Omaio

13/09/2024

MOVIES IN TAUPŌ

The only picture theatre in Taupō shut early this year. The site is being redeveloped for retail shopping. The theatre will reopen, if and when, a suitable new site is located.

In the meantime, locals have had to go to Rotorua to see features on the big screen. There is talk, however, of a pop-up cinema operating for a few months from the Council's Great Lakes Centre in Tongariro Street.

Omaio has its own home theatre. The equipment includes a blu-ray Panasonic disc player. There are over 100 DVD discs in the library.

Since Omaio also has Netflix and, it and other movie streaming services, can be accessed through the App facility on SKY, the focus of the library collection is "classic" and children's movies. There are also a few old music DVD's.

The discs are mainly ex-rental stores bought from Op Shops that acquired the stock of video rental shops as they shut.

It's old technology but good for an evening of nostalgia watching a favourite movie from a few decades ago. A swim in the pool, a soak in the spa, bowls of popcorn from the machine in the kitchenette, some drinks from the scullery and a favourite romantic comedy. What's not to like?

There are instructions on how to operate the disc player and get the 5-channel stereo sound system running in the home theatre.

08/09/2024

ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS

I am old. So old that I can remember when computers with very limited capacity - less than my current phone - took up whole floors of large office blocks and you used reels of computer tape to program them and provide them with data.

Throughout much of my adult life there have been proponents that super-conductors and hydrogen fuel will deliver great benefits in the search for efficient energy. Both technologies have found a place in the world but neither has so far come close to delivering to the extent their more enthusiastic advocates have promised. The snag has been that the energy required to utilise them is generally costs as much or more than what they deliver.

Humans have known for a very long time that as you dig down in the earth the temperature rises. Mining for tin, lead and copper and for coal, which have gone on since the Bronze Age, revealed this.

Using geothermal energy to create steam to drive turbines and generate electricity has been around for about 70 years. It is not a big step from using natural thermal fields to think about injecting water into the earth to tap the geothermal energy.

One of the issues with this simple idea is ensuring that you get enough energy out for what you need to put in to do it. That has been a challenge, as it has been for super conductors and hydrogen. It appears like a couple of American entrepreneurs have cracked how to do this by drawing on technology used in the gas industry. The attached video explains.

If the promise turns into a reality it will mean that geothermal energy generating electricity will become much more economic in many places. However, places like Taupō that have a lot of energy relatively close to the surface are still likely to have a significant advantage.

A great thing about geothermal energy is that it is ideal for generating base load electricity and providing industrial steam. Common alternative fuels for both uses in many parts of the world are brown coal and oil. These are the fuels that many wish to switch away from to reduce greenhouse emissions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rguJPPWAJr8

Abstract: Geothermal energy has undergone a renaissance over the past 15 years, as many new technologies and new countries have joined the industry. Climate ...

08/09/2024

GREAT VIDEO OF ORUANUI ERUPTION

There is an article in today's New Zealand Herald about scientists believing they have found in Australia traces of the volcanic glass created during the Oruanui Eruption of Taupō. If correct, this underlines the incredible power of this eruption that happened about 25,000 years ago.

Embedded in the article is a link to a video simulation of the eruption and the evolution of Lake Taupo after it. It shows the lake level was initially higher than at present but as the Waikato River outlet eroded downwards until it hit the hard rock that created the Huka Falls, the lake level fell.

Not really a surprise, but fascinating to see a simulation of the development of the lake level over time. What is a bit of a surprise in the simulation is that it shows there was initially another large lake to the north of Lake Taupo.

Discovery in Australia has scientists pointing to prehistoric super-eruption at Taupō.

05/07/2024

COOL THINGS IN TAUPŌ

There are lots of things for people to do in Taupō and quite a few of them are a big thrill for young people. Three of our favourites are:

Luna's Gelato shop on Tongariro Street opposite the children's playground on a sunny afternoon. They have a row of chairs outside on the footpath where you can sit and enjoy your ice cream in the sun. Why do complete strangers chat at outside Luna's?

The cliff for jumping off just to the east of the Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay. The carvings are fantastic but if you go by your own boat or swim to the carvings you can use a rope hanging down a nearby cliff to scale the cliff and jump into the lake. There are several places to jump in from at different heights. Watching people go higher and higher as they gain confidence is interesting.

