Acacia Bay Travel Guide

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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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Our pick of the best Acacia Bay Hotel Deals

The Point Villas

The Point Villas

5 out of 5
Whakamoenga Point, Lake Taupo Taupo
The price is AU$2,756 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$2,756
1 Apr - 2 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
Chalet Eiger Lodge

Chalet Eiger Lodge

5 out of 5
534 Gillespie Place Taupo Waikato
Stay at this luxury lodge in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (34 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 June 2025

Chalet Eiger Lodge
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
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is AU$86 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$86
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Nice and quiet hotel, conveniently located close to the town center. We paid to upgrade to a lakeview room and it was worth it because the view over the lake is beautiful!

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is AU$111 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$111
10 Mar - 11 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! (1,006 reviews)
yes was great

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is AU$130 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$130
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (1,011 reviews)
Amazing spent hours in the pools. So much to do.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
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.

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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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