Spacious room with all you need and a good breakfast to start you off for the day. Friendly and helpful hosts.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

The Loft
Whakaipo Lodge

Whakaipo Lodge

5 out of 5
1/504 Mapara Road Taupo Waikato
Book a stay at this 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! (24 reviews)
Incredible! The hosts, Angie and Bernie were stellar on every level! The accommodations were beautiful and very clean. The breakfasts were bountiful and wholesome. There was such a tension to detail, kindness, and thoughtfulness! We enjoyed every moment of our stay!

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Whakaipo Lodge
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is P3,864 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
P3,864
P4,443 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, good facilities, good restaurant, close to lake for a nice cool swim

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Acacia Bay

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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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Nukuhau

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

Nukuhau
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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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Two Mile Bay
Sunset in Taupō 😍🌅

Taupō Central

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō.

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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