McDonalds in Ruapehu Street has a DC 3 aircraft you can eat your hamburger and fries in. It's a favourite with tourists and locals. Some years ago a website named Taupō as having the coolest McDonald's in the world.

'I couldn't believe my eyes ... I’ve never experienced anything quite like it.'

02/07/2024

SECOND WAIKATO BRIDGE AT TAUPŌ

Taupō has been experiencing significant growth in the last few years. The geothermal power stations built and expanded are one factor. The expansion of tourism, much of it focused on events like the ironman and round the lake challenge, is another.

Taupō is also well located for on-line businesses serving the North Island and a number have popped up e.g. Chef's Complements. The plentiful supply of relatively cheap residential lots is another factor.

Traffic volumes over the two-lane control gate bridge across the Waikato River have risen steadily since the eastern by-pass of SH1 was opened in 2010. It is now back to levels before the by-pass when SH1 went across the control gate, down Tongariro Street and along Lake Terrace.

The bridge has returned to being a significant bottle neck for traffic between north and south Taupō at busy times of the day.

The council has decided to bring consideration of a second bridge forward by three years from when it was previously scheduled. It will now be looked at in the next long term plan in about 3 years for now.

The council currently thinks the alternatives to another bridge have already been put in place or are not feasible or practical.

Detailed planning for a second Waikato River bridge in Taupō to get under way soon.

26/06/2024

GEOTHERMAL WEEK

Next week - Monday 1 July to Saturday 6 July - Taupō is hosting 18 events to mark Geothermal Week. They range from art tours with a volcanic theme to serious seminars on the management of greenhouse gas emissions from geothermal bores. The theme for the week is heat from geothermal energy.

The use of geothermal energy in and around Taupō has developed a lot in the last 5-10 years. There are a couple of new tourism ventures based on it - the Wairakei Terraces thermal pools and the Aqua Park.

There have also been several new geothermal power stations built and some existing ones upgraded or expanded. The future prospects look very promising for use Taupō's geothermal energy to produce more baseload electricity to complement other forms of generation.

The article below list the highlights and provides links to the itinerary.

The event theme highlights the “Immense value of our taonga, our geothermal resources.”

21/06/2024

RUAPEHU DISTRICT - A DAY TRIP FROM OMAIO

The Ruapehu District, which is to the south west of Taupō, has an economy heavily dependent on tourism. The three volcanoes - Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe - the forested areas, and the headwaters of the Whanganui River are the key attractions.

For the last couple of winters there has been uncertainty about the future of snow sports on Mt Ruapehu. It is all go on the three fields - Whakapapa, Tukino and Turoa - this season, but the future of Whakapapa on the northern side of the mountain in future years is still to be resolved.

The district is currently running an ad campaign aimed at drawing domestic tourists to the area this winter.

Naturally, it features snow sports but it also highlights winter tramping, mountain biking and general site seeing. The mountains are always impressive but not so sure that mountain biking and tramping at altitude in mid-winter will attract many.

A trip to Whakapapa for skiing, snowboarding and sledging from Omaio is a great way to spend the day. According to Google maps it is 109 km and 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Omaio to the Top of the Bruce, the car park and bottom lift station for the Whakapapa field. The shortest route is to go through Taupō, head south on SH1 to Turangi and from there use SH47 to the turnoff to the Chateau Tongariro and Whakapapa.

Leave the heatpumps on in the house set to 21-22 degrees and ensure the spa pool is cranked up to 40 degrees before you go. There is a boot dryer in the garage.

Pick up coffee at the roadside stand in the carpark on the south side of the bridge over the Tongariro River at Turangi.

15/06/2024

TAKE THE GRANDCHILDREN ON A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER

The architects for Omaio in Taupō designed a large house for a multi-generation family to share on holiday that made the most of spectacular views of the lake and Mt Tauhara.

A well-equiped and well-stocked kitchen is the hub of a large open plan space with a family lounge and informal dining area. Two sets of folding doors from this area open to a large patio with a BBQ and sheltered outdoor dining area.

The 11m indoor swimming pool with endless pool machine provides fun and exercise for all ages. The spa pool overlooking the lake is a great place for groups to meet and relax.

