River Birches

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Luxury
5.0 star property
10

Exceptional

Riverside luxury along the Tongariro

Crackling fires illuminate the cozy lodge where anglers share fishing tales. Outdoor enthusiasts can soak in the hot tub after exploring nearby Tongariro National Trout Centre. Guest rooms feature heated floors and plush Egyptian cotton bedding for the perfect wilderness retreat.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a wooden fence and greenery outside.

The Admirals Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a lush forest through large windows.

The Duchess's Room

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  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

The Major's Room

  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A house with a wooden deck, a gazebo, and a garden with a pond.

Luxury Cottage

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(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2691 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Turangi, River Birches is in a rural area and on a river. Tongariro National Trout Centre is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Kuratau Jetty and Tree Trunk Gorge are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Turangi travel guide
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19 Koura Street, Turangi, Taupo, 3334

What's nearby

  • A rock formation with a carved face and a cave entrance surrounded by water and vegetation.
    Lake Taupō
    9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Tongariro River Rafting
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    5 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    58 min drive - 43.2 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thyme For Food
    19 min walk
  • Burger King
    16 min walk
  • Hydro Eatery
    17 min walk
  • Ky Fast Food
    20 min walk
  • The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts
    18 min walk

About this property

River Birches

  • Luxury family-friendly lodge near Tongariro National Trout Centre
  • Located close to Tokaanu Thermal Pools, River Birches provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 hot tubs. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and secured bicycle storage
    • Multilingual staff, a fish cleaning table, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at River Birches feature comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like pillow menus and air conditioning.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Highchairs, baby baths, and free infant beds
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
    • Separate tubs/showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and reusable coffee/tea filters

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is River Birches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Birches?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Birches on Oct 30, 2026 start from $470, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Birches?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at River Birches?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does River Birches provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–6:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is River Birches located?

This family-friendly Turangi lodge is located on a river, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Tongariro National Trout Centre, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Kuratau Jetty. Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Tree Trunk Gorge are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

River Birches Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent choice for anglers or ramblers. Nice accommodation, hot tub soaking and sitting by a fire at night were great. Hosts are very knowledgeable about the area and make an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This was an amazing lodge to stay while we travelled around Tongariro National Park. The owners are very friendly and want to make your stay as pleasant as possible. I would HIGHLY recommend staying in this hidden gem. If I ever come back I will most certainly stay here again. Also, their breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a wonderful venue. We could’ve stayed there for days. The hosts were very attentive and provided good information. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The owners are kind and gracious hosts. My trip was more spontaneous, and they did an incredible job in helping me put together a wonderful visit to Tongariro. The bed and bedding are excellent. The cedar hot tub is wonderful after a long day out. Most of all, the peace and quiet was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We were only here for three nights but loved the time we had here. It was welcoming, spotless and our fridge was stocked everyday with breakfast foods, even bacon. The kitchen was really well stocked as was the rest of the house. For us, instead of being lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves at night, we were able to hear the river and drop off to sleep with that beautiful sound, it really was a luxury home away from home. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rebecca and Jason are amazing hosts and go out of their way for their guests!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect R&R.

Great location by Lake Taupo away from the busier tourist areas and great for outdoor activities such as tramping and fishing. Accommodation first class as was the hosting.
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome and professional hosts. Very new and peaceful. Five Stars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful modern lodge with gracious hosts. The property has a lot of indoor and outdoor public areas to relax with a glass of wine and book in hand. Rebecca and Jason are attentive, anticipating their clients needs, and are at the ready to make great dining and sightseeing recommendations. The private cedar hot tubs room side are to die for. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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We were only there for a night & were upgraded from a room in the lodge, to the cottage, due to Cyclone Gabrielle which was just beautiful. Luckily Jason was able to get a booking for dinner that night at The Hare & Copper Eatery plus transport which was a great recommend, although the cottage had full cooking facilities. Just loved the design of the lodge & cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Increíble lugar!

Este hospedaje fue uno de los mejores que hemos tenido. El lugar está increible y los host fueron magníficos.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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River Birches architectural quality and detail was exceptionally pleasing to the eye.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Very Welcoming 5-Star Lodge in Turangi

A fantastic lodge steps from the Tongariro river hiking trails and 15 minutes from the National Park. Jason was a great host. Breakfast was excellent. They are very welcoming and share lots of information and provide access to local guides and equipment. High praise from us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect

Beautiful and relaxing, both luxurious and cozy. We highly recommend the 5-course dinner for an additional fee. The hiking and rafting vendors that River Birches can book for you are also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Food was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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This property is absolutely fantastic! The owners Jason and Rebecca were a complete delight. The property is gorgeous and located within a stone’s throw of great hiking and biking tracks not to mention world-class fishing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Это было потрясающе! Очень красиво, уютно и потрясающе милые хозяева!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Luxurious and comfort to visit

The house is amazing, elegant decoration and warm Lodge. They have a private hot spa and the environment follows Japanese spa style. All elements tell you you are on holiday and are free here. Anthony is a nice masterchief and every dish made by him is such delicious! I can tell the oyster they got is the best I have ever taken. Strongly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Restful boutique luxury!

Spacious and beautifully appointed rooms and living/dining areas in an elegant East meets West style. Easy access to riverside walks a real bonus. Owners Jason and Rebecca were fantastic hosts, reaching out to us before our arrival for dinner arrangements and greeting us with welcome drinks in the serene English style garden. We had delicious hot breakfasts and beautifully presented multi course dinners in the lodge by private chef/host/tour adviser Anthony - easy decision to eat in every night after the first night's fantastic dinner featuring line caught trout and wild venison! Jason and Anthony had very helpful advice on tackling the Tongaririo Alpine Crossing and Rebecca made sure we had our hikers' lunches and very kindly sorted our post hike laundry. Our overall experience was of staying with friends in a very warm and welcoming elegantly designed home.
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10/10 Excellent

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Peaceful and relaxing oasis

We were looking for relaxing and comfortable accommodations close to the national park so that we could complete the alpine trail. We came across River Birches on Expedia, the pictures and reviews looked amazing and I am pleased to say that they were accurate. From the moment that we booked Jason and Rebecca (the owners) were in contact to make sure that our stay would be perfect, they checked our arrival time and had everything ready when we got there. As it was our honeymoon they even upgraded us to make our stay even special. Jason was so helpful in booking our private guide during the Trail which was amazing! Our guide Sal was so knowledgeable and provided lots of interesting facts along this 12 mile walk. The room was modern, clean and relaxing. It had a beautiful bright bathroom with all the amenities. The gardens looked like a Pinterest picture full of roses, tropical plants and herbs. If you want a relaxing stay, with people that care about your experience this is the place for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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Luxury Lodge for fishing ans walking activities

Fly fishing on wild rivers with my son. Great cottage with fridge ready for our breakfast needs. Catered to my son's food problems wonderfully Full facilities to entertain or to use caterers to prepare a private dinner. Private dinner at the lodge was so fresh and tasty and beautifully presented. Hosts a delight surrounding so peaceful. river next door with great walking tracks.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023