Title: Visit Acacia Bay: Best of Acacia Bay, Taupō Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Acacia Bay](https://expedia.ca/Acacia-Bay-Taupo-Hotels.0-n6135429-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Taupō](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Taupo.d3571.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Taupō](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Taupo.d3571.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Acacia Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Acacia-Bay.d6135429.Car-Rental-Guide)[Acacia Bay Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Acacia-Bay.d6135429.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Acacia Bay ## Taupō ![Jetty on Acacia Bay, North Island New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135429/45a698d4-a2c2-4a69-b3f0-9028acf737c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jetty on Acacia Bay, North Island New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135429/45a698d4-a2c2-4a69-b3f0-9028acf737c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3571/7005f752-36d2-4808-885a-f9c53d23fe9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Acacia Bay Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Taupō travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Taup.dx3571) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupō Hot Springs 4.5/5(3 reviews) Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Taupo-Hot-Springs-Hilltop.d6108150.Vacation-Attraction) ![rotorua lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974614317/4854363f-28cb-40d1-88c4-2e121bb56d0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spa Thermal Park Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō. [](https://expedia.ca/Spa-Thermal-Park-Tauhara.d553248635974614317.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery which includes indigenous culture and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108148/85b9e1ac-522e-496d-ab35-273a79517548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupō Museum and Art Gallery 4/5(2 reviews) Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery. [](https://expedia.ca/Taupo-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Taupo.d6108148.Vacation-Attraction) #### Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Taupo-Marina-And-Boat-Ramp-Taupo.d6293968.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wairakei Geothermal Power Station 5/5(1 review) Walk around the campus at Wairakei Geothermal Power Station as part of your travels around Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Wairakei-Geothermal-Power-Station-Tauhara.d553248621532610749.Vacation-Attraction) #### A.C. Baths 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. [](https://expedia.ca/AC-Baths-Tauhara.d6108154.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Huka Falls by Jet Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/741312/6b4aca83-e745-4421-b020-1d483a42a742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo CA $126 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hukafalls-jet-boat-ride-in-taupo.a741312.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4680566/f8360bec-ac64-4713-b740-43e852df1191.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings CA $49 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-sail-barbary-eco-sailing-to-the-maori-rock-carvings.a4680566.activity-details) ![Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48237295/06953f1d-cdcb-47a2-b102-d4cfa00f78ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour CA $111 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-maori-rock-carvings-kayaking-tour.a48237295.activity-details) ![The plummeting depths of crystal clear waters make it easy to get to the base of the waterfalls.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49789529/1f2dcf3b-babe-4891-a051-c3950c8a839e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo CA $111 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/western-bays-sightseeing-tour-from-kinloch-lake-taupo.a49789529.activity-details) ![Shoot through the rapids](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395558/8fcf2003-0f81-4016-8673-1bc5170f4968.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo CA $128 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/waikato-river-jet-boat-ride-from-taupo.a1395558.activity-details) ![Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44851953/f15d5a08-7031-4917-aef9-40cafc79dbf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupo: Waikato River Jetboating Adventure CA $128 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-waikato-river-jetboating-adventure.a44851953.activity-details) [See all activities in Taupō](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Taupo.d3571.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Acacia Bay Hotel Deals ![Lake Taupo Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34600/34525/5c9a943a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Taupo Lodge 41 Mapara Rd Taupo Waikato Book a stay at this luxury B&B in Taupō. 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(1,001 reviews) Very clean room Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=37804403&PinnedHotelID=37804403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6135429) ![Wairakei Resort Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/dbfc4614_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wairakei Resort Taupo 640 Wairakei Road Wairakei CA $110 CA $127 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf 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! (1,006 reviews) The hotel is old and dated. The carpet was torn in multiple places. The shower curtain was tiny and barely made it to half the shower tub and was stained. Once we complained, they changed it. 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