Samuel Chase Estate
Sunrise over Lake Taupō from the lakefront lawn, with the deck in the foreground

Acacia Bay · Lake Taupō

Lakefront camping & events on ancestral whenua

A private block running from Acacia Bay Road down to the water's edge. Off-grid, peaceful, and just 5 minutes from Taupō town.

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Our place

Family land, shared with care

Kia ora and welcome to Samuel Chase Estate, our whānau land on the shores of Lake Taupō. We keep things small on purpose, so you get plenty of space, privacy and a relaxed, family-friendly feel.

Wake up to sunrise over the lake, swim or paddle from the shore and watch the black swans drift past. In summer you get front-row views of the boat races and the New Year's Eve fireworks across the water.

We're off-grid: no power and no bins. Bring your own setup, take your rubbish home and leave it as you found it.

The upper lawn stretching down to Lake Taupō with Mount Tauhara beyond

Camping

Two places to pitch up

Lakeview Lawn with picnic tables, the green water tank and the lake behind

Lakeview Lawn

from $45 / night

Our big upper lawn with views over the lake. Room for up to four groups in campervans, caravans or car + tent.

  • Up to 6 people and 2 vehicles per group
  • Vehicles up to around 10 m
  • Portaloo, cold outdoor shower and picnic tables
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The private deck on Lakefront Lawn looking out over Lake Taupō

Lakefront Lawn

from $70 / night

A tent-only site right by the water, just for your group. Your own deck and lawn, a short walk down from the parking.

  • One group, up to 8 people
  • Private deck with table, chairs and a hammock
  • Swim, paddle or fish from the shore
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Check-in / out

In 2–10pm, out by 11am

Facilities

Portaloo and cold outdoor shower. No power or drinking water.

Kids & dogs

Kids 14 and under stay free. Dogs welcome on a lead.

Leave no trace

No bins, so please take your rubbish home. Quiet from 10pm.

Prices are for 2 people; higher rates apply over Christmas and New Year. Also listed on Campable and the NZMCA Park Over Property directory.

The lakefront lawn and deck from above, with the lake and mountains beyond

Weddings & events

Say your vows by the lake

A private, off-grid venue for weddings, celebrations and retreats. Two grassed tiers give you room for marquees, food trucks and lawn games, with uninterrupted lake views and native bush behind.

We work with trusted local vendors for catering, staging and music, and event coordination is available through Jordan Seymour Studio.

  • Direct lake access
  • Two flexible lawn tiers
  • Space for marquees
  • Helicopter arrivals
  • 25,000 L water included
  • Event coordination available

Three-day venue hire from $1,900 + GST

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Finding us

357 Acacia Bay Road

On the lake side, about 1.4 km along Acacia Bay Road, just before Great Lake Holiday Park. Around 5 minutes' drive from Taupō town, and an easy walk to the Acacia Bay dairy.

Gate and arrival details are sent once you've booked.

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Get in touch

Questions, group bookings, longer stays or an event. We'll get back to you within a day.

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