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River Birches

River Birches

Turangi Taupo
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:30 AM
Gear up for unforgettable thrills with a stay at River Birches, perfectly positioned for the ultimate adventure playground, River Birches is on a river, a 2-minute drive from Tongariro National Trout Centre and 5 minutes from Tokaanu Thermal Pools. This luxury lodge is 40 minutes drive to Kuratau Jetty and 50 minutes drive to Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Wind down after a day of activity with Egyptian-cotton sheets, in-room coffee & tea facilities, a fully-stocked minibar, premium bedding, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Conveniences include heated flooring, a full kitchen, bathrobes and a desk.

Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance.

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Airport transportation
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Ski storage
  • Garden
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle rentals on site

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts major credit cards and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

Other details

Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Tongariro National Trout Centre - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
River Vineyard - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Lake Taupō - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Tongariro National Park - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Lake Rotopounamu - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Kuratau Jetty - 18.6 km / 11.6 mi
Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 23.9 km / 14.9 mi
Tree Trunk Gorge - 27 km / 16.8 mi
Five Mile Bay - 36.1 km / 22.5 mi
Mangatepopo Trail Head - 43.4 km / 27 mi
The Landing Lake Taupō - 43.7 km / 27.2 mi
Three Mile Bay - 45.6 km / 28.3 mi
Four Mile Bay - 46.1 km / 28.7 mi
The preferred airport for River Birches is Taupō Airport (TUO) - 44.5 km / 27.7 mi

  • One child 8 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.


Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Minimum age for COVID-19 test requirement: 5
  • Free onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen/Rapid) is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 150 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 415 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

19 Koura Street, Turangi, Taupo 3334, New Zealand
Internet access - wireless
Free self parking
Number of bars/lounges - 1