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Our award-winning accommodation and outstanding personal service will ensure your stay at River Birches Lodge is a truly exceptional experience. Superbly situated, River Birches is just a short drive to the renowned Tongariro Crossing and other regional activities and attractions. The Lodge is nestled within a peaceful garden-scape next to the famous Tongariro River, recognised internationally for its world-class fly fishing.

If your desire is to simply relax and be pampered within our elegant and stylish guest rooms; enjoy delightful meals prepared by our resident chef, soak in our cedar hot tubs or take a scenic stroll along the adjacent Tongariro Riverwalk, then River Birches is the place for you.

Should you be up for a more active stay, it’s all here at your River Birches’ doorstep: the Tongariro Crossing, exceptional world-renowned fly fishing, exploring Tongariro National Park, golfing, whitewater rafting, winter skiing on Mount Ruapehu, horseback trekking and mountain biking.

Why stay at River Birches Lodge?

Enjoy the personal touch from your hosts Jason and Rebeca who will ensure your stay, at our luxury Lodge, is a wonderfully memorable one
The Tongariro Crossing is arguably New Zealand’s most famous one-day walk and certainly the most dramatic. We’ll show you the best way to see it with our exclusive guided crossing option (See Tongariro Crossing in the menu bar)
Proximity to all the Tongariro region attractions and activities with the help and guidance of the Lodge hosts and staff

Why stay at the River Birches Lodge

Guided Tongariro Crossing Excursion

You will be in the safe hands of your mountain guide, one of a small group of select professionals with a concession to guide in the mountain.

Superb Fly Fishing

Meters from the lodge is the world-famous Tongariro River and within a short walking distance som of the river's most famous pools

Adventure Awaits

River Birches hosts will cater to all your requirements within luxury surroundings. Fish, ski, walk, dine, or relax.

What our guests had to say

Jason & Rebecca and their staff made us very welcome and were very attentive. The room with en-suite was very comfortable and the food was as good as you would find in any fine dining experience. Anthony on front-of-House was exceptionally good. Lovely gardens. All in all, a really...

Tony A

Our family stayed at the River Birches Lodge for a little less than a week and enjoyed every moment of it. The lodge itself is well kept, inviting, and very cozy! Jason and Rebeca are very hands on and accomodating; they want you to have the most amazing stay and experience the most of the area...

Stephanie Ortiz

We stayed here for 2 nights, our room was beautiful and stylish with a private garden . The owners Jason and Rebecca were attentive and charming hosts. The breakfasts were wonderful and everything, from the locally sourced blueberries to the freshly roasted coffee beans were of the highest...

LindaT

We spent 4 nights at this stunning lodge, and found the hosts and the food wonderful. The lodge is beautifully decorated and the garden stunningly well cared for. The bed in our room was sumptuous, and we could not have chosen anywhere better. Using the lodge as a base we explored the...

joandian1

We stayed at the cottage, very beautiful and cosy. Place is nice and clean, kitchen is very well equipped. We had dinner on site and everything was perfect. Kids loved the place, everyone there was amazing. New World is less than 5min driving.

rei88

Just steps away from the Tongariro river, rolling pastures, and serene nature paths, our stay at River Birches couldn't have been better. The lodge itself is beautifully designed with nature in mind, while also offering comfortable, elegant, and stylish amenities that were thoughtfully put...

Ana O

We recently stayed at River Birches and I cannot say enough positive things. Rebecca and Jason are attentive and wonderful hosts and Anthony is an amazing chef! Such a special place, wonderful surroundings, grounds, rooms and food. We even travelled with our 11 year old daughter and they made...

Julie S

We arrived at Turangi with a plan to do Tongariro Alpine crossing and were lucky enough to stay at the River birches. I must say that accommodation is amazing, but the most important and valuable thing about this place is homy atmosphere and tremendously giving hosts. They do really care not...

Angelina

We stayed at the cottage, which was beautifully designed and very homey. Jason was very attentive and was really helpful with planning for the Tongariro crossing/fly fishing. Dinner was also great. We will definitely want to go back next time we visit New Zealand!

Christina Y

Words will not do River Birches and Rebecca and Jason justice. I could find nothing to fault. It is just perfect. John went fishing and I, thanks to a recommendation by Jason, tackled the Tongariro Crossing. This will go down as one of my greatest achievements. The guides they booked for both...

Yvonne

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