Been coming here once a year for a winter fishing trip. Can highly recommend this place. Cheap,…read moreclean, friendly. Always good to stay here. Riverstone backpackers doesn't feel like your average backpackers it's definitely a step above.

From the owner: Riverstone Backpackers & Lodge offers quality accommodation for free independent travelers. We can…read morebook your transport for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Riverstone Backpackers has a 94% TripAdvisor rating. Riverstone Backpackers, Turangi 3334, Waikato, 07 386 7004

Absolutely stunning apartment, very conveniently located within a 5 minute walk to the centre of…read moreTaupo. Beautifully decorated, plenty of space and amazing views. Very clean and modern décor. We enjoyed many evening's playing cards while enjoying the stunning scenery. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy beautiful Taupo.

We have been to this apartment for the last three years and hope to continue this annual trip to…read moreTaupo. We go as two families and it ticks all boxes. Lots of space, very clean, pool for kids, amazing view. What more can I say,

Very pleased with location and amenities of Village Resort…read more 2 BR/br with direct views of Lake Taupo and snow capped mountains to the south. While not of Marriott vacation club quality, we were very comfortable and recommend. Like fireplace and central location.

My husband and I stayed a few days at the Ika Nui Taupō in room 14, which is directly across from…read morethe check in office. Our living room view was of the lake and it was gorgeous. There is a full kitchen, as well as living room, dining table, bathroom with a shower and a queen sized bed in a separate bedroom. The kitchen was well stocked with pretty much everything you could possibly need on a trip to cook. Walls were thick and we didn't hear anyone except for people in the parking lot one night. PROBLEMS: Parking is a nightmare and much too snug for comfort. One night we came home and every slot was filled so we had to park at a different hotel and pray we didn't get towed. The major downside is the internet doesn't work here. That's a problem if you're a foreigner and you're on data roaming. You won't be able to upload photos to the cloud, post on social media or make WiFi calls because unless we stood at the front door, holding our phone out to get the initial signal, the WiFi wouldn't stay connected anywhere in the entire unit. Overall I was happy with our stay, except for the WiFi issue. Visited February 2023

A classic French style lodge in the Hamlet of Awakino - 1 hour north of New Plymouth and 3 .5 hours…read morefrom Auckland .if you want to experience the experience of a holiday in a large Lodge with tons of room , spa pool , sauna , Masterchef kitchen , outdoor BBQ area and large Potager garden this is a place you will love . The lodge is unhosted fitted out with everything a large group would need and is thus the perfect spot for a weekend in France - without needing a a passport .