River Birches

National Ratings

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Location

Located in Turangi, 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 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Kuratau Jetty and 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, while iPod docking stations help you enjoy your music in the comfort of your room. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Attractions

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

Amenities

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.

Business Amenities

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.

Dining

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