The home theatre provides a venue for entertainment. In addition to Sky TV, there is a "heritage" disc player and collection of classic and children's DVDs. There is a smart TV with a second Sky service in the formal lounge so not everyone has to watch the same thing.

For the less mobile in the family, there is a lift between floors and flat access to the house from the forecourt and internal garage.

The upper level patio and family lounge overlook a big flat lawn, ideal for games of cricket, football, croquet and disc golf. There are two public tennis courts and two children's playgrounds in the park 150m away. The house has lots of sports equipment.

The property is fully fenced and 50m down a private lane.
There is a kitchenette by the home theatre for making pop corn, heating pizza, and preparing drinks and a drinks scullery upstairs close to the patio.

The house sleeps 14 in six bedrooms. Three of the bedrooms have hotel style flexible beds that can be made up as either one SuperKing or twin Long Singles. There are also two port-a-cots.

There are four bathrooms with four showers and two baths. There are two half bathrooms. One shower has a califont so teenagers cannot exhaust the hot water supply.

The house and its facilities definitely have the "wow" factor and make a memorable holiday. Outside the house, Taupō has plenty of things for all ages to do. See the lovetaupo.co.nz website for a comprehensive guide.

There are currently a few mid-week vacancies in the three school holidays between now and 2025.

To rent contact the managers - Lakeside Accommodation - on 07 376 7163 or at [email protected]. The house is also listed on most booking sites like Airbnb and Booking.com as Omaio.

Pricing depends on numbers but starts from $1,000 per night.

10/06/2024

KIWI FILMED IN KARORI

The owners of Omaio operate Karori ShortStay, another short term rental property. It is located on South Karori Road, Wellington. It is surrounded by regenerating bush.

Last year a number of kiwi were released on Terawhiti Station a short distance to the south of Karori ShortStay.

A few nights ago a cyclist returning from a ride in the Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park came across a kiwi on the side of South Karori Road. He filmed the bird climbing the bank and posted the video to "I Love Karori" on Facebook.

From the white post in the film, the bird was on the road in the gorge opposite Karori ShortStay; about 20m from the gateway. This point on the road is approximately 5.0 km from Parliament in a direct line, so at least one of the released kiwi has moved amazingly close to the centre of Wellington in a very short space of time.

Maybe the kiwi was headed to the bus stop about 200m further up the road to get the 1:20am bus into Courtney Place and the bars! Yes, there are after midnight buses to and from this part of the city. They will cease operation in October 2024 at which time the ordinary bus service to Karori will run later at night and start earlier in the morning.



https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=7490440271053915&ref=sharing

18/05/2024

TAUPO - LOTS OF ACTION IN JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

The Taupo Winter Festival coincides with the July School holidays. There is a wide range of activities for locals and visitors to participate in between Friday 5th and Sunday 21st July.

Many are aimed at children and teenagers: roller disco's; ice sliding; ice skating. This year the mid-winter swim is on Saturday 13th July. Lots of fancy dresses and fun.

For a full listing of events see the festival's website by clicking the picture below.

https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz

Omaio is a great short term rental to take grandchildren for some very memorable days over the school holidays.

Lots of space with 14 beds in 6 bedrooms, 2 lounges and 4 bathrooms.

Lots for young people to do at the house: an 11 metre indoor pool with a swim jet; a spa pool; a home theatre; lots of board and other games; sports equipment; and a very large lawn overlooked by the patio. The property is fully fenced in a private cul de sac. There is a passenger lift between floors and flat access. Great Lake views.

To book Omaio, contact the managers - Lakeside Accommodation - on 07 376 7163. Prices from $1,000 per night. For photos and more information see

Our action packed programme over the July School Holidays is a celebration of the arts, culture and a whole lot of fun! From new and exciting shows to annual fan favourites, there is something for everyone!

11/05/2024

AURORA AUSTRALIS OVER LAKE TAUPŌ

The New Zealand Herald has published an article with photos of the Southern Lights - Aurora Australis - contributed by readers.

Kevin Webb contributed a stunning photo taken from Taupō township looking out over the lake to the three volcanoes to the south - Ruapehu, Ngaruhoe and Tongariro.

