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 which includes indigenous culture and art

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

4/5(5 reviews)

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

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the campus of Wairakei Geothermal Power Station during your stay in Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

5/5(1 review)

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

Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

RM136
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Sailing Tour

Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour

RM153
per adult
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour
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

RM145
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
The plummeting depths of crystal clear waters make it easy to get to the base of the waterfalls.

Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo

RM333
per adult
Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

RM333
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

RM170
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
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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 RM2,012 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
RM2,012
RM2,314 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 14 Nov 2024

Lake Taupo Lodge
The Point Villas

The Point Villas

5 out of 5
Whakamoenga Point, Lake Taupo, Taupo
The price is RM5,721 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
RM5,721
RM6,579 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō are ...
"Definitely money worth for the price of the accommodation."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2023

The Point Villas
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 15 Jun 2025

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Chalet Eiger Lodge
Serenity on Wakeman

Serenity on Wakeman

4 out of 5
57 Wakeman Road, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"The host is very friendly, the breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2025

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Serenity on Wakeman
Acacia Cliffs Lodge

Acacia Cliffs Lodge

5 out of 5
1/133 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum ...
Absolutely fabulous
"The hosts are so attentive and welcoming from the minute you arrive. The Lodge and rooms are spotless and very comfortable and the view is seriously amazing!! A lovely private getaway - definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2020

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Acacia Cliffs Lodge
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is RM313 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM313
RM360 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Had a lovely time, the heated pool was great, clean room, the decor is just a bit tired."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo
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Other neighbourhoods around Acacia Bay

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Nukuhau

While visiting Nukuhau, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Waikato River.

Nukuhau
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

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

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 Spa Thermal Park.

Two Mile Bay
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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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