Family Lodge Room Rental with Garden Access near Ruahine Forest Park, North Island

Nature Lodge in Taihape, North Island

6 guests

4.8
1 reviews

This family lodge room rental, complete with garden access, is located near Taihape along the Rangitikei River on the North Island, New Zealand. Here, guests can sink into the peace and quiet of their surroundings. There's no phone signal adding to the peacefulness, although guests will have access to Wi-Fi to stay connected while on vacation.

The room easily accommodates up to six guests, with a king-size bed and four single bunk beds. The daily rate is quoted for 4 people; for each additional person up to six guests, there is an extra fee of $25 per person. Lovely linens, comfortable bedding, and towels are provided by the host. The ensuite bathroom has a refreshing shower and in-floor heating and is tiled to reflect the local environment.

The room has coffee and tea making facilities, and through the door, guests can head out into the garden where they can admire the surroundings with a fresh brew.

The site has both self-catering facilities in the guest kitchen, as well as a cafe and restaurant serving freshly made meals, often with produce from the on-site gardens. The licensed bar is a favorite spot to relive the days' adventures. For those just looking to relax, there is a spa with a hot tub and saunas. Around the property, guests will find a mixture of lawns and gardens with a great summertime swimming hole in the river.

The property provides comfortable bedding, linens, and towels for all accommodations.

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Features and services

Most popular features

  • Breakfast included

  • All meals

  • Shared Jacuzzi/Hot tub

  • Wi-Fi/Internet

  • Heating

  • Swimming

  • Fishing

  • Fridge

  • Water sports

  • barbecue

    Shared Barbecue

  • Spa

  • King-size bed

  • Bathroom

  • Parking

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Horseback riding

  • Bicycle rental

  • Restaurant

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Where you will stay

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Taihape, North Island

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Scenic views
The glamping site is in the Northern part of Rangitikei, a district in the central North Island of New Zealand, just to the west of Ruahine Forest Park. It is situated just 20 miles east of Taihape and is positioned right beside the Rangitikei River. Guests will be blown away by the beauty of the scenery on the drive in. The site can be reached via the Napier-Taihape Road from Hawkes Bay or from State Highway 1 running through Taihape. It is three and a half hours north of Wellington and easily accessible, yet secluded.
Activities near Taihape
  • Swimming

  • Water sports

  • Horseback riding additional charge

  • Biking

  • kayak

    Whitewater rafting

  • Fishing

  • Yoga

  • Hunting

This lodge is perfect for those adventurers out there with plenty to do in the surrounding wilderness. Guests can head out onto the Rangitikei River for some of the best whitewater rafting in the country or even do a full day or overnight scenic river rafting trip, which is suitable for all ages. There are horse treks over the area's spectacular hill country, too.

In addition, Ruahine Forest Park is just to the east of the site, and the Turoa/Whakapapa ski fields are within a two-hour drive. In the winter, guests can race down the mountains on skis, while the summer months bring excellent hiking and mountain biking trails.

Given the lodge is situated right next to the aforementioned river, during the summer, guests can enjoy a swim in the river or a hike up the hill on the other side. For those just looking to relax, the property has an on-site spa with a hot tub and two saunas. The lodge has a bar and a restaurant offering home-cooked meals using fresh produce from the on-site gardens.
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Property reviews

4.8 overall rating
Overall experience
5.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Activities
5.0
Nature surroundings
5.0
Uniqueness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
1 Review

Things to know

Arrival and departure

  • Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

House rules

  • No pets allowed

  • No smoking

  • No parties

  • Events allowed

  • Some spaces are shared

Cancellation policy

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Additional info

Phone signal is limited, allowing everyone to unplug and connect with nature.

The property does not permit pets.
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