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Tongariro Riverside holiday house

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Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
Tongariro river view to south
House from the river

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Turangi, Turangi
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • River Vineyard
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Lounge

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom, queen sized bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tongariro Riverside holiday house

Traditional family bach (holiday home) situated 25 metres from the banks of the Tongariro river. Easy access to the famous trout fishing river and all walking and biking tracks.
Quiet back section surrounded by Kowhai trees and bird life. House has wood burner fire and coal range with wood supplied. Only 40 minutes to the Whakapapa ski field and an excellent starting point to access the Tongariro crossing walk. 5 minute drive to Tokaanu hot pools.
A fish safe and cleaning equipment provided for the cleaning and storage of fish in the garage. Access available on request. This place suits serious fishermen or family groups.
Special conditions:
House would suits family or serious fishermen. All living area is upstairs accessed by two sets of outside stairs so may not be suitable for toddlers. Section is well fenced towards the river.

Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person); NOTE: In Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave. If you do not wish to do the clean up please advise us ahead of time so we can arrange for a cleaner at an extra cost to you.
The house is checked by a trusted property manager after each guest leaves to ensure the house is in good order for the next visitors.

Property manager

ChrisThorpe

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Turangi

Located in Turangi, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Turangi, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • River Vineyard - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 18 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tongariro Riverside holiday house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tongariro Riverside holiday house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tongariro Riverside holiday house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tongariro Riverside holiday house located?

This family-friendly Turangi holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre, River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 252 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Excellence

The houseisi. Prime position and exactly as advertised. Owners are very accomodating and friendly. Couldn’t ask for more, have stayed many times and will continue to book
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Prime location with fly fishing on your back doorstep. Very peaceful & tranquil setting with all the home comforts you need for a well deserved break or holiday. Any future planned holidays back in Turangi (our home town), your river side property will be our 1st choice. Thank you Regards Trevor & Ofa Smith
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ravin

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndell P., Dunoon, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home

We loved our stay here. Simple, comfortable, everything we needed, it was a home away from home. The setting was beautiful, lush green view out the windows and from the lounge room you can watch people fly fish on the Tongariro River. It was great to be out of the Taupō bustle but still close enough to all the activities. This is definitely a place we would love to come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denice S., Hobart Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing

Very comfortable and convenient. Met our needs perfectly once again
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fly fishing delight

Authentic homely basic comfortable abode and the proximity to water amazing.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Homely batch great fire Full larder comfortable bed (own linrecommended.) Perfect location for a digital detox.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The fireplace was just awesome! Even better that it was going when we arrived :) such a nice spot right on the river!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place, great location, oven didnt work. Plenty of room, comfortable beds aside from the fold out couch, used the double mattress found underneath the house instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Perfect!

Great location, neat and tidy- would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Revin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place with a beautiful walk trial and hanging bridge near by

Nice and cosy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A place like heaven, a place on the Tongariro Riverbeautif house, a th
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

Our second stay. We love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turangi

2nd time staying here. Lovely area with the river behind. Very clean and cosy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house with a lovely view on the riverside

Lovely house with a lovely view right on the riverside. Birdsong and sunbathing bunnies were our morning wake up. The mountains are an easy drive to get to and Taupo Centre also not too far. There were a couple of things I needed to connect about with the owner and had a reply in good time. They showed support. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kira V.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

What’s in the listing isn’t true

The location is nice. I check in. We couldn’t find the lockbox as there’s no instructions to where it was and host get back to us when we asked that quick. There’s no pool which was In the listing, no Wi-Fi which was in the listing, There were two bikes which the listing said, but they were completely on rideable. The house is not clean when we arrived, bathrooms were pretty disgusting and leftover food in the refrigerator, which was unplugged and open. Overall bad stay . I’ve reported them to VRBO since their listing specifies certain things, but does not have them. Host made no attempt to make anything correct And they took forever to respond if and when they did.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We loved the location and beauty of the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

It's the third time we've stayed at the Riverside House, it's a well maintained, basic two bedroom house right on the river. The best spot in Turangi as far as we are concerned.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

Absolutely gorgeous property in a super tranquil area. We had the best time disconnecting and relaxing. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right

Good communication, tidy and relaxed stay. Thank you Chris.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bach

Really nice place to stay. Friendly, flexible host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

A very enjoyable place to stay in a great location next to the river. The third year my mate and I have stayed, and we'll be back next year. Caught loads of fish, despite some not so great weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat.

Had an maxing stay at this property. Warm, dry and very comfortable. Amazing location beside the river and close to walks and wildlife. Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by ChrisThorpe

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What makes this property unique

Backs onto river reserve and walking tracks

Languages:

English, Dutch
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