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 9.9 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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jasmine
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“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“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“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“Free range eggs, homemade bread, homemade jam and fresh honey from the property. It doesn’t get better.”
- Wendy
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“Loved everything about this beautiful property, a tranquil & peaceful oasis 15 mins from town!”
- Ellie 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...”
- Sanjay
India“Nestled deep within the emerald embrace of the rainforest, the River Retreat wasn't just a place to stay; it was an experience that rejuvenated the soul. From the moment we arrived, the symphony of the jungle enveloped us – the gentle rush of the...” - Thorsten
Switzerland“perfect stay in remote lush surroundings!!! Debbie & Aschy welcome you with homemade bread, local honey, fresh eggs and a special warmheartedness. Their attention to detail shows in the design and maintenance of the units and the surrounding,...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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.
