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 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

A.C. Baths

4/5(3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Taupō with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

A.C. Baths

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

Things to do

Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

RM140
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua

RM176
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures -Tiua
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

RM150
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

RM343
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Freefalling above Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

RM860
per adult
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Sailing Tour

Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour

RM176
per adult
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour
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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 RM2,145 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
RM2,145
RM2,467 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Taupo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupo 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
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupo are ...
"Definitely money worth for the price of the accommodation."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2023

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The Point Villas
Whakaipo Lodge
Whakaipo Lodge
5 out of 5
1/504 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, RD5, Taupo, Waikato
The price is RM1,452 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
RM1,452
RM1,670 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Taupo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The Kinloch Club and Taupo 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 24 May 2025

Whakaipo Lodge
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is RM236 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
RM236
RM271 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (876 reviews)
"Always love staying here, our go to when in Taupo. Friendly Staff, great food, clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
4.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM216 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
RM216
RM248 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Great cabin, clean, warm with good kitchenette and very close to the bathroom. Bathroom was of excellent standard, modern, underfloor heating, very clean."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Oasis Beach Motel
Oasis Beach Motel
4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is RM260 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
RM260
RM299 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Sorted any problems."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
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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 The Landing Lake Taupō.

Two Mile Bay
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō 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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