River Birches

River Birches is an award winning luxury lodge. Quiet seclusion and understated luxury alongside the world-famous Tongariro River. Ideal for the Tongariro crossing or fly fishing.

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Whether you're looking for places to stay, things to do or ways to getting around, the Qualmark provides the quality assurance you need. Qualmark assured businesses can be found across New Zealand.

When you see the Qualmark it means that those businesses have been independently assessed against a set of national quality standards. It identifies professional and trustworthy businesses so you can book and buy with confidence.

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Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel, a family motel, a budget backpacker, a homely bed & breakfast, a holiday home or a spacious holiday park, the Qualmark identifies quality assured accommodation suitable for any type of traveller.

Accommodation providers have undergone a rigorous assessment and licensing process to become part of the Qualmark licensing system. They will meet your essential requirements of cleanliness, safety, security and comfort; and offer a range and quality of services appropriate to their star grade.

Accommodation providers are also assessed on environment performance.

The star grading and classification system applies to accommodation. The Qualmark gives you details on both the accommodation category and their star grading. When you see a Qualmark Enviro Award logo it identifies their level of environmental performance.

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If you're looking for things to do and ways to get around, Qualmark endorsed visitor services, transport and visitor activities are the smartest choice, from abseiling to yachting, art galleries to wilderness walks, to tour buses.

Businesses that carry the Qualmark have met quality standards in safety, facilities, equipment, customer service and more. You can count on them to deliver a quality experience. Qualmarked businesses are also assessed on environmental performance. Look for the Qualmark Enviro Award logo for top performers in this area.

Qualmark Enviro Awards

All tourism businesses with a Qualmark logo have been assessed on their environmental performance; meaning that they have met a set of benchmark criteria and actions. These include the completion of environmental review and action plans, recycling options, and other initiatives.

The Qualmark Enviro Awards recognise those businesses that go beyond the benchmark. By demonstrating a commitment to being the best possible advocate within the community and continuing to minimise their environmental impact and resource usage; they earn the right to display and use an Enviro Gold, Silver or Bronze logo.

For you, recognising top performing Qualmark Enviro businesses is easy. Look for the Enviro Award logos on online listings and in other promotional material such as guide books and brochures. This is part of New Zealand tourism's commitment to looking after New Zealand for future generations to continue to enjoy.

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  • Phone +64 7 386 0445

About

River Birches has been included in the Best of 2007 Travel & Leisure World's Greatest Hotels, Resorts and Spas. River Birches is a luxury lodge with a five star Qualmark rating.

On the world-famous Tongaririo River, and within a short walking distance, one of the river's most famous pools - the Major Jones - awaits the early morning angler. Beyond the Tongariro but still in close proximity to Turangi are many more trout rivers and walking tracks, the Tongaririo Crossing being one of them.

The lodge features large living areas with open fires, a beautiful garden, terrace and a fully equipped fitness room. Breakfast is included in the tariff and, for evening meals, an on-site chef can prepare an excellent three course dinner.

Opening times

  • Business hours: 24 hours, 7 days.
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Number of rooms: 3

Physical address

River Birches, 19 Koura Street, Turangi, Lake Taupo, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $385.00 - $1,200.00
  • Further pricing information: Room rates including breakfast: Admiral's Room double $515, single $475 One Superking. Major's Room Double $475, single $435 One Superking bed or two Superking Singles. Duchess's Room Double $435, single $395. One superking bed. Entire lodge, three rooms $1100. Dinner by prior arrangement. 2009 $75. All rate in NZD inclusive of tax and service charges.

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 7 386 0445
  • Freephone 800 10 20 25
  • Fax +64 7 386 0442

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