Description
Indulge and revive in a simply stunning location. Architecturally designed, with spectacular lake and mountain views, Acacia Cliffs Lodge offers superb cuisine and secluded luxury only minutes from the region’s attractions. Owners, Rick and Linda Whitlock, are experienced hosts who enjoy offering genuine kiwi hospitality and relaxed personal service and are passionate about both their beautiful lodge and the Lake Taupo region.
Perched high on a ridge above Lake Taupo, this unique, boutique lodge, accommodates eight guests in four super-king suites. The three lake view suites open to private decks commanding grandstand views of the lake and mountains, while the garden suite offers the added luxury of a sumptuous free standing bath and a tranquil garden courtyard setting. Each has its own private deck or courtyard, spacious modern en-suite, contemporary décor and the little touches that show you’re somewhere very special.
Acacia Cliffs offers a unique style combining the features of the original pole house with the comforts of contemporary design. Indoor/outdoor living is a feature with large sliders and bi-folds opening out onto the many sun drenched decks and outdoor garden areas and a choice of private and shared spaces in which to relax.
Complementary wine, gourmet coffees, teas and refreshments, pre-dinner canapés and drinks and sumptuous breakfasts are included in the tariff while four course evening meals are available by arrangement with menus that change daily based on the freshest seasonal produce.
Accommodation
Four suites. The three lake view suites open to private decks commanding views of Lake Taupo and the surrounding mountains, while the garden suite features a free standing bath and a tranquil garden courtyard setting. Each has its own private deck or courtyard.
Activities
Hiking, horse riding, sky diving, jet boating, fishing
When to travel
The climate in New Zealand is incredibly pleasant, with warm and balmy summers and cold crisp winter months with wonderful clear, blue skies. The warmer high-season months of November to April are perfect for outdoor exploration. The colder months of June to August are the best time to ski.
Both North and South Islands are drier on the east coast, rather than on the west, where mountain ranges act as a trap for the moisture-rich winds from the Tasman Sea. It is also worth remembering that it is usually a few degrees cooler on the South Island than the North Island and as New Zealand has a maritime climate, the weather can change rapidly.
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Location and directions
Taupo, North Island, New Zealand
Set on Mapara Road, 6 kilometres from the vibrant town centre of Taupo town. Acacia Cliff Lodge offers panoramic views over Lake Taupo, Mount Tauhara, Acacia Bay, the Taupo township and the snow-capped Kaimanawa Mountain ranges.
How to get there
Scheduled domestic flights travel daily to Taupo from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Driving takes approx 3-4 hours from Auckland, 4 hours from Wellington and 1.5-hour from Rotorua.