Taupō is 38.6 degrees south of the equator, about the same degrees as southern Spain is north of it. Lisbon, in Portugal is 38.7 degrees north. You usually have to go a lot further north in the Northern Hemisphere to see the Northern Lights - Aurora Borealis. The low light pollution around New Zealand helps.

The current "extreme" solar storm is certainly having a big effect and giving the lovers of purple - ngati poroporo - plenty to look at!!

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/stunning-aurora-lights-continue-for-nz-tonight-clear-skies-make-for-better-viewing-conditions/TDUYASBJBJDJ7AONV37Q75HRQE/

An aurora australis graced New Zealand's skies as far as Northland this morning.

09/05/2024

TAUHARA POWER PLANT UNDERGOING TESTING

Taupō plays a key role in the country's electricity system. Taupō Moana Nui, the big lake, provides storage for the string of hydro stations along the Waikato River.

The headwater of some of the rivers flowing into the lake at the southern end host the Tongariro Schemes hydro stations.

Since the 1960s, the geothermal resources at Wairakei have hosted one of the world's first geothermal power plants. Since the 2000's there have been a number of other geothermal plants built in the Taupō region.

The latest addition, Contact Energy's Tauhara plant, is in its testing stages.

Meridian Energy is also on the verge of commissioning a large wind farm close to the Napier-Taupō Road.

The geothermal and wind resources in and around Taupō are far from fully exploited. The geothermal resource under the middle of the lake has not been tapped at all. It is deep and so presents challenges to tap but it is huge.

There are also smaller lower temperature geothermal resources that are now able to be used efficiently by having them heat fluids that create "steam" to drive turbines at lower temperatures than water.

https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/350269895/tauhara-power-station-turbine-gets-test-drive?cx_testId=3&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=3&utm_source=localised_module

Evil spirits were banished in a multicultural site blessing ceremony for a power plant expected to provide 3.5% of NZ’s electricity needs.

04/03/2024

OMAIO IN TAUPŌ: Built for large family holidays

The architects for Omaio designed a large house that made the most of spectacular views of the lake and Mt Tauhara for a multi-generation family to share on holiday.

A well-equiped kitchen is the hub of a large open plan space with a family lounge and informal dining area. Two sets of folding doors from this area open to a large patio with a BBQ and sheltered outdoor dining area.

The 11m indoor swimming pool with endless pool machine provides fun and exercise for all ages. The spa pool overlooking the lake is a great place for groups to meet and relax.

The home theatre provides a venue for entertainment. In addition to Sky TV, there is a "heritage" DVD player and collection of classic movies. There is a smart TV in the formal lounge so not everyone has to watch the same thing.

For the less mobile in the family, there is a lift between floors and flat access to the house from the forecourt and internal garage.

The upper level patio overlooks a big flat lawn, ideal for games of cricket, football, croquet and disc golf. There are two public tennis courts and two children's playgrounds in the park 100m away.

The property is fully fenced and 50m down a private lane.

There is a kitchenette by the home theatre and a drinks scullery upstairs close to the patio.

The house sleeps 14 in six bedrooms. Three of the bedrooms have hotel style flexible beds that can be made up as either one SuperKing or twin Long Singles. There are also two port-a-cots. There are four bathrooms with four showers and two baths. There are two half bathrooms.

To rent Omaio for your next family holiday contact the managers - Lakeside Accommodation - on 07 376 7163 or at [email protected]. The house is also listed on most booking sites like Airbnb and Booking.com as Omaio. Pricing depends on numbers but starts from $1,000 per night.

02/03/2024

WHAT'S NEW AT OMAIO

In addition to new exterior paint in a lighter and more contemporary colour, there have been some other changes at Omaio.

A disc or frisbee golf set has been added to the collection of sports equipment. The large front lawn is ideal for groups to play this game. For information about disc golf visit https://www.discgolf.co.nz/index.php

There are 5 new bright cushions in the family lounge and 5 more in the home theatre. The cushion covers are maritime flags. It will be interesting if guests know enough about maritime signalling and the use of flags with names like "Oscar", "India", "Tango" and "Mike" to work out what two words the cushions spell.

