Acacia Bay

Taupō

Jetty on Acacia Bay, North Island New Zealand
Jetty on Acacia Bay, North Island New Zealand
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
Stay at this luxury B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
The lodge was absolutely gorgeous and was exquisitely appointed with beautiful landscaped grounds overlooking Lake Taupo. Our hosts, Gary and Shirley, paid great personal attention to every detail, from showing us all the the features of our room, to ensuring all of our dinner reservations were arranged ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Lake Taupo Lodge
The Point Villas

The Point Villas

5 out of 5
Whakamoenga Point, Lake Taupo Taupo
The price is RM6,636 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
RM6,636
RM7,631 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Definitely money worth for the price of the accommodation.

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2023

The Point Villas
The Loft

The Loft

3.5 out of 5
3 Wakeman Road Taupo Waikato
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 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 11 Jan 2026

The Loft
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is RM313 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
RM313
RM360 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,009 reviews)
Amazing spent hours in the pools. So much to do.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is RM237 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
RM237
RM273 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
The Oasis Beach Motel is a poor cousin to the Millennium Hotel (which owns it) next door. It has a beautiful lakeside location, but you need a lakeside unit before you get to enjoy that view. Otherwise, you may as well stay in a cheaper motel in one of Taupo's backstreets. The majority of the Oasis ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is RM402 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
RM402
RM462 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Staff was extremely helpful!!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Lakeland Resort 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

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

Rainbow Point
New Zealand travel tourists couple at Champagne pool at Wai-O-Tapu pools Sacred Waters. Tourist attraction in Waiotapu, Rotorua, north island. Panoramic banner, Okataina Volcanic Centre, Taupo.

Nukuhau

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

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

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
View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand

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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