Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat in Whitianga offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, dining area, and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot tub, open-air bath, terrace, and outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Outdoor Activities: The lodge provides water sports facilities, hiking trails, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available for all visitors. Local Attractions: Driving Creek Railway and Potteries are 24 km away, while Cathedral Cove lies 35 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Namisha
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything was perfect, second time back again! Loved every thing about our stay! :)”
Brad
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ernst and Debbie run a chilled out retreat in beautiful peaceful surroundings. The hot tub and treetop bathhouse were so cool, the room super clean and comfortable, the breakfast generous and delicious with home made bread and local produce, and...”
Jasmine
New Zealand New Zealand
“Rooms are beautiful, modern and very clean. Breakfast is great as well as the little extras generous with tea,coffee hot chocolate and cereal in your rooms incase you feel like something also love s’mores at night. There wasn’t anything we needed...”
Jennie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a wonderful place to stay, great location with fun walks (particularly the waterfall), good range of facilities in the room, kitchen and gardens (they’d thought of everything), tasty breakfast with local produce, owner very friendly and...”
Jyoti
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing location tucked away in the forest. Beautiful starry skies. We didn’t use the outdoor spa but wish we had. It was raining when we were so we couldn’t look around the property but it has lots of trails to explore. Would love to go back in...”
Maia
New Zealand New Zealand
“We loved absolutely everything!!!! The staff are so lovely and helpful they go above and beyond to make your stay truly one to remember.”
Penelope
New Zealand New Zealand
“Free range eggs, homemade bread, homemade jam and fresh honey from the property. It doesn’t get better.”
Wendy
Australia Australia
“It was delightful, on a cold grey day, to be welcomed by a warm, faintly scented room and chocolate. Lovely home-made muesli, bread, yoghurt, and condiments. Well maintained walk trails and clean, well-appointed shared kitchen.”
Eva
Australia Australia
“Loved everything about this beautiful property, a tranquil & peaceful oasis 15 mins from town!”
Ellie
New Zealand New Zealand
“The best place we've ever stayed! The owners Debbie and Ernst are a lovely, friendly couple who go to great efforts to make your stay amazing, from the spa pool, to the tree top bathhouse that looks down into the beautiful native bush with river...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.