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19 Koura Street Taupo, Turangi 3334 New Zealand See on map
AMENITIES
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
Hot Tub
Non-Smoking Hotel
Airport Transportation
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All reviews admirals room new zealand fly fishing tongariro crossing wonderful dinner chef anthony luxurious accommodation trout fishing private hot tub brown trout tongariro area bad weather a wonderful stay national park comfortable beds thermal pools great hosts
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile The cottage was one of the best places We have stayed in NZ. Spacious, very clean, paying attention to details. The price was a bit high but worth it. The kitchenware were amazing and made me wants to cook.
sophiemoutter
Auckland Central, New Zealand
Reviewed 4 weeks ago My eight year old son and I stayed at River Birches recently while we were at a skiing competition at Whakapapa. It is a gorgeous property with beautiful grounds. Rebecca and Jason were wonderful hosts who really helped us to feel at home. The service...More
wanderlustfamily2018
New York City, New York
Reviewed 8 July 2018 The Cottage is lovely and spacious. Reminded us of the best of Sun Valley in the US--ideal for a family or group of close friends. The attention to detail was perfect. Heated floors in the bathrooms, soaking bathtub, comfortable beds and quality linens as well...More
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MilioMila
Princeton, New Jersey
Reviewed 12 April 2018 In a NZ family trip full of highlights, staying at the River Birches Lodge turned out to be probably our favorite experience. We spent three nights there, in mid-March. Had both the Admirals Room (for the adults) and the Majors Room (for the children). The...More
kristavt
Canberra, Australia
Reviewed 28 March 2018 We stayed in the lodge at River Birches. Jason & Rebecca were great hosts, and we were impressed by the accommodation - the size and standard of our room exceeded expectations, with luxurious bathroom & bedroom looking out onto pretty gardens, a wardrobe area for...More
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Description
River Birches is the closest boutique five-star Luxury Lodge to the Tongariro Crossing. The Lodge is set within a peaceful garden-scape beside the renown Tongariro River. Guests can select from a range of …More exciting activities, from fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking the riverside trails, white water rafting, golfing to winter skiing on Mount Ruapehu. River Birches offers single party, privately guided Tongariro Crossing. Positioned alongside the Lodge, sits The Cottage at River Birches. This beautiful self-contained property provides a superb option for families and larger groups of travellers who appreciate the privacy, spaciousness, and independence of a high quality architecturally designed, luxury residence. River Birches Lodge and The Cottage at River Birches proudly support Destination Charging for Electronic Vehicles and has two TESLA EV chargers. Less
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Hotel Amenities
HOTEL FEATURES
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Business Centre with Internet Access
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Suites, Kitchenette, Family Rooms
Hotel classStar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Suites, Kitchenette, Family Rooms
Number of rooms
Price range
US$399 - US$628 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
New Zealand > North Island > Waikato Region > Taupo District > Turangi
Hotel classStar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Suites, Kitchenette, Family Rooms
Number of rooms
Price range
US$399 - US$628 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
New Zealand > North Island > Waikato Region > Taupo District > Turangi
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