02/03/2024

OMAIO'S EXTERIOR REPAINTED

Mike Harbidge repainted the interior of Omaio between guest visits in 2022 and 2023. He assisted with repainting the exterior fence late last summer.

Last winter he repainted the indoor pool room. This was a time consuming job as the pool had to be drained and the walls thoroughly prepared to ensure the residual from the pool was properly neutralised. Once the painting had dried the pool was refilled and reheated back to 28 degrees. It took 3 days to fill and 3 days to reheat.

Mike returned in late February to repaint the exterior of the house. The wall colour is Resene Craigieburn, the same colour as the fence. Under the eaves a lighter colour has been used to increase marginally the transmission of light into the rooms.

02/03/2024

COUNTDOWN TO TAUPŌ SUPERCARS

Preparations for the Taupō supersprint event to be held on the week-end of 19-21 April are well advanced. A number of New Zealand drivers visit the track last week.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/supercars-taupo-new-zealand-supercars-drivers-visit-waikato-track-ahead-of-taupo-super400/EM2VBMVYAFCNTCUWZCE3KWGOWI/

Supercars makes its return to New Zealand in April.

26/01/2024

ANOTHER BUSY WEEKEND IN TAUPŌ

The annual summer concert is being held in Taupō today at the outdoor arena above the Waikato River at the northern end of Tongariro Street. The crowd is expected to be a bit under 20,000, most of them visitors to the town.

Sonorous, a group of three Taupō teenagers, will lead off the concert of mainly international performers. They start playing at 11.30am. A big honour and opportunity for them.

There is also boat racing in the lake.

Pub Street and the waterfront bars and restaurants along Lake Terrace will be very busy tonight.

A teenage Taupō band will get their big break at the Summer Concert.

24/01/2024

TAUPŌ'S CLIMATE AND WEATHER

The website weatherspark.com provides a convenient summary of the "average" climate and weather in most major cities and a lot of smaller places all round the world. Taupō's weather is included in the database.

The website also allows you to quickly compare the weather in various locations using graphical displays.

To see the site's comparison between Wellington and Taupō's climate click on the diagram with this post. From there you can quickly do other comparisons if you wish.

The key take outs are that Taupō has a lot less wind all year round than Wellington, which is no surprise, and that Taupō's summer highs are quite a bit higher than Wellington's but the nights are cooler.

Taupō's summer highs are actually not too different from Auckland's but its weather is a lot less windy than even Auckland all year round. One other difference is that the chances of muggy weather in Taupō are extremely low.

The centre of the North Island has low average wind speeds compared with most of New Zealand. Taumarunui, which is not too far from Taupō, is usually credited with having the lowest average windspeed but it has air quality problems in winter.
Not an issue in Taupō.

https://weatherspark.com/compare/y/144870~144933/Comparison-of-the-Average-Weather-in-Wellington-and-Taupo

This report illustrates the typical weather for Wellington and Taupo year round, based on a statistical analysis of historical hourly weather reports and model reconstructions from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2016.

16/01/2024

RAINBOW TROUT: WHERE DID THEY COME FROM?

Taupō's rainbow trout are what anglers on the lake and its tributaries usually catch. According to an article in today's Herald, they were introduced from the area around Santa Cruz in California.

A student at the University of California, Santa Cruz is study fish from Lake Taupō and one of her aims is to compare the local population with trout in their place of origin.

Santa Cruz is a city on the coast between San Fransisco and Los Angeles. It is at the northern end of Monterey Bay. At the southern end of the bay is the Monterey Peninsula from where Monterey pines originate.

These are more commonly known in New Zealand by their scientific name of pinus radiata. There are large plantations of these around Taupō and to the north and east.

The plantation pines in New Zealand have a different growth habit from their ancestors in California, however. The New Zealand version has been selectively bred so the trees have a single upright trunk. Their relatives in California tend to be sprawling trees with multiple trunks. You sometimes see in New Zealand old radiata pines with the original growth habit.

It will be interesting to see how Taupō's rainbow trout vary from their Californian relatives.

It is also nteresting that two "staples" of the Taupō economy - rainbow trout and pine trees - come from the same small area of California.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/lake-taupo-trout-subject-of-us-based-research/S2NU45IKZNG5PCL4U7NODRTSV4/

A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.

