River Birches Lodge offers luxury boutique accommodation in a peaceful setting in the small town of Turangi, which is situated on the southern edge of Lake Taupo. In this beautiful lodge, French doors open onto a large expansive deck and luscious garden area where guests can enjoy the wider views of the Tongariro riverside.
Each of the three guest rooms has a large en suite bathroom, access to the beautiful garden, and guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapés here in the summer months. At the lodge, you can enjoy the spacious living areas and relax by the open fire after a long day of touring. The lodge is perfectly located for those who want to make the most of the walking opportunities in the Tongariro National Park.
OUR OPINION:
The lodge makes an excellent stay for those who wish to explore Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo without compromising on luxury.
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Rooms
River Birches' three guest rooms are each named after famous anglers of a bygone era and open to a private terrace and garden area. Each room is equipped with a super king-size bed with luxurious linens, individually controlled air conditioning, monogrammed bathrobes and a splendid en suite bathroom featuring separate shower, generously sized bath, under-floor heating, personalized toiletries, and bath salts.
In addition, you can stay in the three-bedroom cottage, which was designed for families and small groups as it provides privacy and flexibility. This self-contained cottage has a generous hamper of breakfast provisions for you to use in the well-equipped kitchen throughout your stay. The master bedroom is equipped with an en suite bathroom and has a king-size bed. Upstairs there are two rooms, a study, and one shared full bathroom.
Location
River Birches Lodge is located in the epicenter Tongariro National Park within the small town of Turangi, which is known for its pristine alpine landscape. This property is ideally situated for people wanting to walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing or wanting to go fly-fishing.
Food and drink
Continental breakfast and a cooked gourmet breakfast are available daily for the three bed and breakfast rooms. In addition, you can pre-book a five-course, prix fixe menu which changes daily and utilizes organic, seasonal, and local fare. Dinners are individually plated and served lodge style at a communal table.
In addition, you can head to town to explore the local restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Families
Families are welcome to stay in the Cottage on an exclusive use basis.
Tour ideas in Lake Taupo
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at River Birches Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Chris Jolly's Cruise on Lake Taupo ![Maori rock carvings, Lake Taupo]()
Chris Jolly's Cruise on Lake Taupo
Chris Jolly's Cruise on Lake Taupo
A scenic cruise taking you out onto Lake Taupo, to the M膩ori rock carvings and to historical points of interest in Whakaipo Bay.
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Hukafalls Jet Boat ![Huka Falls Jet Boat excursion, Lake Taupo]()
Hukafalls Jet Boat
Hukafalls Jet Boat
This jet boat ride takes you upriver, through native bush and past thermal pools, to the very base of the Huka Falls, where 220,000 liters of water per second come tumbling over the cliff face.
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Lake Taupo and nearby places
- North Island 32 kilometers away
- Rotorua 103 kilometers away
- Tongariro National Park 35 kilometers away
- Waitomo 103 kilometers away
- Bay of Plenty 149 kilometers away
- Tauranga 150 kilometers away
- Napier 110 kilometers away
- Hastings 115 kilometers away
- Hawke's Bay 121 kilometers away
- Whanganui National Park 123 kilometers away