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Tongariro River - Trout Heaven Cottage

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View From Road
From Cherry Tree Reserve
Reserve next door
Dining area
Toasty Wood Burner

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tongariro River - Trout Heaven Cottage

Charming character kiwi bach beside Cherry Tree Reserve - 1/2 minute walk to the Tongariro River - excellent fishing, fabulous walks, mountain bike tracks - quiet laid-back holidaying, or full-on activities if you prefer:
White water rafting, 18 hole golf course, horse trekking, hot pools and fascinating Trout Hatchery all nearby.
Mountain Views, 1/2 hour to ski field, 1/2 hour to Taupo. 20 minutes to start of Tongariro Crossing - one of the top 5 one-day treks in the world. 5 minute drive to Tokaanu boat ramp on Lake Taupo.
Great local cafes - world class coffee and food available at The Creel (almost next door), rock climbing wall, swimming pool complex, mini golf, comprehensive supermarket all in walking distance.
Bach has cosy woodburner providing unlimited hot water; electric blankets on some beds, duvets and pillows supplied, but YOU NEED TO BRING OWN SHEETS, PILLOW CASES & TOWELS.
Several board games & ball games for children. The pantry is full of all the staple items - Tea, Coffee, Milo, flour, sugar etc. You are welcome to use anything you find. We only ask that if you finish something in the pantry, please replace it. Washing powder and dishwasher powder, detergent etc are all there.
Plenty of parking for boats and cars.

Please note: This is a cosy, quirky family bach - not a sterile 'hotel style' accommodation.
Special conditions:
2 night minimum stay.
1/2 Deposit payable on confirmation of rental - balance payable before rental period begins..
Strictly no smoking inside bach - thanks. Guests not to exceed 7 - it places too much strain on the bathroom facilities!
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NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: clean the house and do the dishes before you leave (or pay a $30 cleaning fee by arrangement); BRING YOUR OWN LINEN (SHEETS/TOWELS/PILLOWCASES)

Property manager

suzaon193
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Turangi

Located in Turangi, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Turangi, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • River Vineyard - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 18 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tongariro River - Trout Heaven Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tongariro River - Trout Heaven Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tongariro River - Trout Heaven Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Tongariro River - Trout Heaven Cottage 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

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Perfectly located for fishing the Tongariro river. Batch has lovely decked outdoor area, great for a BBQ after a long day fishing.Home & beds comfortable and clean, will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and great location
We loved our stay here (and so did our dog!)Heaps of space, heaps to do, and just a wander down to the river for swimming and walks. Bach is well equipped and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Excellent place for a relaxed holiday, Weather was great so lots of swims in the lake and relaxing on the deck. Dog loves the river walks
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, property and position.
We have stayed here before and loved the place. Unfortunately the house was broken into prior to us arriving so that put a dampener on it as it was only a short break and one morning was wasted waiting for the police to arrive from Taupo. However if you are looking for somewhere peaceful to stay it is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing fishing cottage
Top notch stay in a lovely part of Turangi . Our host Sue was the fastest e-mail picker upper I have ever met. Lovely stay thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Spot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Awesome place, we experienced living in the olden days...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super accommodation for Super Cars
Thank you to Sue for her excellent communication and being ok with our last minute changes. Place is perfect for family or group of friends. Location was great for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wibke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to unwind
Great bach to hang out and explore the area. Beautiful walks and the river just out the gate. Kids had great time, which made it easy for us adults to have great time too Well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Really loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A thoughtfully set up Bach
A great place for a weekend stay with friends, well equipped kitchen and comfy seating arrangements. Easy reach of river and cafes. Visited the hare and copper for great lunch on Saturday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

belinda c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant authentic kiwi bach
Loved the house. Sue was a delight to communicate with. The house is light, spacious and very well equipped. It was a joy to find basics like oil, salt, pepper etc and much much more. They were out of flour so we simply replaced. Local supermarket was really handy. There is tons to do in the area and we loved the Tongariro Crossing, lake swimming and hot pools. The outdoor is great and lovely to be able to walk down to the river. For us, coming from abroad, the only downsides were bringing bedding and towels, taking garbage to local centre. Booking a bach is a fantastic experience but made easier if the owners are nearby. Having said that I’d recommend this house to anyone who could stay a bit longer and for whom it was not a hassle bringing linen etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonwyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favourite bach
We love visiting this stunning little Bach with our golden retrievers and kids. Fabulous in winter and summer, such a great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday with small children and dog
Love it. Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kate B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely fishing bach
Lovely properly, nice for a famlily. Adequate kitchen and bathroom. Comfortable living room and great garden for kids to play. It was a bonus to be able to have a garage and games. Close to the river, beside a nice reserve and close to the shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
It was a jewel to stay!! Very clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Turangi base
Excellent base for exploring Tarangiro park and Lake Taupo and so close to the river- even for non fishermen 😉 twas lovely to walk on river path as well as enjoy short drive to Tarangiro hikes. House was cozy on rainy days light and sunny otherwise- with all we needed for our stay. Sue was great to communicate with too!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend snow trip
Great property, homely feel, awesome deck for entertaining, nice and quiet, would definitely recommend to others and we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great river bach
Excellent place enjoyed our stay with lots of river walks, will love to use again and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trout fishing get away
Perfect for our family gathering close to river and walking and cycling tracks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family bach
Thank you for sharing. Great location and everything you could need. Good fenced section for dogs. Enjoyed the cosy fire.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxed bach
Very well suited for our weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Tony C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
We enjoyed staying in this family fishing Bach. Central to Turangi, good off-street parking
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and easy
Had a great time with family here. Very spacious and clean and everything you needed. Host more than accommodating and lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal house and perfectly located
Very comfortable and great character - everything you could need. Great location. Will definitely be back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by suzaon193

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We live in Tauranga & travel the 2 1/2 hour journey to Turangi at least one weekend per month plus holiday periods. We fish, ski, walk, mountain bike, drink fabulous coffee from our neighbourhood cafe & generally laze about when we're there - highly recommended.

Why they chose this property

The property is cosy, relaxed, informal & comfortable. Truly holiday mode when you are there. Great cafe & charming fishing tackle shop 1 minute's walk away.

What makes this property unique

Fly fishing on the doorstep, Mountain Views, 1/2 hour to ski field, 1/2 hour to Taupo, golf, horse riding, bush walks, mountain biking, river rafting.........

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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