13/01/2024

OMAIO, TAUPŌ HAS "SHIFTED" 115KM CLOSER TO AUCKLAND AND IS "SHIFTING" CLOSER TO WELLINGTON!!

According to a website I noticed by chance the driving time in 2011 from Auckland Airport to Taupō was 4 hours 30 minutes. Since then, the motorway south of Auckland has been extended around Hamilton and to the south of it and the speed limit on a good part of the extension is 110km/hour, instead of 100km/hour.

The AA travel time calculator on the internet currently gives a travel time from Auckland (Airport) to Taupō of 3 hour 7 minutes. This is an 83 minute or 30.7% reduction from the 2011 time.

At the AA's current average speed for the trip is 83 km/hour, in 83 minutes you will travel approximately 115 kms.

While Auckland has not shifted and Omaio our holiday rental Taupō is still in the same place, on the basis of travelling times Auckland is effectively 115 km closer than it was a little over a decade ago.

Taupō has also become "closer" to Wellington in the last few years with the opening of Transmission Gully and the extension of the Kapiti Coast Expressway to beyond Otaki. This has been partly offset by speed limit reductions on the Turangi-Taupō section.

According to the AA travel time calculator, the Otaki-Levin and Turangi-Taupō bits of the journey are much slower than the rest. The Wellington-Taupō average speed is 78.4km/hour but the Otaki-Levin section is put at 63.5km/hour and the Turangi-Taupo section at 63.7km/hour.

However, the Kapiti Expressway is about to be extended to beyond Levin and a new route for State Highway 1 from Hatepe, south of Taupō, to connect with the Desert Road south of Turangi is under discussion.

These two sections are only 70 kms or 18.9% of the 372 kms from Wellington to Taupō, so the time reduction of increasing the speed by 20 km/hour on these two sections would be 21 minutes. In addition, the plan is for the speed limit on Transmission Gully and the Kapiti Expressway to be increased to 110km/hour. These changes together should reduce the Wellington-Taupō travel time to close to 4 hours.

The shifting of State Highway 1 to a new inland route along the eastern side of Lake Taupō will have a big, and generally positive, effect on the holiday villages scattered along this shore. They will no longer have a major road and key truck route going right through the middle of them. Plenty of afternoon sun, great swimming beaches, lots of good boat ramps and fishing and limited noisey through traffic. Is now the time to buy?

To book a stay at Omaio Taupo - a luxury six bedroom holiday rental that sleeps 14 - call the managers on 06-376-7163.

11/01/2024

YOUNG GOLFER WINS TAUPŌ HOLE IN ONE CHALLENGE

The challenge to drive a golf ball from the lake edge into a hole on a green on a pontoon moored a hundred meters out in Lake Taupō has been a feature of the foreshore for the last 30 years.

Recently, a young Rotorua golfer, in the town for an age group tournament, made the hole in one and collected the $10,000 prize. He was the second winner in the last year and only the 10th in the 30 years the attraction has been open.

The mini golf course, another long standing attraction of the foreshore close by the cafe and pub area, is looking very good at present. The carpet on the greens is in great shape and the trees and shrubs have had lots of TLC, and it shows. Always a fun hour or so having a round with friends.

A 14-year-old player from Rotorua is the latest winner of the $10,000 golf challenge.

31/12/2023

LUXURY HOLIDAY RENTAL in TAUPŌ

Omaio is a large well-equiped rental in Acacia Bay, Taupō especially designed for multi-generational family group holidays.

Sleeps 14 in 6 flexible bedrooms. Two rooms can have either twin long singles or super king. The beds can be configured so six couples can have a double bedroom each. Two portable cots.

Home theatre, 11m indoor heated pool with swimjet, spa pool, BBQ and sheltered outdoor dining area, two lounges, one with gas fire, four bathrooms, well equipped kitchen, kitchenette, drinks scullery and laundry.

Very large flat lawn, fully fenced property, good access to house, flat forecourt, passenger lift, great views over lake, Taupō town and Mount Tauhara.

Ring 07 376 7163 to book. From $1,000 per night.

A luxury 6 bedroom holiday rental in Acacia Bay with fantastic views over Lake Taupō. Beds for 14. Fully fenced. Flat access. Home theatre. Pool and spa.