Location of Taupo and Taupo Houseboat Rentals Ltd

Taupo is centrally located in the North Island of New Zealand. Three major touring routes, the Thermal Explorer Highway, Western Bays Highway and the Volcanic Loop are easily accessible from here. The Thermal Explorer passes through Taupo.

Explorer Houseboat Mooring at Acacia Bay

Flights to Taupo

Air New Zealand operate flights from Auckland and Wellington to Taupo. Both flights are less than one hour.

Driving Distances

From Auckland - 278 km
From Wellington - 380 km

Driving Directions to the Berth in the Marina

From the north – from SH1, turn right into Redoubt Street which is the first street on the right after crossing the control gate bridge as you enter Taupo (before the roundabout). If you happen to miss this turnoff, just take either of the next two streets to the right which will lead you to the marina. Berth No. 69 is located towards the tennis court end or downriver from the harbour master’s office.

From the south – from SH1. As you travel along the lakefront you will come to the centre of town where all the cafes and shops are located. Just as SH1 turns a 90 degree to the right you need to keep following the road along the lakefront by turning left into Ferry Road which will lead you to the marina. Follow the berth numbers until you get to #69. If you happen to miss this turn off, take a left at either of the next two streets being Story Place or Redoubt Street.

Driving Directions to Acacia Bay Mooring

From the North - from State Highway 1, turn right into Poihipi Road, just past the turnoff to Huka Falls Road and the Taupo lookout area. Then take your first left into Acacia Bay Road at the Valcluse subdivision.

Follow Acacia Bay Road south until the road takes you to the lake edge. You will come to a beach area opposite the new two storey apartments. From the car park here you can see the Acacia Bay North Jetty. The houseboat mooring site is located to the left of the jetty about 400 metres away. Our aluminium dinghy called "Little Mouse" is on the beach to the left.

From the South - on State Highway 1, go through the township, turn left into Norman Smith Road. The turn off is just after the control gates bridge and there is a sign there for Acacia Bay. At the end of Norman Smith Road it turns left and you are now on Acacia Bay Road.